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A PRIM&R Seminar

Approaching AI Use in Research From a Public Trust Perspective

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Overview

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming daily life and professional practice across research, medicine, industry, law, and computing. From automated decision-making in clinical trials to predictive modeling in drug development and data management, AI is becoming an integral tool in both academic and commercial research settings. However, for individuals unfamiliar with these technologies, the speed of adoption can lead to confusion, concern, and a lack of trust. For HRPP and IRB professionals, as well as those working in research oversight across sectors, understanding how AI functions—and how it may impact study design, participant protections, and consent processes—is critical. Building confidence in evaluating AI-integrated protocols and identifying potential risks strengthens both ethical review and participant engagement. In this 90-minute session, we will explore how frameworks for building trust in science and technology can support the ethical and effective implementation of AI in research. We’ll examine how institutions and companies can proactively foster transparency, accountability, and participant-centered communication when using AI tools. Participants will come away with practical insights for navigating the intersection of innovation and public trust—across academic, nonprofit, and industry-sponsored research environments.

Cost:

Members: $240 Nonmembers: $350

What Will I Learn?

After attending the workshop, attendees will be able to:
  • Explore public perceptions of AI and relevant concerns to address in privacy, data handling, and understanding likely outgrowth in the field of AI-based research.
  • Discover ways to build relationships with professionals in technical AI fields and formulate trustworthy professional partnerships.
  • Evaluate reading levels and ways to communicate consent, health literacy, and mental health considerations.

CE Credit

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance that documents up to 1.5 continuing education credit hours for their attendance at this workshop. Certificates of attendance are useful for obtaining CE credits from professional associations. Each association's guidelines for accepting CE credit hours (in-person or virtual) may differ. Please consult the appropriate association representative for information on if, and how many, CE credits from this PRIM&R workshop may be used. This program is not eligible for CIP®/CPIA® recertification by continuing education credit.

Presenters

Ianthe "Cookie" Bryant-Gawthrop, MS, CIP

PRIM&R Director of Programs
With experience in cancer research and biology, she took her skillsets to lead research compliance areas multiple leadership roles at a large research institution as the Senior Director of Research Regulatory Affairs. She now leads Programming and Education efforts for PRIM&R as an avid proponent of comprehensive research protections. Ianthe holds a bachelor’s degree in biology, a master’s degree in molecular pharmacology and is now a Ph.D. candidate in the field of higher education.

Lisa A. Frazier, PhD, MPH

Senior researcher, The Ohio State University Battelle Center for Science, Engineering, and Public Policy
Dr. Lisa A. Frazier is senior researcher at The Ohio State University Battelle Center for Science, Engineering and Public Policy, serving as the point person for the Center’s initiatives for complex problems in technology and human health. She utilizes a range of qualitative, econometric, and computational social science methods to model complex relationships among policy contexts, outputs, and outcomes. Frazier is a dedicated teacher, concerned with solving wicked public problems through structural innovation and training the next generation of the citizen-workforce to do the same. She holds a bachelor’s degree in anthropology and political ecology from Mount Holyoke College, a master’s degree in public health (epidemiology) from The Ohio State University College of Public Health, and a doctoral degree in public policy and management from The Ohio State University John Glenn College of Public Affairs.