The comprehensive scope of research, scholarship, and creative activity at the University of Michigan makes possible many and varied interdisciplinary projects and programs. The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) plays key roles in nurturing interdisciplinary activity on campus. The vice president also serves as the key institutional official on compliance with human subjects research, animal research, biological research and integrity matters.
OVPR and its units will be responsible for care of research animals during a pandemic and other critical functions of its research and service units.