Publications

The Office for Research Protections has several publications available for your reading. Some of our publications are available in both print and web-based format. If you would like to request a print verision of any publications below, please contact Michelle Stickler at 814-865-1775.

• Orientation Handouts for Graduate Students - Fall 2008
• ORP Newsletter - this publication is available in both print and web-based format, and is published four times per year.
• Who We Are - this booklet provides an overview of the office, services we provide and a brief outline of the IACUC, IRB, IBC and UIC committees. This publication is available in both print and web-based format.
• Being a Research Participant at Penn State (PDF) - this brochure provides an outline of what a research study is, a brief outline of the IRB and benefits as well as risks involved in a research study. This publication is available in both print and web-based format. Click here for the on-line version.