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Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) provides internal oversight on compliance
issues related to the performance of research trials at the University
of Minnesota. The overall purpose of the ORA is:
- To ensure the safety, rights and well-being of research subjects
- To help ensure the quality and integrity of the research
This is accomplished through
education, facilitation and monitoring study compliance with federal,
state and local regulations as well as University policies.
ORA's research oversight at the University of Minnesota is achieved through the following components:
- Human Subjects' Research Compliance Program
- Controlled Substances Compliance Program
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