Category: Administrative

New CNI SOP with Increased Occupancy Limits

We have good news to report. There have been a number of recent developments in Stanford’s Research Recovery process, several of which will benefit CNI users. The first is the increase in density restrictions for laboratory space which will now allow up to 3 people to be present in the CNI scan room or control room.  These new… Read more New CNI SOP with Increased Occupancy Limits

2020.03.15 CNI and COVID-19

The University response to the COVID-19 continues to evolve.  We will use these blog posts as well as additional communication mechanisms that we are setting up to stay in touch with you.  Here is a summary of the current situation. Overview The CNI remains open, but Hua and Michael will be working remotely.  They can… Read more 2020.03.15 CNI and COVID-19

CNI Users' Meeting Tomorrow – Friday, March 6, 10:30 to 11:30AM

The CNI users’ meeting will be held tomorrow, Friday, March 6, 10:30 to 11:30AM in the new Wu Tsai Neurosciences Building Room E153. We will be sharing the meeting on Zoom — please see the details at the bottom of this message.  As per Stanford’s recommendations (https://healthalerts.stanford.edu) we are encouraging users to take advantage of Zoom to avoid… Read more CNI Users' Meeting Tomorrow – Friday, March 6, 10:30 to 11:30AM

CNI Users' Meeting - Friday, March 6, 10:30 to 11:30AM

The CNI users’ meeting will held on Friday, March 6, 10:30 to 11:30AM in the new Wu Tsai Neurosciences Building Room E153. We look forward to sharing the latest on the system upgrade. Also – stay tuned for another blog posting soon regarding opening of the CNI calendar for times earlier than the week March 16.… Read more CNI Users' Meeting - Friday, March 6, 10:30 to 11:30AM

Important administrative updates for CNI users

Getting Started There have been several updates to the CNI “Getting Started” wiki page –  http://cni.su.domains/wiki/Getting_Started. All onboarding information for new users at CNI is contained there. Please direct new CNI users in your labs  to read the information on this page. The new updates are: New Registration Forms for CNI orientation sessions As of March… Read more Important administrative updates for CNI users

Required IRB Protocol Modifications for CNI (important)

Dear CNI Users: The new UHP system being installed at CNI is an investigational device.  IRB protocols listing CNI as a resource facility need to be modified to include the description of this new system, note that the system is an investigational device, and modify consent forms appropriately. We have a letter from GE qualifying the safety standards… Read more Required IRB Protocol Modifications for CNI (important)

CNI New Hourly Scan Rates

Service center charges are closely monitored and approved by Stanford’s Research Administration Policy and Compliance (RAPC) staff.  The principles of rate setting are mainly that the service center does not make or lose much money in any given year.  The CNI charges are also reviewed by our Advisory Board.  Our expenses include the staff salaries, scanner maintenance,… Read more CNI New Hourly Scan Rates