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  • Animal Research Protection Office - Oversees all animal programs, facilities, and procedures to ensure compliance with standards for the ethical care, use, and humane treatment of animals in research, testing, and education
  • Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative  (CITI) - Location of online training modules required for all individuals involved in the conduct of research
  • Committee of Research Administrators (CoRA) - Facilitates the recertification process for University of Pittsburgh and UPMC employees by identifying and promoting educational workshops, training seminars and tools for tracking contact hours
  • Conflict of Interest Office - Assists the University community with understanding federal regulations and implementing best practices for managing potential conflicts arising from interactions with industry partners and engagement in entrepreneurial activities
  • Controlled Substances - Helpful links to aid investigators who utilize Controlled Substances in research studies
  • Environmental Health and Safety Department - Develops safety protocols and procedures to promote a safe work environment, manages the regulated waste process, and develops and maintains records for environmental safety training for all faculty, staff, and students
  • Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) - Resources to the research community for the conduct of ethical research and the protection of individuals who participate in projects across campus
  • Human Stem Cell Research Oversight Committee (hSCRO) - Helpful information about the review/approval process to utilize any embryonic stem cells and certain types of non-embryonic stem cells in research
  • IND and IDE Support (ECS) - Provides assistance to Investigator-Sponsors and their study teams in preparing, submitting, and maintaining applications to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the conduct of FDA-regulated clinical trials
  • Industry Relationship Policy - Ensures that clinical decision making, educational, and research activities of the University SOHS and UPMC are free from influence created by improper financial relationships with, or gifts provided by, Industry
  • Innovation Institute - Offers support and connections to faculty/staff in the commercialization journey
  • Institutional Biosafety Committee - Reviews research involving biological materials to ensure safety, compliance, and responsible science
  • Internet-Based Studies in Education and Research (ISER) - Hosts training modules required for conducting research
  • Office of University Counsel (OUC) - Provides advice and counsel on legal and policy matters, involving or affecting the institution
  • Pitt Privacy Office - Provides University-wide guidance and oversight on privacy compliance, data governance, and incident response, ensuring proper use of sensitive information and adherence to state, federal, and international regulations
  • Purchase, Pay & Travel - Partners with University departments to help maximize their dollars when purchasing goods and services and when traveling
  • Radiation Safety Office - Ensures that all sources of licensed radioactive material and ionizing radiation-producing equipment are used optimally and safely
  • Office of Research Protections - Ensures the ethical and compliant conduct of research involving human participants, animals, and sensitive data. The units under ORP are Animal Research Protections, Conflict of Interest, Education and Compliance Support (Human Subjects), Human Research Protection, Human Stem Cell Oversight, Institutional Biosafety, Radiation Safety, Responsible Conduct of Research, and Research Security & Trade Compliance.
  • Office of Research, Health Sciences Research Resources - Provides a variety of research support services available to assist investigators advancing their research programs
  • Sponsored Projects Accounting - Responsible for central, post-award accounting, administration and management of externally sponsored projects at the University
  • Travel & Expense Management - Comprises a suite of products and services aimed at delivering exceptional travel-related services, streamlining the expense reporting process, and reducing travel costs
  • University Policies & Procedures - Updated categorization of University Policies in an effort to streamline their organization and better reflect the administration and governance of the University