July 2021 Newsletter
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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and resources from the Office of Research Protections
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New Investigators: Let Us Help You Get Started
Understanding regulatory requirements at a new institution can be daunting. However, we are available to help you work through these challenges and jump-start your research career at Pitt. If you conduct animal or human subject research or studies using recombinant or synthetic nucleic acids, please let us know so we can aid you in completing your first protocol and provide information about requirements for your research. We can also offer guidance on submissions to the FDA, shipping materials internationally, and inviting visitors to campus.
Just complete this short survey to let us know your needs, and we will be in touch to schedule an onboarding session.
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Workshop for Basic Biomedical Researchers
All new basic biomedical researchers, including faculty, staff, and trainees, are invited to attend a virtual workshop on August 24th, from 9 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.. This workshop will provide an introduction to:
• Key committees involved with research oversight: IACUC and IBC
• Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)
• Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR)
• Research integrity
• Required disclosures for foreign engagement
• Radiation safety
• Management of controlled substances
• Office of Sponsored Programs
• Health Sciences Library System
• International export of materials (trade compliance)
Register for this online workshop.
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Controlled substances are a subset of drugs that are regulated under a federal law, the Controlled Substances Act. In general, the principal investigator of every laboratory using controlled substances must hold a registration with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Any individual in a laboratory who handles any quantity of controlled substances must undergo a background screening process administered through Human Resources.
University guidelines provide information about the procurement, storage, and dispensing of controlled substances in accordance with the Controlled Substances Act. Answers to frequently asked questions are also available.
Contact the IACUC Office for answers to questions about the use of controlled substances in animal research.
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Angie Coldren, Director of Administrative Support in the ORP, was recently elected president of Staff Council. Angie has served on Staff Council for more than 20 years, having held such positions as Treasurer and Chair of the Staff Relations Committee.
"I'm so excited to take on the role of Staff Council president, and to serve as a voice for the Pitt community," said Angie. "As a member of Staff Council, I have seen firsthand how staff and faculty have used their talents and ideas to make Pitt a vibrant and inclusive place to work and learn. As president, I hope to build upon past successes and engage even more members of our community."
Angie began her Pitt career in 1996 in the School of Dental Medicine. She joined ORP in 2000, before leaving in 2006 to serve as Assistant Director of Business and Administration for the Housing department. In 2013, Angie joined the Katz Graduate School of Business as Personnel Coordinator, before returning to ORP in 2016.
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Thanks to everyone who promptly submitted their disclosure through MyDisclosures during the 2021 annual disclosure period. University policies also require the updating of disclosures within 30 days of a new engagement. In addition, these engagements must be pre-approved through your supervisor.
To update your disclosure, simply login to MyDisclosures and add the new information to the system.
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