Guiding faculty on responsible research
The Office of Research Compliance (ORC) ensures UB research is conducted without bias and with the highest scientific and ethical standards. We help faculty pursue their goals by overseeing policies including financial conflicts of interest, responsible conduct of research, intellectual and creative activity and export controls.
Accredited to maintain research integrity and protect lives
We affirm that UB meets the highest standards for the protection of the rights and welfare of human research subjects and the humane care of laboratory animals. We’re fully accredited for our research programs by:
- Association of Human Research Protection Programs (AAHRPP)
- Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC)
UB helps investigators identify and manage any potential financial conflicts of interest or significant obligations so we prevent bias and safeguard research objectivity.
UB's Human Research Protection Program protects the rights of research volunteers, guided by the World Medical Organization.
The IACUC must review and approve all animal research in order to maintain the university's high research standards. Find information on Getting Approval, Animal Research (IACUC) Guidelines, Forms for Researchers and Committee Members.
Federal export control laws are constantly changing and the rules can be complicated. We’ll help you recognize and navigate them to maintain compliance.
Contact
The Office of Research Compliance covers a broad range of topics to help develop and manage research in an ethical and responsible way. Please call (716) 888-4888 and you will be directed to the appropriate representative. If you have questions about conflict of interest or export control, contact the area specialists.
Director of Research Compliance
Richard J. Karalus
Director of Research Compliance
Office of Research Compliance
Export Control Administrator
Richard J. Karalus
Director of Research Compliance
Office of Research Compliance
IRB Administrator
Valerie Bailoni
IRB Administrative Assistant
Office of Research Compliance
Conflict of Interest Administrator
Kyle Mann
Associate Director
Office of Research Compliance
IACUC Administrator
Leah Redding
IACUC Director
Office of Research Compliance
IBC Administrator
David Pawlowski, Ph.D, RBP
Biosafety Officer
Environment, Health & Safety
Access Click Portal
The Click portal is the online system for managing research and streamlining workflow and compliance for research. It was implemented to assist principal investigators, students, compliance and research administration staff with administering sponsored programs.