Research Resources

The University of Pittsburgh Schools of Health Sciences support over fifty shared biomedical research resources.  Supported facilities range from the Peptide and Peptoid Synthesis Facility to the Center for Advanced Genomics and the Genomics Analysis Core to the Health Services Research Data Center. The areas of expertise represented by these facilities include but are not limited to: multiple modalities of in vivo and in situ imaging and microscopy for clinical and preclinical research, high dimensional ‘omics data generation (mass spectrometry, next generation sequencing and spatial biology) and analysis, specialized assay techniques with high precision and/or multiplexing capabilities, and a variety of data and computing related matters. The Research Resources Coordinator, Deborah Hollingshead, serves to connect investigators to these research support resources through consultation and the searchable web portal.

For Laboratory and computing resources search the Biomedical Research Resources Portal.

For regulatory and administrative support services related to the conduct of research, see the list below.

For questions, to submit updates, or to request the addition of a resource, please contact Paul Wood (412) 648-9618.

Office of Research Protections

Suite 205 Hieber Building
3500 Fifth Avenue
Phone: 412-383-1399
Fax: 412-383-1388
Website

The Office of Research Protections (Formerly, Research Conduct and Compliance Office - RCCO) is the umbrella organization for the various offices that support the committees involved in the oversight (non-financial) of the University’s research enterprise. 

The mission of The Office of Research Protections of the University of Pittsburgh is to oversee and facilitate the conduct of ethical and regulation-compliant research through an integrated system of research review, audit and educational programs.

The Office of Research Protections consists of the following offices: 

  • Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
  • Conflict of Interest (COI) Office
  • Education and Compliance Office - For Human Subject Research
  • Human Research Protection Office (HRPO) [Includes IRB]
  • Human Stem Cell Research Oversight Office
  • Institutional Biosafety Committee
  • Office for Investigator-Sponsored IND and IDE Support (O3IS)
  • Radiation Safety Office
  • Office of Research Integrity

Office of University Counsel

2400 Cathedral of Learning
Phone: 412-624-5674
Fax: 412-624-1146
Website

OUC is a service organization that provides advice and counsel to the University of Pittsburgh community—the Board of Trustees, the Chancellor, the administration, faculty, and staff—on legal and policy matters, involving or affecting the institution. Our talented and dedicated professionals are committed to helping the University achieve its mission by providing quality legal services in a timely, professional, and collaborative manner. 

Radiation Safety Office

Suite 400 Hieber Building
3500 Fifth Avenue
Phone: 412-624-2728
Fax: 412-624-8205
radsafe@pitt.edu
Website

The University of Pittsburgh Radiation Safety Office is responsible for ensuring that all sources of licensed radioactive material and ionizing radiation-producing equipment, which fall under its responsibility, are used optimally and safely. The office also ensures that these sources of ionizing radiation are used in compliance with applicable federal and state regulations and with institutional licenses. The University of Pittsburgh Radiation Safety Program covers all of the main and regional campuses in addition to UPMC Presbyterian/Shadyside, Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, and Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC.

UPMC Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Support (OSPARS)

Iroquois Building, Suite 300
3600 Forbes Avenue at Meyran Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Phone: 412-647-4461
Fax:
OSPARS@upmc.edu

The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research Support (OSPARS) promotes and facilitates the research, education, and outreach missions of UPMC by supporting and administering administration of sponsored programs and sponsor-initiated clinical trials.

OSPARS facilitates sponsored programs and clinical trials by assisting in reviewing and endorsing proposals, negotiating agreements, accepting and authorizing awards, interpreting sponsor rules and guidelines, and providing post-award administration services.

All clinical trials involving UPMC facilities and/or UPMC personnel must adhere to certain policies and procedures. The purview of OSPARS is to facilitate the review, execution, and approval for all industry-initiated clinical trials at UPMC, as well as, investigator-initiated studies led by non-University investigators/staff (e.g., UPMC physicians not having a University of Pittsburgh affiliation, private physicians having no University affiliation).