eRAM

eRAM

eResearch Replacement Project Moves Forward

The University of Michigan (U-M) eResearch platform– which includes the eResearch Animal Management (eRAM), eResearch Regulatory Management (eRRM), eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM), and M-Inform systems – will need to be replaced by Fall 2031 as the vendor phases out its current software products. This winter, U-M issued a public Request for Proposals to invite leading ...
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AAALAC eRAM QA

Protocol Spring Cleaning: Benefits & Best Practices

Email communications from the Animal Care & Use Program are largely informed by an individual’s assigned role on an active animal use protocol. Most emails are auto generated by the software systems (e.g., eRAM, Cornerstone Learning, Enterprise Health) that our Program relies upon to maintain regulatory compliance, manage multi-faceted research projects, and track training required ...

eRAM Safety

EHS Medical Surveillance Questionnaire Moving to U-M Enterprise Health Portal

The university’s Animal Handler Occupational Health & Safety Program, co-administered by the Animal Care & Use Program and the Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Department, not only protects personnel by ensuring safe research operations, it also plays a critical role in the U-M’s continued compliance with the federal Public Health Service Policy and accreditation by ...
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eRAM Safety

Make Safety a Habit by Regularly Reviewing, Sharing EHS Safety Findings

Everyone who contributes to research at the University of Michigan should rightfully expect a safe, healthy, and secure working environment. To ensure that personnel are protected to the greatest extent possible, Principal Investigators (PIs) are required to identify all hazardous materials and operations that MAY be used on their animal use protocol. The U-M Department ...
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eRAM

eRAM System Upgrade, Outage Scheduled for Early May

In May 2025, the eResearch Animal Management (eRAM) system used for managing all animal use protocols and processing animal orders and transfers will upgrade its underlying application technology, including several enhancements to improve user experience. During the upgrade period, tentatively scheduled to begin at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 2, 2025, and running through approximately ...
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eRAM

Share Your Feedback: eResearch Platform Transition

As previously announced in the fall, the University of Michigan (U-M) is planning to replace eResearch, its platform for research administration, by 2031 due to the vendor discontinuing support for its software products. A dedicated team is already working to ensure a smooth transition by identifying needs, exploring options, and considering improvements. We understand that ...
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eRAM ULAM

Animal Ordering Tips & Tricks

Ordering animals through the appropriate channels is critical for ensuring that your project gets off to the right start. All the informational resources needed to place an order can be found on the Animal Ordering & Acquisition page of the Animal Care & Use Program website. As a reminder, all animal orders MUST be placed ...
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eRAM Safety Training

Email Overload? Protocol Maintenance Can Help!

We know that your time is valuable and acknowledge the high volume of emails you receive at an institution of our size. To help manage expectations (and your inbox!), we have put together the following quick guide on email communications from the Animal Care & Use Program. Generally speaking, most emails from our Program are ...
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eRAM

U-M Begins Planning for eResearch Platform Transition

eResearch, the University of Michigan’s platform for research administration, must be replaced by October 2031 due to the vendor discontinuing support for its software products. The systems impacted by this change include eResearch Regulatory Management (eRRM), eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM), M-Inform, and eResearch Animal Management (eRAM), the system used by the Animal Care & Use Program ...
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eRAM

Security Upgrade Impacts eRAM Users Who Log In with a U-M Friend Account

To strengthen system security, effective April 13, all eRAM users must use a U-M uniqname and UMICH (Level-1) password to log in. Friend Accounts (those who use an external, non-UM email address) will no longer be permitted. This change should affect very few eRAM users. If a non-UM user requires access to eRAM, then an existing eRAM ...
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eRAM Facilities IACUC

Animal Transfers: Everything You Need to Know

The transfer of animals is the process of moving animals from one IACUC approved protocol to another IACUC approved protocol. To initiate the transfer process, an Animal Use Form (i.e., transfer form) must be completed. In some instances, the transfer process also includes physically transporting animals between housing locations. While animal transfers may contribute to a reduction ...
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