OVCR Teams and Researcher Resources
Basic Science Research
Helping fuel the technological innovations of CU’s applied science research labs
Clinical Research Administration
Guiding investigators through regulatory requirements for human subject research (FDA, MTA, CDA, CTA, OnCore, IRB and ClinicalTrials.gov)
Clinical Research Operations and Services
Ensuring human subjects studies are conducted effectively from study start-up and recruitment to closure
Clinical Research Support Team
Providing study coordinators and regulatory staff to aid study start-up, implementation and closeout
Clinical Research Recruitment Program
Developing strategies and activities that help investigators engage people of all backgrounds in research
Clinical Research Workforce Development Program
Fostering team-based approaches to hiring and retention
Colorado Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CCTSI)
Building research teams of the future, speeding new treatments to market and improving human health
Colorado Multiple Institutional Review Board (COMIRB)
Reviewing human subjects research for investigators at the CU School of Medicine and its affiliates
Committee on Ionizing Radiation
CIR guides radiation safety and sets policies for handling radioactive materials and radiation-producing machines
Committee on Ionizing Radiation for Human Use
HuCIR guides radiation safety and sets policies for handling radioactive materials and machines
Conflict of Interest
Conducting rigorous reviews of disclosures to identify and resolve potential competing interests
Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)
Promoting the productivity, safety and health of students, researchers and employees
Export Control
Helping investigators lawfully navigate work with foreign national collaborators, institutions and students
Grants and Contracts
Assisting faculty in their efforts to secure external support for their instructional, research, public service and scholarly activities
HIPAA/Privacy
Supporting investigators to maintain the integrity of protected health information (PHI) and individuals' privacy
Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
IACUC oversees animal care and use programs, ensuring compliance with federal, PHS, and Guide standards
Institutional Biosafety Committee
The IBC reviews and approves CU research for compliance with NIH, federal, state and institutional regulations
Investigational New Drug and Device Office (IND/IDE)
Contributing to the development of new drug and device protocols
Laboratory Animal Resources (OLAR)
Providing training and support to animal researchers including ordering and care resources, protocols and veterinary services
Novel Clinical Trials Program
Taking decentralized, virtual, hybrid and pragmatic trials from development to oversight
Radioactive Drug Research Committee
The RDRC reviews, approves and oversees FDA-regulated human research using radioactive drugs
Regulatory Compliance
Assisting researchers to maintain compliance with ethical, international and information privacy regulations
Research Committees
Committees for animal studies, biosafety and radiation safety at CU Denver and CU Anschutz
Research Development and Strategy
Supporting the CU Anschutz scientific research community to secure extramural funding
Research Information Technology
Maintaining business-critical systems and equipment for the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research
Research Integrity
Investigates allegations of misconduct and fosters greater awareness of ethical situations and responsible conduct of research
Research Pharmacy (CURP)
CURP is the premier investigational drug service for outpatient studies, specializing in personalized pharmaceutical solutions
Research Services: CU Denver
Providing CU Denver faculty with development resources to enhance their research and creative work
