United States Office of Research Integrity

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United States Office of Research Integrity

Agency overview
Jurisdiction	Federal government of the United States
Parent department	United States Department of Health and Human Services

The United States Office of Research Integrity (ORI) is an office within the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that is responsible for overseeing and directing Public Health Service (PHS) research integrity activities. The ORI's mission is to promote integrity in biomedical and behavioral research supported by the PHS, which includes the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

History

The ORI was established in response to growing concerns about research misconduct in the 1980s and 1990s. It was created to ensure that research funded by the PHS is conducted with the highest standards of integrity and to address allegations of research misconduct.

Functions

The ORI is responsible for:

• Developing policies, procedures, and regulations related to research integrity.
• Reviewing and monitoring investigations of research misconduct conducted by institutions that receive PHS funding.
• Providing education and training in the responsible conduct of research.
• Assisting institutions in responding to allegations of research misconduct.
• Conducting outreach and promoting best practices in research integrity.

Research Misconduct

Research misconduct, as defined by the ORI, includes fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results. The ORI works to ensure that allegations of research misconduct are thoroughly investigated and that appropriate actions are taken when misconduct is confirmed.

Education and Outreach

The ORI provides resources and training to promote the responsible conduct of research. This includes developing educational materials, conducting workshops and conferences, and collaborating with other organizations to promote research integrity.

See also

• National Institutes of Health
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Food and Drug Administration
• Research ethics
• Scientific misconduct