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The IACUC recently adopted changes to the protocol application used to review and approve animal research projects.  Changes includes: administrative changes to document funding sources,...

Don't let this happen to you! - Actual investigation samples from the US Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security. Other case examples are found on the ORPC Export Control Management...

Planning of using unmanned drones for research projects? This map shows areas of the US where it is not recommended to fly drones due to FAA regulations. 

July 24, 2014 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm - Eastern Time This webinar will be presented by Kristina Borror, PhD, Director, Division of Compliance Oversight, OHRP. This webinar will address the HHS...

 Did you know that Gmail is not a good primary data transmission method for transmitting or receiving sensitive or highly-regulated information or subject matter? Keep this in mind if your...

Planning to travel outside of the U.S. for research or collaborations? You'll want to be aware that there are certain export control federal regulations in place if you plan to take items, such as...

The Institutional Review Board (IRB), the formally designated UMBC committee to approve, monitor, and review research involving humans, is actively seeking faculty to serve on the IRB as members. ...

Interested in an opportunity to take part in sessions and workshops that will expand your knowledge on research administration?  The Society of Research Administrators International (SRA) is...

I am pleased to announce a new member of our compliance group in the Office for Research Protections and Compliance.  Sara Parton joined OPRC on Feb 3 as a compliance specialist. Sara comes...

ORPC has added another resource to the export control training page. Please visit http://www.umbc.edu/research/ORPC/export_training.html#PNNL to view a series of short videos that describe the...