Key Solutions: eProtocol and eAnimal
The IACUC is pleased to announce the launch of our new protocol software, eProtocol by Key Solutions as the electronic research administration system supporting animal research. Protocol development, submission, and review by the IACUC is conducted within this system. Other administrative processes including animal ordering and billing are processed via the eAnimal module in the Key Solutions software suite.
Tips on Accessing Key Solutions
- Unable to log in or cannot find a researcher/student when trying to add them to a protocol:
- Ensure that you (or the person you are searching for) has completed the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Training.
- Double check that you are using your CU issued Identikey and password (and that these were provided to OHS).
- VPN: While accessing Key Solutions from off-campus, we encourage signing into the VPN for added security. If you do not have the always-on VPN you can sign in via .
- Which Browser should I use?
- Whether you're on a PC or a MAC, it is recommended that you use Mozilla Firefox to access Key Solutions
- Most other browsers, such as Google Chrome and Safari, are also supported.
- Whether you're on a PC or a MAC, it is recommended that you use Mozilla Firefox to access Key Solutions
- Pop-ups are Required: Key Solutions is a pop-up based software, and must be enabled on whichever browser you choose.
- To enable pop-ups, follow these instructions.
- Help: If you experience technical difficulties accessing Key Solutions through the above browser methods, please do not hesitate to contact the IACUC Business Analyst at eRAhelp@colorado.edu.
Resources
Key Solutions User Guides
How to:
- Create and Submit Original Animal Use Protocols
- Submit Amendments
- Submit Continuing Reviews (formerly interim reviews and 3 year renewals)
- Submit Incident Report forms (formerly Unanticipated Adverse Events)
- View Protocol History and Print Protocol Approval Letters
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How to:
- Review and provide feedback on protocols
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How to:
- Create and Manage Animal Orders
- Manage Weanings, Cage Splits, and Cage cards
- Manage Speedtypes
- Initiate Transfers between Protocols and Facilities (Internal and External)
- Perform Census
Accessibility
CU ÌÇÐÄVlogÆƽâ°æ is committed to making information and resources accessible to all users. We will work with the vendor to ensure system accessiblility to all users, if you need any assistance please contact the IACUC Business Analyst at Ruizhe.Jiang@colorado.edu.