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Research Integrity
“We believe nothing is more important than advancing ethical research at UNC Charlotte!! Whether you’re engaging with people, testing … or evaluating vertebrate animals… our specialized staff walks alongside our researchers to ensure integrity and protections for all involved.”
~Angelica Martins, Ph.D., ORPI Executive Director
ORPI support & resources
Conflict of Interest
Guides the University community in understanding and adhering to regulations for disclosing external interests and managing conflicts of interest. Learn more here.
Human Subjects Research
Facilitates the activities of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and supports investigators pursuing approval to conduct human subjects research. Details here.
Biosafety
Collaborates with investigators and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) to ensure safe and compliant use of biohazardous materials in research. Learn more here.
Export Control
Protects the transfer of information, technology, commodities, and software in accordance with Federal law. Detailed information can be found here.
Research Integrity
Promotes integrity in University research by addressing allegations of research misconduct and ensuring that funding recipients receive necessary training in research ethics. Learn more here.
Research Security
Safeguards the methods, knowledge, and outcomes of research until they are formally approved for sharing by research program leaders and the University. Detailed information can be found here.
Animal Care and Use
Coordinates the review of animal protocols by the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) to ensure the ethical use of vertebrate animals in research or teaching. Learn more here.
Laboratory Animal Resources
Manages the care of vertebrate animals used in research and supports investigators with individualized training and research services. Detailed information can be found here.
Contacts
ORPI Executive Director Research Integrity Officer (RIO)
Angelica Martins, PhD
704-687-1876
ORPI Associate Director and COI Officer
Sherry Loyd
704-687-8270
IRB
Manager
Cat Runden
704-687-1871
IRB Specialist
Tyler Forgette
IRB Specialist 704-687-8341
Biosafety
Officer
Dr. Cathy Moore
704-687-1825
Facility Security Officer and Export Control Officer
John Jacobs
704-687-1877
IACUC
Coordinator
Dr. Linda Connolly
704-687-1872
Research Protections and Integrity Specialist
Lacy Kitchin
704-687-1878
Research Protections and Integrity Consultant
Mary Tomida
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Attending
Veterinarian
Dr. Glicerio Ignacio
704-687-5017
Animal Care Manager, Laboratory Animal Resources
Sarah Moldovan
704-687-5017
Animal Care Assistant Manager, Laboratory Animal Resources
Alvaro Perez
704-687-8318
Research Specialist, Laboratory Animal Resources
Hernando Gordils
704-687-8368
Research Technician, Laboratory Animal Resources
Melissa Richardson
704-687-0651
General
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