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Office of Research and Sponsored Programs Administration

Research Compliance

Research Compliance covers a wide range of activities across multiple areas in academia. ORSPA will work with the Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô community to ensure research is ethically sound, provide a safe working environment, and provide training in responsible conduct.

Institutional Review Board (IRB)


The IRB provides leadership in the protection of the rights, welfare, and well being of human subjects in research at Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô.

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Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC)

The IACUC is the cornerstone for animal oversight and ensures the highest animal welfare standards are maintained at Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô.

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Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC)

The IBC oversees research involving the use of biohazards across the Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô campus.

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Responsible Conduct of Research

RCR is an essential component for the Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô research community. It is the goal of RCR to foster an environment of ethical and responsible conduct of scientific research. 

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Conflict of Interest

Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô research community maintains an environment that promotes the highest standards of integrity and ethics in research.

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Export Controls

Export Control is an ever growing area at Â鶹ӳ»­Ó°Òô. LU is committed to compliance with the U.S. export laws and regulations.

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CITI Compliance Training

The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI Program) is the leading provider of research ethics, compliance, and professional development education. The online compliance training courses are required for all areas of research.

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