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Office of RESEARCH PROTECTIONS & INTEGRITY (ORPI)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Office of Research Protections and Integrity (ORPI) provides oversight, education, and support for integrity and compliance issues related to research at UNC Charlotte. Our staff promotes ethical and high-quality research by guiding faculty, staff, and students through the complexities of the evolving regulatory environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ORPI is driven by an unwavering commitment to advancing ethical research and helping UNC Charlotte investigators produce research of the highest quality for the greatest impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Questions?<\/em><\/strong> | Email @orpi-staff@charlotte. edu<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Conflict of Interest<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Assists faculty and staff with program-related form submission and policies, especially U.P. 101.24, Conflicts of Interest and Commitment, and U.P. 102.1, External Professional Activities of Faculty and Other Professional Staff. Reviews conflict of interest (COI) disclosure forms and coordinates with department heads and the UNC Charlotte COI Committee to mitigate conflicts of interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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laboratory animal resources<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>
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Laboratory Animal Resources<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Manages care of vertebrate animals used in research and supports investigators with tailored training and research services.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

responsible conduct of research<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>
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Research Integrity | Responsible Conduct of Research<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Ensures compliance with the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) training requirements of various sponsors, including the NIH, NSF, and USDA\/NIFA.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

research misconduct<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>
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Research Integrity | Research Misconduct<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Addresses allegations of research misconduct in accordance with University policy and federal regulations.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Biosafety<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 In conjunction with the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), ensures safe and compliant use of biohazardous materials in campus research.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Human Subjects Research<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Facilitates the activities of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and supports investigators pursuing approval to conduct human subjects research.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Animal Care and Use<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Research Security<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Safeguards the methods, knowledge, and outcomes of research until they are formally approved for sharing by research program leaders and the University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

export control<\/span><\/i><\/span><\/i><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>
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Export Control<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\u2013 Protects the transfer of information, technology, commodities, and software in accordance with Federal law.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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“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 Dir<\/em>ector<\/p><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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