July 2023 Newsletter
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Stay up-to-date with the latest news and resources from the Office of Research Protections (ORP)
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Protocol Submissions in FY 2020-2023
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Click here for a larger version of the figure.
This figure compares submissions of new protocols (red) and modifications to protocols (blue) in FY 2020 – FY 2023 for three committees supported by the Office of Research Protections (ORP): the Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), and the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC).
Also shown are the total number of active protocols (green) approved by each committee.
Cumulatively, the IRB, IACUC, and IBC conducted over 10,000 protocol reviews in the past fiscal year.
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This past year, ORP made strides in expanding the reach and impact of the University's research endeavors.
ORP's Annual Report for FY23 provides a comprehensive look at the accomplishments, challenges, and future goals of the divisions that comprise our Office.
Read ORP's Annual Report.
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A potential strike of United Parcel Service (UPS) employees has been averted, as a tentative collective bargaining agreement was reached.
Consequently, no disruptions in deliveries should be expected, and there is no need to increase inventories of research supplies in anticipation of a UPS strike.
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Community Members on ORP Committees
Federal regulations require that many committees supported by ORP include community members. Community members must not have any affiliation with the University, such as being an employee or currently-enrolled student. Additionally, they must be able to attend monthly online committee meetings during the work day.
If you know of any community members who would be willing to serve, please contact Bill Yates, Vice Chancellor of Research Protections, at byates@pitt.edu.
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Hosting a Visitor? The Visitor Policy Ensures that Everyone is Protected
Compliance with the University's Visitor Policy ensures that both our guests and the University are protected. It is particularly important to properly onboard visitors who are working in laboratories to ensure they are adequately trained, receive required regulatory approvals, and are identified in the system of record as having the right to be on campus. A University member may be sanctioned if they host a visitation that is not properly approved.
Questions about the Visitor Policy should be directed to the Visitor Liaison by email or phone (412-624-2116).
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Pitt is part of a consortium of universities funded by the National Science Foundation to produce research security training that will be required by the Final Research Security Program Standard Requirement. We are looking for volunteers to provide feedback on a preliminary version of the training module at the University Center for Teaching and Learning. Volunteers will need to report in person to the Teaching Center.
A $100 Amazon Gift Card will be provided to participants who complete a two-hour session at the Teaching Center.
We are particularly interested in the participation of early-career faculty and trainees in STEM fields and social sciences.
If you are interested in providing feedback regarding the Research Security Training Module, please email Bill Yates: byates@pitt.edu.
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All new basic biomedical researchers at Pitt (as well as current University members), including faculty, staff, and trainees, are invited to attend a workshop on August 16th. The workshop will be hybrid (both in-person and streamed via Zoom).
This workshop will provide an introduction to:
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Key committees involved with research oversight: IACUC and IBC
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Department of Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S)
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Division of Laboratory Animal Resources (DLAR)
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Conflict of interest and disclosure process
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Radiation safety
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Office of Sponsored Programs
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Export control, research security, and visitor policy
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Data sharing
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Innovation and entrepreneurship
You may attend selected presentations or the entire workshop.
The schedule for the workshop is available at this link.
Please let new colleagues in your department know about
this event!
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Need help in ensuring that your research meets regulatory requirements and ethical standards?
Then use the ORP Support Service!
Just answer a few questions and we will put you in touch with the right professionals to help facilitate your research.
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