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   Pitt Research Resources

Funding and Financial Resources

Research Safety and Compliance

Office of Academic Career Development Providing researchers with the resources and support to achieve their full potential. Office of Research Research activities involving extramural sponsorship Office of Research/Cost Accounting Post award accounting and administration of sponsored programs UMPC Clinical Trials Office Facilitating the implementation of industry- initiated and sponspored clinical trials. UPMC Fiscal and Compliance For clinical research studes involving UPMC facilities, staff and/or patients. General Research Support and Services Medical Media Services, UPMC Offering a variety of photographic, illustration, and computer graphic services. (UPMC restricted web site) Office of Clinical Research, Health Sciences Promoting a collaborative environment that fosters the translation of clinical research to the community. Office of Investigator-Sponsored IND & IDE Support Providing assistance to researchers involved in investigator sponsored drug applications or device exemptions for acceptance by the FDA . Office of Technology Management Responsible for the protection, management and commercialization of intellectual property.

Conflict of Interest Office Oversight and management of potential COIs. Environmental Health and Safety Ensuring a safe and healthy work environment through education, consultation, inspections and formal training. Human Stem Cell Research Oversight Ensures that all regulations governing hES cell research is met Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Oversight and training related to research involving animals. Institutional Biosafety Committee Monitors and ensures compliance on all activities that involve rDNA and gene therapy. Institutional Review Board Oversees all research activities involving human subjects in order to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects. Radiation Safety Office Assures the safety of individuals who use ionizing radiation both clinically and in research. Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinical (WPIC) Research Committee Studies conducted by the Dept of Psychiatry and/or involve WPIC patients require review by the WPIC Research Committee.