University Laboratory Animal Resources
University Laboratory Animal Resources (ULAR) is a campus-wide research service organization that provides daily animal husbandry, veterinary care and diagnostic services.
Offices & Services
A network of integrated offices, dedicated to supporting research and encompassing myriad aspects of research from ensuring compliance and safety standards to facilitating technology transfer and other essential services.
Office of Research Services
The Office of Research Services (ORS) is responsible for supporting University investigators and administrators by managing externally sponsored research projects through the pre-award and post-award processes.
Office of Postdoctoral Affairs
The Office of Postdoctoral Affairs (OPA) aims to facilitate and strengthen the resources, community, and support for postdoctoral trainees at the University of Pennsylvania.
Human Research Protections Program
IRB promotes and protects the welfare of human research participants by reviewing and approving all human subject research conducted on Penn’s campus.
Environmental Health & Radiation Safety
The Office of Environmental Health & Radiation Safety (EHRS) promotes health, safety, and environmental protection in teaching, research, healthcare, and administrative activities by providing services, advice, and compliance assistance.
Office of Animal Welfare
The Office of Animal Welfare (OAW) provides comprehensive support and guidance to the animal research community on matters related to Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) protocol development and ensuring regulatory compliance for the animal program.
Research Integrity Office
Management of the University’s Research-related Financial Conflicts of Interest Program and oversight of the Office’s commitment to Responsible Conduct of Research and Research Integrity.
Penn Center for Innovation
The Penn Center for Innovation (PCI) is responsible for technology transfer, fostering collaboration with the industry, and driving entrepreneurial endeavors. PCI helps to translate discoveries and ideas created at the University of Pennsylvania into new products and businesses for societal benefit.
Office of Clinical Research
The Office of Clinical Research is a central office in the Perelman School of Medicine (PSOM) designed to support the management and conduct of clinical research while promoting compliance.
Office of Government and Community Affairs
The Office of Government and Community Affairs designs and implements advocacy strategies to advance the University's mission and interests with federal, state, and city governments.
Office of Senior Vice President and General Counsel
The Office of General Counsel represents the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine as a corporate entity in legal matters.
Corporate and Foundation Relations
The Central Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR) is dedicated to establishing and maintaining strategic relationships between Penn and a wide range of local and national corporations and foundations.