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. View the RIC org chart (PDF).

Research Integrity & Compliance Programs

Biosafety

Conflict of Interest

DEA-Controlled Substances/Research

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

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.

RCR Training Workshops - Spring 2025
Date & Time Topic Presenter

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

 

Research Integrity and Compliance Services Spring Series 2025

Stay informed about the latest developments in research integrity, compliance, and best practices in the field. This webinar series covers topics to help ensure your research upholds the highest standards of ethical conduct and adheres to all regulatory compliance requirements.

RIC Services Webinars - Spring 2025
Date & Time Topic Presenter

February 12
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

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eIACUC Navigating the Protocol Approval Process

Adrienne Booker
Safety & Compliance Officer
IACUC

February 25

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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Understanding Conflict of Interest: A Comprehensive Overview

Phillip Olcese
Manager, Conflict of Interest

March 12
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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HIPAA and Research Documentation: Best Practices for Compliance

Tatyana Harris
Manager, QA/QI Program

March 26
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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Exploring Mouse Pathology

Giovanni Finesso
Veterinarian
Comparative Medicine

April 1
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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Rodent Surgery Made Transparent: Essential Documentation for Integrity and Compliance

Margaret Baldwin
Assistant Director
Comparative Medicine

April 23
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

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Overview of the Electronic ARC System

Tony Marshall
Technology & Systems Manager
Research Integrity & Compliance