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Research Ethics & compliance

The Office for Research Ethics & Compliance supports ethical research and innovation at UA by fostering the responsible conduct of research and ensuring research compliance. OREC provides expertise in the regulatory requirements to conduct research to help investigators navigate the changing and complex regulatory landscape.

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Office for Research Ethics & Compliance

Programs & Committees

OREC programs and committees aim to enhance compliance, integrity, and safety of the research conducted throughout The University of Alabama. With these areas of support, researchers can focus more on their research activities while maintaining compliance.

animal care and use programAnimal Care & Use Program

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee

biological safety programBiological Safety Program

Institutional Biosafety Committee

human research protection programHuman Research Protection Program

Institutional Review Board

research integrity and conflict of interest programResearch Integrity & Conflict of Interest Program

Conflict of Interest Committee

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Announcements

Training Series

View upcoming dates for RCR training sessions.

Contact Us

Please contact us by phone at (205) 348-8461 or by email at rscompliance@ua.edu if you have any questions or comments.

Toll-free number: 1-877-820-3066

Office for Research Ethics & Compliance
Box 870127
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487

You may also submit comments via our online feedback form.

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