#  Research Information 

 



**Research Info at HMS/HSDM**  
  
*- Below contains links and information to general research resources and offices at Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Dental Medicine.*



 

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 [### Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR)

 ](http://bioethics.hms.harvard.edu/rcr-responsible-conduct-research)The Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Course is primarily restricted to post doctoral trainees working within quad-based Harvard Medical School faculty laboratories.



 

 

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 [### HMS Office of Research Initiatives

 ](https://researchinitiatives.hms.harvard.edu/)Provides strategic support for the HMS Dean’s initiatives, HMS research core facilities and technology resources, the postdoctoral office, and major prize/award coordination.



 

 

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 [### MassCPR

 ](https://masscpr.hms.harvard.edu/)The Massachusetts Consortium on Pathogen Readiness (MassCPR) is led by Harvard Medical School (HMS) and is propelled by a common mission: to strengthen the fight against infectious disease outbreaks.



 

 

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 [### HMS Rigor, Reproducibility, and Responsibility (R3)

 ](https://ari.hms.harvard.edu/hms-r3-community)HMS is committed to identifying, exploring, and supporting R3 principles relevant to our research community.



 

 

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 [### Research Data Management at HMS

 ](http://datamanagement.hms.harvard.edu/)This website provides resources and guidance for research data management planning and assistance with elements of data management that will be relevant throughout your career.



 

 

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 [### Harvard Catalyst On-Demand Courses

 ](https://ondemand.catalyst.harvard.edu/)Brush up on your research skills and learn new ones by accessing Harvard Catalyst’s online courses, which cover topics in clinical and translational research.



 

 

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 [### Harvard Chan Bioinformatics Core 

 ](https://bioinformatics.sph.harvard.edu/)Provides a single point of contact for Harvard researchers interested in bioinformatics support, applying genomic approaches together with established and developing methodologies from epidemiology, environmental health, biostatistics and bioinformatics to improve human health.



 

 

   ![HMS BI](/sites/g/files/omnuum4051/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/HMS%20BI.png?h=2aa5edef&itok=QFJ1kbMe) 

 



 

 [### Core for Computational Biomedicine

 ](https://computationalbiomed.hms.harvard.edu/)The Core for Computational Biomedicine (CCB) is a multi-disciplinary team of computational and quantitative scientists that collaborates with HMS Quad-based researchers to develop tools, platforms, and other data science and computational solutions that broadly enable biomedical discovery and innovation.



 

 

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 [### DF/HCC Pathfinder Web Tool 

 ](https://www.dfhcc.harvard.edu/insider/training-and-education/pathfinder-office/)PATHFINDER’s focus is meeting the needs of DF/HCCs early-stage cancer investigators and supporting their educational, training, transitions, and career development.



 

 

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 [### Harvard's Institute for Quantitative Social Science

 ](https://www.iq.harvard.edu/data-science-services/services-we-offer)The IQSS Data Science Services (DSS) team supports researchers throughout the Harvard and MIT communities by helping them navigate challenges at every stage of the publication research process.



 

 

   ![DAS HMS](/sites/g/files/omnuum4051/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2025-06/HMS%20DAS.png?h=9f76a0ca&itok=UR0jUE8j) 

 



 

 [### Harvard University IT, Digital Accessibility Services

 ](https://accessibility.huit.harvard.edu/)Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) supports the Harvard community in making sure that everyone has the opportunity to access the university’s knowledge, ideas, and resources.



 

 

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 [### HMS Curriculum Fellows Nanocourses

 ](https://curriculumfellows.hms.harvard.edu/nanocourses)These 'rapid-response' classes are developed to fill gaps in the larger curriculum or to address developing topics relevant to the HMS community, typically related to highly focused scientific content, research techniques, or the development of professional skills.



 

 

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 [### Researchers Resources at HMS

 ](https://hms.harvard.edu/research/researcher-resources)Details and links to the offices supporting pre-clinical research at HMS.



 

 

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 [### HMS Core Facilities

 ](https://corefacilities.hms.harvard.edu/)Shared research facilities available to HMS faculty whose laboratories are located on the Quad.



 

 

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 [### Microscopy at HMS

 ](https://microscopy.hms.harvard.edu/)Visit to learn more about educational events (workshops, lectures), seminars, instrument demos, and other microscopy-related events, as well as to sign up for the mailing list.



 

 

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 [### Tools and Technology Program

 ](https://hms.harvard.edu/research/hms-researcher-resources/tools-technology-program)The TnT Program at HMS provides funds for shared equipment and cores.



 

 

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 [### HSDM Office of Research

 ](https://hsdm.harvard.edu/office-research)Provides support for all research activities at Harvard School of Dental Medicine (HSDM).



 

 

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 [### HMS Office of Academic and Research Integrity

 ](https://ari.hms.harvard.edu/)Provides independent oversight of Harvard Medical School's research compliance programs, activities and processes.



 

 

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 [### The Harvard Chan Principles of Citizenship 

 ](http://www.hms.harvard.edu/orsp/index.html)The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is a global community committed to building a world with health, dignity, and justice for every human being.



 

 

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 [### Committee on Microbiological Safety (COMS)

 ](https://hms.harvard.edu/departments/committee-microbiological-safety)Oversees research involving the use of recombinant DNA, pathogenic microbiologicals, or human studies involving recombinant DNA or animal-to-human transplants.



 

 

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 [### Office of the Vice Provost for Research (Harvard)

 ](https://research.harvard.edu/)Serves all Harvard scholars, new and experienced, as a hub that organizes and provides access to the many laws, regulations, and policies that may apply to one's research, and to resources that enable research.