Research Integrity & Compliance

Research Integrity & Compliance

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promoting safe and ethical research

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Research Integrity & Compliance manages multiple programs aimed to promote safe and ethical research at the University of South Florida, and uphold a culture of integrity. The RIC staff administer key research-related assurance and compliance programs required by federal and state agencies and programs for the conduct of research at USF.  

Research Integrity & Compliance Programs

Biosafety

Conflict of Interest

Export Controls

Human Research Protections (IRB)

Institutional Animal Care (IACUC)

Investigational New Drug/Device

Quality Assurance & Improvement

Radiation/Laser Safety & Ethyl Alcohol

Research Security

Responsible Conduct of Research

Scientific Diving & Boating Safety

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Applications for Research Compliance (arc) Portal

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The Applications for Research Compliance (ARC) portal is used for the management of protocols in the Animal Care and Use (IACUC), Biosafety (IBC), and Human Subjects Research (IRB) programs, and for disclosures and interest inventories on the Conflict of Interest (COI) program.

To access the ARC portal, you will need to create an account.

RIC Services Series Webinars Spring 2025
Date & Time Topic Instructor

Tuesday, January 21
2:00 p.m.

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Mentorship

Presented by Dr. Gopal Thinakaran, Endowed Chair in Alzheimer’s Research and Professor of Molecular Medicine

Tuesday, February 18
2:00 p.m.

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An Overview of the Responsible Conduct of Research

Presented by Dr. Jay Ramage, Director of Research Integrity & Compliance

 

Monday, March 10
1:00 p.m.

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Industry Collaborations

Presented by Michele Tyrpak, Director of the Technology Transfer Office and Elizabeth Nelson, Program Director of the Florida High Tech Corridor

Tuesday, April 8
9:00 a.m.

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Research Security

Presented by Dr. Fred Pflueger, Export Control Officer