When is the recipient institution notified that a scientist has requested materials?
We have two mechanisms in place to inform your office of plasmids ordered and received by researchers at your institution. First, when the researcher orders plasmids, before personally agreeing to the terms of the MTA, they are reminded to contact the technology transfer office if there are internal regulations at your institution that they must follow. The researcher will see this text (in bold): “Please insure that you have complied with all of your institution’s internal regulations for material transfer before placing this order.” Second, we will provide you (or a designated individual at your institution) with a report annually (or whenever you request) of the researchers who have ordered plasmids from us and what they have received.
