Get Ready for Novelution: August 17 IRB Module Launch

As we get closer to the August 17 launch of the IRB Module in Novelution, we'd like to share a few reminders and resources to help you prepare for a smooth transition.

Novelution is the Office of Research & Innovation's upgraded electronic research administration system that will gradually replace COEUS and DragonSPOT. We appreciate your continued partnership as we prepare for this important milestone.

Join Our Final IRB Launch Preparation Webinar

Our second webinar, "Novelution Launch Preparation," will focus on what you need to know before the IRB Module go-live, including transition guidance, available support resources, and final preparation steps.

Wednesday, August 12
12 – 1 PM
Register here

If you missed our previous webinar, "Novelution Update: Launch Overview & Roadmap," you can view the recording and the slide deck on the Novelution Hub.

Continue Preparing for the IRB Module Go-Live

To help ensure you're ready for August 17, we encourage you to:

• Review the available training materials and user guides on the Novelution Hub.
• Verify that your CITI profile is properly linked so your training records will transfer correctly.
• Close any inactive IRB studies in COEUS.
• Download and securely save copies of approved protocols, recruitment materials, and other important IRB documentation from COEUS.
• Review the submission timing guidance if you anticipate submitting new studies, modifications, or renewals near the go-live date.
• Take advantage of Office Hours.

Our drop-in office hours continue throughout the weeks leading up to launch. These informal sessions are an opportunity to ask questions of the Novelution Implementation Team and the Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) team about the transition, training resources, submission guidance, or system functionality.

View the office hours schedule and register here.

Helpful Resources

The Novelution Hub continues to serve as the central resource for implementation updates and preparation materials. We encourage you to bookmark the site and refer to it regularly for the latest information.

Resources include:

• Training materials and instructional videos
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Webinar recordings
• Office hours schedule
• Submission guidance
• Implementation updates

Questions?

For questions about IRB processes, contact hrpp@drexel.edu. For questions related to the Novelution implementation, contact novelution_info@drexel.edu.

Thank you for your continued partnership as we prepare for the August 17 launch! We look forward to supporting you through a successful transition to Novelution.

Best,


Novelution Implementation Project Team