Information Technology & Engineering

The mission of Information Technology and Engineering (ITE) is to provide integrated data, communications, and engineering technologies that support the operational, research, and administrative missions of ONPRC, and provide technical integration with the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Main and West Campus.

Information Technology and Engineering (ITE) comprises a comprehensive technical resource that provides technology and staffing in support of ONPRC scientific programs and research missions, maintenance of animal resources, development and operation of campus infrastructure, and technical integration with OHSU and other institutions. ITE provides a crucial link for ONPRC integration to similar technology areas within the OHSU Main and West Campus. The primary integration is with the OHSU Information Technology Group (ITG) that provides network infrastructure, hardware, enterprise-wide core applications, and customer support for the OHSU enterprise network. This standard provides for seamless information transfer between the two campuses, and allows laboratory programs located on both campuses to operate as one. While ITE provides local support and integration with ITG, it is distinguished from the main campus group by providing a broader range of technology services, and utilizing personnel with a broader range of multidisciplinary technical training.

ITE services comprise: Software Application and Database Services including support for the ONPRC Integrated Research Information System (IRIS), and the ONPRC Web site development/management, Research Technology Services including scientific instrument services, research instrumentation design, and maintenance support for security, fire, and environmental monitoring systems and Communications Services including telecommunications, voice mail, public address, copy center management and multimedia service for all ONPRC seminars, videoconferences and symposia. Services are currently provided for approximately 295 ONPRC research, administrative, and service personnel, located in more than 30 research laboratories, distributed throughout 37 buildings. ITE also supports other ONPRC Research Service Cores, Facilities and the Division of Animal Resources.