Flash Learn
Flash Learn: Fast, Focused Learning for Research Professionals
PRIM&R’s Flash Learn series delivers concise, 30-minute sessions designed to provide quick, practical takeaways on emerging and essential topics in research ethics and oversight. These high-impact learning opportunities are ideal for professionals at all experience levels—whether you’re new to the field or an established leader looking to stay current.
Each session offers expert guidance on timely issues, tools to enhance your day-to-day work, and the opportunity to ask questions in a focused, interactive setting. With no travel required and minimal time commitment, Flash Learn makes it easy to stay informed and advance your knowledge—one session at a time.
Flash Learn sessions are available live or on demand. Explore the series below and make room for meaningful learning in your day
Upcoming Flash Learn Sessions
March 12, 2026 | 1:00 - 1:30 PM ET
Research security requirements are rapidly reshaping institutional compliance landscapes, with direct implications for IRB and IACUC review processes. This Flash Learn provides IRB and IACUC professionals with a targeted, practice-oriented overview of research security and foreign influence requirements emerging from NSPM-33, the CHIPS and Science Act, and related federal mandates.
On-Demand Flash Learn
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Compliance professionals are often called upon to help distinguish whether Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) projects fall under the definition of human subjects research requiring IRB oversight or qualify as quality improvement (QI) activities outside the scope of federal regulations. This session will provide strategies for navigating these determinations in collaboration with nursing programs and students.
Funding IRB Oversight: Building Compliant Fee Structures
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While neither the Common Rule nor FDA regulations prescribe IRB fees, both establish extensive oversight requirements that need ongoing institutional support. Fee schedules serve as a compliant mechanism to recover the costs of fulfilling these federally mandated review and monitoring activities, provided they are applied transparently and without creating conflicts of interest. This workshop will explore how IRB fees must be applied transparently and without creating undue influence, while also supporting cooperative and single IRB responsibilities.
IBCs and IRBs: Regulatory Contexts in Research
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Have you wanted to expand your knowledge about the Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), but perhaps been intimidated by the content and terminology? To provide the best oversight service to your institution, it is critical to develop a rapport between compliance areas. This Flash Learn will teach you where to start. In this session, we will review strategies that build an understanding about the surprising similarities and differences between IRBs and IBCs.
Building Familiarity with VA Research and Processes
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Grow your knowledge and learn how VA Research fits into the larger mission of the VA and how local research structures, such as R&D Committees, IRBs, and the Veterans Research and Education Foundation (VREF), play essential roles in administering both VA-funded and externally funded studies. This session will also clarify complex VA terminology and processes, helping you navigate the VA research environment with confidence.
COI Basics for Research Compliance Professionals
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Are you confident in your institution’s approach to identifying and managing conflicts of interest (COIs)? Whether financial, professional, or relational, conflicts—both real and perceived—can erode trust in the research enterprise if not addressed with transparency and consistency. In a global research environment, institutions must navigate diverse regulatory landscapes while upholding shared ethical standards. This 30-minute Flash Learn program provides a concise, practical overview of how to recognize and manage COIs in research protocol review.
Flash Learn: Beyond Reliance Approaching Research Agreements with Confidence
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This new session style will break down the essentials of agreements that go beyond reliance, including those involving independent investigators, data sharing, and material transfers. Through an interactive case study, you'll get a chance to explore real-world examples, ask questions, and see how your current practices compare with others. Whether you are brand new or just starting to dig deeper, this is a great opportunity to build your knowledge in a supportive, practical way.