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New Federal Biosafety Policy for High-Risk Life Sciences Research: Information and Resources Available

Sep 30, 2026

A new federal policy governing certain high-risk life sciences research activities will soon introduce additional oversight, review, and disclosure requirements for some research involving biological agents. Drexel University is actively preparing for implementation and has launched a dedicated website to help researchers understand these upcoming requirements and stay informed as additional federal guidance becomes available.

Action Requested: Review and Provide Feedback on Draft NIH Biosafety Policy for Research Involving Biohazards

Sep 29, 2026

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has released the Draft NIH Biosafety Policy for Research Involving Biohazards and is seeking public comment through October 19, 2026. The proposed policy would replace the current NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules and establish a broader framework for oversight of research involving biological hazards.

Celebrating National Research Administrator Day

Sep 25, 2026

The Office of Research & Innovation and the Office of the Comptroller is proud to recognize Drexel’s research administrators today, September 25, in honor of National Research Administrator Day!

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