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eSirius Protocol Help Documents

Significant changes to eSirius occurred the weekend of October 3-4. The video Demonstration of Changes October 2009 provides additional information. Note: The WebEx ARF player is required to playback the recording.

These documents are intended to help PIs and their research personnel perform common functions related to their IACUC protocols in eSirius, and to provide guidance on what the IACUC expects to be in protocols.

FAQ (In Development) Frequently asked questions on animal use at Cornell and on the eSirius Animal Protocol system.

Narrative Guide Guidance on what content the IACUC expects in the narrative sections of the protocol.

Amendment Guide Guidance on which protocol sections to complete for common kinds of amendments.

  • Download a pdf overview of the protocol sections required for common amendments.

Submit an annual review Summary of steps to take in eSirius to submit an annual review.

Submit a three year re-submission or expiration Summary of steps to take in eSirius to renew a protocol after three years. Steps you must take to allow your protocol to expire.

eSirius Instruction Manual A guide to all eSirius functions, navigation, and use.

Regulatory Basis (In Development) A summary (in pdf format) of the regulatory basis for required sections of Animal Protocols at Cornell.