Research Integrity & Compliance

Research Integrity & Compliance

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promoting safe and ethical research

Research Integrity & Compliance manages multiple programs aimed to promote safe and ethical research at the University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬, 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 ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬. 

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

The 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 , you will need to create an account.

Research Integrity & Compliance Services Series (Spring 2026)
Date & Time Topic Presenter

February 4, 2026
11:00 a.m.

Export Control

Frederick Pflueger, PhD, ECoP®(ITAR/EAR)
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Export Control Officer

March 11, 2026
11:00 a.m.

Data Entry Compliance for Human Subjects Research

Tatyana Harris, BS, MBA-MHA, DHA
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ QA/QI Program Manager

March 26, 2026
2:00 p.m.

What to Expect for a BSL-2 Biosafety Inspection

Debra Howeth, MPH
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Biosafety Officer

April 23, 2026
2:00 p.m.

Exploring Mouse Pathology

Giovanni Finesso, CVM
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Veterinarian
Associate Director Comparative Medicine

 

Responsible Conduct of Reseach Training Series (Spring 2026)

Date & Time Topic Presenter

January 27, 2026
2:00 p.m.

Mentorship Webinar

Gopal Thinakaran, PhD
Professor of Molecular Medicine, University of South ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬

February 12, 2026
2:00 p.m.

Fostering Research Integrity Webinar

Dena-Rose M. Wilson, MBA
Director
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Research Integrity Officer

April 9, 2026
2:00 p.m.

Export Control Webinar

Frederick Pflueger, ECoP®(ITAR/EAR)
ÊÖ»ú¿´Æ¬ Export Control Officer

April 15, 2026
2:00 p.m.

Best Practices for Text Recycling (AKA "Self-Plagiarism" Seminar

Cary Moskovitz, Ph.D.
Professor of the Practice of Writing
Duke University