Key changes made to the UCLA Procedure 925.2, including the use of new financial disclosure forms.

Reminder that the Principal Investigator has a critical role in regards to the design, conduct, and reporting of their research.

Preliminary Guidance on Conducting Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research (hESC) at UCLA released for the time being.

Guidance memo in regards to the acceptance of gifts and gratuities for all UC employees.

Updates on the Financial Conflicts of Interests in Research.

Updates on NIH Training Requirements regarding the protection of human subjects.

The NIH eRA Commons can now be accessed for proposal and award status, Notice of Grant Award documents, and summary sheets.

Updates on the “Consistent Budgeting and Costing Guidance in Contract and Grant Proposals”.

Increased awareness regarding export controls and anti-terrorism legislation in response to the events on 9/11.

The memorandum establishes a formal relationship between UCLA and RAND in the health services area.