News

Continuing and conducting human subjects use research

As the university is moving forward with plans related to COVID-19, the OPRC staff reminds investigators to be careful and respectful of participants who decide to be involved in human subjects...

Posted: March 12, 2020, 10:02 AM

Use of video conferencing platforms for interviews

What to use in place of face to face interviews - COVID-19

Our office has received several information requests about using virtual/online formats to take the place of previously planned (and IRB approved) in-person interviews conducted outside of campus....

Posted: March 11, 2020, 1:04 PM

University of Utah Grant Writing Coaching Research Study

Designed to help researchers write successful NIH proposals

Are You Writing a New or Revised NIH or Similar Proposal? Get expert advice, feedback, and support from an intensive grant writing coaching group!  Apply Today! The NRMN MISSION is to provide...

Posted: March 10, 2020, 10:10 PM

Research Protections and Compliance Business Continuity

The ORPC staff want to reach out to our respective investigators regarding how the ORPC will continue with business continuity during campus closures resulting from emergencies.   The ORPC...

Posted: March 10, 2020, 4:33 PM

Hilltop Wins Award to Develop Multi-Payer Analytic Tool

UMBC’s Hilltop Institute, with its partners ServBeyond Solutions and A-G Associates, has just been awarded a $2 million contract from the Maryland Health Services Cost Review Commission (HSCRC) to...

Posted: March 3, 2020, 1:05 PM

Coming soon! Kuali Protocols for IRB

The ORPC team is excited to share updates about our ongoing efforts with  Kuali Protocols for IRB. As we’ve been announcing, UMBC is continuing to  transition its research related processes into...

Posted: February 28, 2020, 1:01 PM