About the CRCO
The Clinical Research Compliance Office (CRCO) is a unit of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Research Compliance Services committed to partnering with the research community to promote innovation and effectiveness while upholding a strong compliance program. The CRCO aligns with UNC-Chapel Hill’s mission to advance scientific knowledge and protect the rights, safety, and well-being of research participants locally, nationally, and internationally. We achieve this by:
- Supporting Sponsor-Investigators throughout the lifecycle of drug, device, and biologics development.
- Conducting post-approval reviews of clinical studies through the Clinical Trials Quality Assurance (CTQA) program.
- Ensuring compliance with ClinicalTrials.gov registration and results reporting.
- Engaging collaboratively in policymaking and program implementation to ensure adherence to federal, state, and institutional requirements.
- Supporting the clinical research community with comprehensive compliance education and resources.
- Serving as a central point of contact for clinical research compliance matters.
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