COGR expresses concerns to the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command's Animal Care and Use Review Office (ACURO) regarding a new policy that, effective…
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COGR Submits Comments in Response to DHHS RFI: Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation to Make America Healthy Again
COGR, representing over 230 U.S. research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted detailed feedback to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)...
COGR Joins Multi-Organization Statement on Addressing the Shortage of Long-Tailed Macaques for Research
A coalition of 40 organizations from scientific, veterinary, and conservation fields has issued recommendations to address the critical shortage of long-tailed...
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COGR Submits Comments to ACURO to Review Policy for Partially DOD-Funded Animal Research
COGR expresses concerns to the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command's Animal Care and Use Review Office (ACURO) regarding a new policy that, effective January 1, 2026, limits ACURO protocol review to only Department of Defense (DOD) fully-funded animal research projects. While recognizing the intent to reduce ACURO’s administrative burden, COGR argues that this directive merely shift…
COGR’s September 2025 Update
The September 2025 COGR Update provides an overview of recent federal developments affecting U.S. research institutions, including proposed regulatory changes, executive orders, litigation updates, and agency-specific policy shifts impacting research funding, compliance, security, and administration.
July 2025 Update
The July 2025 COGR Update offers a comprehensive review of recent policy, legal, and regulatory developments affecting research institutions, with primary focus on federal funding, research security, administrative burden, and the controversial 15% cap on indirect cost reimbursement. It details COGR’s advocacy—including legal actions and promotion of the FAIR Model—as well as significant federal a
COGR Submits Comments in Response to DHHS RFI: Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation to Make America Healthy Again
COGR, representing over 230 U.S. research universities and affiliated institutions, submitted detailed feedback to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) on streamlining federal research regulations to reduce administrative burden, enhance regulatory consistency, and foster innovation. COGR's letter highlights the need to eliminate duplicative or inconsistent requirements across federa
COGR Responds to NIH Request for Information (RFI) on Proposed Guidance to Assured Institutions on Cephalopod Care and Use (NOT-OD-23-176)
COGR submitted a response to the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare’s (OLAW) Request for Information on Proposed Guidance to Assured Institutions concerning the care and use of cephalopods in research. While COGR supports the advancement of animal welfare and recognizes the evolving scientific understanding of cephalopod care, it expresses significant concerns about the scope and basis of OLA
COGR Responds to Request for Information (RFI) on an Update to the Current OLAW Guidance Disclaimer
COGR responded to the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare’s (OLAW) Request for Information regarding its proposed guidance disclaimer, expressing concern that the current wording incorrectly suggests OLAW can expand regulatory requirements beyond Congressional authority. COGR recommends that OLAW revise the disclaimer to clearly state that guidance documents are recommendations, not binding requir
COGR Responds to RFI on Flexibilities for Streamlining IACUC Review of Protocols and Significant Changes (NOT-OD-23-152)
COGR submitted formal comments in response to the NIH’s Request for Information (RFI) regarding flexibilities for streamlining Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) review processes. COGR emphasizes the importance of maintaining animal welfare and research integrity while advocating for efficient regulatory frameworks that minimize unnecessary administrative burdens, as mandated by t
COGR Joins Multi-Organization Statement on Addressing the Shortage of Long-Tailed Macaques for Research
A coalition of 40 organizations from scientific, veterinary, and conservation fields has issued recommendations to address the critical shortage of long-tailed macaques—a species essential for medical research and health advancements—stemming from increased demand during the COVID-19 pandemic and international export restrictions. The group proposes expanding breeding capacity in the U.S., launchi
COGR Responds to OLAW's Request for Information (RFI) on Clarification of Animal Activities Exempt from PHS Policy Requirements for IACUC Review (NOT-OD-23-119)
COGR submitted comments in response to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare’s (OLAW) Request for Information regarding clarification of animal activities exempt from Public Health Service (PHS) Policy requirements for Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) review. COGR expressed appreciation for the opportunity to comment but noted that the RFI r
COGR's Response to Request for Information (RFI) on Update to NOT-OD-05-034 Guidance on Prompt Reporting of Noncompliances to OLAW (NOT-OD-23-063)
COGR submitted a letter to the National Institutes of Health’s Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) regarding the proposed update to guidance on prompt reporting of noncompliance in animal research. COGR acknowledges the importance of clear and unambiguous reporting standards, which balance the protection of animal welfare with minimizing unnecessary administrative burden for researchers. Wh
