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    Please complete this survey if ORP can help facilitate your research, and a staff member will be in touch to provide assistance.
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    A Commitment to Excellence

    The University of Pittsburgh is committed to the highest research standards in accordance with prevailing laws and regulatory requirements.
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    Promoting Ethical Research Practices

    A partnership with the research community to assure that studies meet all contemporary ethical standards.

Our Mission

The Office of Research Protections (ORP) aids investigators in designing and performing research studies so they meet current ethical standards and conform to all applicable laws and regulations. The units that comprise the ORP accomplish this goal through education, prospective review of research protocols, consultations with investigators, and monitoring of ongoing studies.

This comprehensive Guide to ORP details its history, current operation, and organizational structure.

 

Resources for Research Success

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Animal Research Protection
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Conflict of Interest
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Education and Compliance Support (Human Subjects)
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Human Research Protection
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Human Stem Cell Oversight
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Institutional Biosafety
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Radiation Safety
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Responsible Conduct of Research
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Research Security & Trade Compliance
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Office of Research Protections
University of Pittsburgh
Office of Research Protections
Hieber Building, Suite 401
3500 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
 
orp@pitt.edu 
 

 

Resources

  • Clinical Trial Registration (ClinicalTrials.gov)
  • Controlled Substances
  • Dual Use Research of Concern
  • Investigators Leaving the University Checklist
  • ORP Support Services 

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