The Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) provides comprehensive services and support for a wide range of research integrity and compliance functions, serving both researchers and the broader university community.
We are committed to fostering a culture of integrity and accountability that supports success across the University of Oregon. Our work spans key areas including human subjects research, animal research, the responsible conduct of research, and the review of research misconduct allegations.
OVPRI aligns its efforts with national priorities and best practices. The Office has long championed the principles highlighted in the White House’s May 2025 Executive Order on Restoring Gold Standard Science, reinforcing our ongoing commitment to transparency, rigor, and excellence in research.
The Associate Vice President for Research Integrity can be reached at avprintegrity@uoregon.edu. More information about the responsibilities and actions associated with integrity and compliance are provided below.
This section contains pages with information about managing:
Allegations of Research Misconduct
Definitions regarding what represents misconduct, how to report concerns, and the processes associated with those reports.
- Allegations of Research Misconduct may be reported to the University of Oregon’s Research Integrity Officer (RIO). The RIO at the UO is currently Sheryl Johnson, Director of Research Compliance Services (sherylj@uoregon.edu).
Animal Research
Policies and procedures for working with animals in research
Conflicts of Interest and Commitment
Policies and procedures for engaging in activities outside the UO
Data Compliance
An overview of the OVPRI data management framework and support services
Export Controls
Procedures for adhering to federal regulations that govern items and information that UO employees may share with non-U.S. citizens
Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research
Policies and procedures for engaging in activities outside the UO when the employee has sponsored research
Human Remains
Our statement on human remains outlines our principles and processes governing the use of human remains at the University of Oregon.
Human Subjects Research
Policies and procedures for working with human participants in research, including whether projects require review by our institutional review board.
Institutional Biosafety Committee
The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) is delegated primary responsibility for the safe use of recombinant or synthetic nucleic acid molecules as required by Section IV-B-1 of the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules (hereafter referred to as the NIH Guidelines. Also reach out to EHS/IBC for research involving infectious pathogens, biological toxins, or handling of biospecimens (e.g., blood, tissue, cells, saliva, urine, sweat, emesis, feces).
Responsible Conduct of Research
Principles, training, and education for conducting research with integrity
Research Safety
The research safety program promotes safe use of biological, chemical, controlled substances, and radiological materials at the university. They also assist with hazardous waste disposal and general laboratory safety.
Risk Management and Insurance
Risk Management and Insurance works to optimize risk identification, mitigation, and control in all university activities. It protects the university's assets by identifying and analyzing risk exposures, controlling those exposures, mitigating risks, financing losses, and implementing and monitoring risk-management processes.