Internet2 Quarterly Update: Program News and SAB Introduction

Internet2 is a platform that provides cloud-based solutions for scientists and researchers across sectors, including academia, industry, and government. LabArchives is proud to be one of Internet2’s NET+ programs for over 10 years. The Internet2 Quarterly Newsletter covered a variety of resources available to Internet2 LabArchives subscribers, as well as important updates for LabArchives for Government. Below are some of the highlights. 

Internet2 NET+ LabArchives Program Resources and News

The NET+ LabArchives program wiki page is a great place to start if you have questions about program policies and announcements. If you are an Internet2 LabArchives subscriber, the NET+ LabArchives program has a newly updated email distribution list. If you or a colleague would like to be added to the list or have questions about the Internet2 NET+ LabArchives program, contact the Internet2 team at netplus@internet2.edu.

You can check out the full directory of cloud-based solutions at Internet2 by using their Cloud Scorecard Directory. The Internet2 Scorecard is a self-assessment completed by the vendor using standards and best practices developed within the research and education community. Use these instructions to log in, and then check out the LabArchives ELN Scorecard. 

The NET+ LabArchives program has re-formed a Service Advisory Board (SAB). The new board members include:

• Jan Cheetham, University of Wisconsin, Chair
• Andrew Creamer, Brown University
• Anne Groves, Ohio State University
• Bob Larsen, University of Utah
• Craig Pohl, Washington University of St. Louis 
• Jeremy Pelegrin, Tulane University 
• Matt Ronning, The University of Alabama at Birmingham 

The SAB convened for the first time in April to discuss member responsibilities, possible goals, and potential program events for Internet2 LabArchives subscribers. In partnership with LabArchives and Internet2, a refreshed Charter was approved and published in June. The charter outlines the responsibilities and expectations for all involved. 

Updates on LabArchives Security & Compliance

​​The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has selected LabArchives as the first-ever site-licensed electronic laboratory notebook (ELN) at the NIH. In accordance with Memorandum M-19-21, the NIH is working to phase out paper notebooks. The initial pilot of 1,000 users at the NIH was quickly scaled to 4,000 research users, and LabArchives earned an A+ support rating for its proven implementation approach.

LabArchives' Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP®) application, sponsored by the National Cancer Institute of the NIH, has achieved "In-Process" designation. This news is a critical milestone on the path to attaining FedRAMP authorization. LabArchives for Government is now listed on the FedRAMP Marketplace and will operate as a trusted partner to federal agencies upon authorization.

Check out Dotmatic’s Trust Center portal, a fully transparent self-service portal for institutions to learn about audit, compliance, and cybersecurity details for LabArchives ELN, Scheduler, and Inventory products and engage with the LabArchives security team.