Faculty members are frequently asked by journalists to discuss their work or comment as experts on various subjects. While there is no requirement for faculty to seek approval or provide notice of such requirements, the Senior Vice Chancellor for Research Communications team is available to provide guidance and support as needed, and can be contacted through Shannon Durkin (smd246@pitt.edu). If you are contacted by a reporter seeking the view of the University, as opposed to your personal view, that call must be referred to University Communication.