Office of Research Compliance

Our office supports the institution’s commitment to ethical and compliant research by providing oversight and guidance on regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and research billing practices. Our team helps ensure research integrity, protect participants, and maintain accurate, compliant billing for clinical research services.

Our Mission

To foster a culture of integrity and accountability in research by supporting investigators, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and promoting transparency in research billing and operations.

Program Elements

Our program aligns with the Seven Elements of an Effective Compliance Program issued by the Office of Inspector General (OIG), which serve as the foundation for a strong, sustainable compliance environment:

• Regulatory Guidance & Support – Assistance navigating federal, state, and institutional research requirements across all domains, including clinical, translational, basic science, and biomedical research.

  • Human Subject Protections – Oversight and education to safeguard the rights and welfare of research participants.

  • Animal Research Oversight – Support for humane, ethical animal research in alignment with federal and institutional standards.

  • Basic/Translational Science Oversight – Guidance to ensure responsible conduct, data integrity, and adherence to laboratory safety and research standards in foundational scientific research.

• Research Misconduct Oversight – Procedures for addressing allegations of research misconduct.

• Audit & Monitoring – Proactive reviews and risk-based audits to support compliance and identify improvement areas.

• Billing Compliance – Evaluation of clinical research billing practices to ensure alignment with study protocols and payer requirements.

• Training & Education – Resources and sessions to support ongoing compliance awareness and investigator readiness.

• Reporting & Response – Mechanisms for confidential reporting, investigation, and resolution of compliance concerns.