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Continuing and conducting human subjects use research

As the university is moving forward with plans related to COVID-19, the OPRC staff reminds investigators to be careful and respectful of participants who decide to be involved in human subjects...

Posted: March 12, 2020, 10:02 AM

Compliance announcement: Video conferencing for interviews

What to use in place of face to face interviews - COVID-19

Announcement from the UMBC Office of Research Protections & Compliance: Our office has received several information requests about using virtual/online formats to take the place of...

Posted: March 12, 2020, 9:49 AM

Use of video conferencing platforms for interviews

What to use in place of face to face interviews - COVID-19

Our office has received several information requests about using virtual/online formats to take the place of previously planned (and IRB approved) in-person interviews conducted outside of campus....

Posted: March 11, 2020, 1:04 PM

Events update related to COVID-19

**EVENTS UPDATE** Following USM and UMBC guidance related to COVID-19, all on-campus events are canceled through April 6. Stay tuned in the coming weeks for further announcements from the...

Posted: March 11, 2020, 9:26 AM

Research Protections and Compliance Business Continuity

The ORPC staff want to reach out to our respective investigators regarding how the ORPC will continue with business continuity during campus closures resulting from emergencies.   The ORPC...

Posted: March 10, 2020, 4:33 PM