Compliance | Office of Research and Technology Management

Ensuring Regulatory Compliance and Research Integrity

At Case Western Reserve, the Office of Research Compliance (ORC) helps researchers stay compliant with federal, state and local regulations throughout the research lifecycle. Explore the Office of Research and Technology Management’s educational opportunities or the components of regulatory compliance oversight below.

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Research Oversight

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Human Subjects Research

The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) reviews and monitors human research to ensure the appropriate steps are taken to protect the rights and welfare of research participants.

Learn more about the HRPP.

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Animal Subjects Research

The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) provides assistance to investigators in fulfilling their obligation to plan and conduct animal experiments in accord with the highest scientific, humane and ethical principles.

Learn more about IACUC.

Conflict of Interests

The Conflict of Interests (COI) Committee aims to preserve the integrity of the university and maintain compliance with applicable federal regulations, while respecting academic freedom and encouraging outside scholarly and entrepreneurial activities.

Learn more about the COI Committee.

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Biosafety

The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) supports research with recombinant DNA (rDNA) and synthetic nucleic acid molecules.

Learn more about the IBC.

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Human Stem Cells

The Human Stem Cell Research Oversight (HSCRO) Committee provides oversight and guidance for research involving human pluripotent stem cells.

Learn more about the HSCRO Committee.

Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)

The university's Institutional Review Entity (IRE) Committee provides oversight for Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC), or research involving agents that have the potential to threaten public health and safety.

Learn more about the IRE Committee for DURC.

Universitywide Commitment to Compliance

ORTM works with partners across campus to support researchers in compliance. The CWRU Export Control Program can help researchers understand and navigate laws that govern the transmissions of certain information, technologies, materials and equipment. University Health and Counseling Services (UHCS) and the Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHS) each work to support research and the health and safety of the CWRU community. The CWRU Research Data Management site offers resources with guidelines on best practices, data storage options, funding guidelines, and training and support opportunities.

Research Integrity

CWRU is committed to the integrity of all research conducted under its purview. All observed, suspected or apparent research misconduct should be reported to the research integrity officer.

If anyone associated with CWRU has a concern about the integrity of research, there are resources to provide information to the appropriate officials so that the situation can be reviewed.

Report a Research Concern

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