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ORP Seminar Series

The Office of Research Protections (ORP) Seminar Series is a monthly webinar program designed to support the Pitt research community through timely, practical discussions on research ethics, compliance, and best practices. Each session features ORP staff and guest speakers addressing topics relevant to investigators, research staff, students, and administrators across disciplines.

Seminars are held monthly and are open to the Pitt research community. Registration is required.

Upcoming Seminars

  • Research Misconduct Webinar
    January 30, 2026 | 12 - 1 p.m.
    Register

  • Emergency Response for Human and Animal Subject Researchers
    February 2026 | Time TBD

  • Disclosure of Conflicts
    March 2026 | Time TBD 

  • Export Control and Its Relevance to Pitt
    April 2026 | Time TBD

Past Seminars & Recordings

Missed a session? Recordings and materials from past ORP seminars are available below:

Who Should Attend?

  • Faculty investigators
  • Research coordinators/staff
  • Graduate students
  • Postdoctoral scholars
  • Departmental administrators
  • Anyone involved in the oversight of research

Suggest a Topic

  

Have a topic you'd like to see covered in a future seminar?

Email lwn5@pitt.edu to submit your suggestion to the ORP team.