Webinars
Stay current in a rapidly evolving research landscape.
PRIM&R webinars explore timely topics, keeping professionals up to date as they navigate ethical dilemmas, regulatory challenges and tackle emerging issues. Webinars are the perfect add-ons for anyone looking to expand their knowledge in a concise format that doesn’t require significant time investment.
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Upcoming Webinars
Tuesday, March 31 | 1:00–2:00 PM ET
Investigator-initiated studies often incorporate drugs, devices, and procedures that physician-investigators use in routine clinical practice. While clinical care itself is not subject to oversight by the FDA, OHRP, or IRBs, research involving those same interventions is. For IRBs and research administrators, determining what is conducted because of the research versus regardless of the research is central to regulatory applicability, risk assessment, and ethical review.
Tuesday, April 2 | 1:00–2:00 PM ET
The webinar will outline key regulatory requirements and describe how USDA inspections are conducted, including what inspectors typically review, how findings are documented, and how institutions are notified of inspection outcomes. The presenter will highlight common compliance issues observed during inspections and offer practical considerations for preparing for inspections and responding appropriately to findings.
May 14 | 1:00–2:00 PM ET
As artificial intelligence (AI) tools become integrated into research design, data analysis, recruitment, and participant interaction, IRBs face growing challenges in determining when and how AI use should be disclosed in informed consent. This session describes the development of a practical, section-by-section AI consent guide created by IRB educators and administrators to support researchers in providing transparent, context-appropriate disclosures. Attendees will explore common AI use cases, ethical and regulatory considerations, and adaptable strategies institutions can use to support meaningful consent without over- or under-disclosure.
On-Demand Webinars
Recorded
Conflicts of interest in human research oversight aren’t just an administrative challenge—they are a defined regulatory requirement tied directly to participant protections and research integrity. This session explore the federal regulatory landscape that governs COI in human subjects research, including requirements under the PHS/NIH regulations, FDA financial disclosure rules, and expectations from OHRP for institutional policies that guard against bias.
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As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to revolutionize research; Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) are increasingly tasked with reviewing studies that integrate AI into human subject's research. This integration brings new ethical and regulatory challenges for IRB reviewers. This session will explore the complexities of evaluating AI-driven research, the duties, and responsibilities of the IRB, focusing on data privacy, transparency, and bias. Attendees will gain insight into how IRBs can adapt their processes to ensure responsible oversight while ensuring research integrity and participant protection. This session will also provide case studies so the participants can practice what they have learned.
The Importance of "Unchecking the Box": A Primer on the Power of Regulatory Flexibility
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Discover how principled regulatory flexibility can strengthen your IRB or HRPP. This webinar introduces the newly launched National Advisory Council for Human Research Protections (NACHRP) and what its emerging priorities mean for your oversight responsibilities. Presenters clarify the practical implications of “unchecking the box” under the Revised Common Rule and show how well-documented, ethically grounded flexibility can reduce administrative burden while preserving strong participant protections.
Gain clear strategies for applying regulatory flexibility confidently and responsibly within your institution. Ideal for IRB professionals, HRPP leaders, investigators, and compliance staff.
Enhancing Efficiency and Compliance with the CUSP Sharing Site
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Watch an in-depth introduction to the Compliance Use Standard Procedure (CUSP) Sharing Site, a free, NIH-supported online resource designed to help researchers and administrators develop high-quality animal research protocols with greater efficiency. The CUSP Sharing Site offers easy access to well-documented procedures for laboratory animals, field studies, and less commonly used species, such as cephalopods.
Leveraging Metrics for Research Compliance Program Improvements
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Effective data collection and sharing are essential for improving the efficiency and overall effectiveness of research compliance programs. In this webinar, we will explore how programmatic findings from Performance Assessment Metrics (PAM), Quality Assurance (QA), and Quality Improvement (QI) observations contribute to the ongoing success of compliance initiatives.
Small, Medium or Large? Customizing IRB & IACUC Member Training for Stability and Engagement
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Maximize the impact of your IRB and IACUC training programs with engaging, scalable solutions tailored to your institution's research needs and budget. From virtual recordings to immersive annual retreats, discover how institutions like the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill IRB and Mississippi State University IACUC utilize innovative methods and strategic partnerships to foster continuous learning and meaningful discussions, all while aligning with your research protection mission.
Founding The IRB's AI Proficiency
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By now, many IRBs have seen the terms during their review processes that invoke research with AI. This field is growing at an astounding rate and requires continuously evolving operations and support to guide researchers. As we witness how technology evolves, we must also contemplate and provide the most understandable procedures and protection to research participants. Empower your office and board to understand more about these topics and their use in research applications. This webinar will explore real-world case studies that demonstrate how to apply key principles and skills—bridging the gap between theory and practice.
PRIM&R and OLAW Webinar: Understanding Agreement Types That Impact Your Committee
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Are you an IACUC professional looking to strengthen your understanding of the agreements and contracts that shape your committee’s work, guide your laboratory practices, and influence funding decisions? Whether you're just starting out or bring years of experience to the table, this webinar will equip you with the foundational knowledge and practical tools to navigate these documents with greater confidence and clarity. Engage directly with representatives from the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) to learn best pratices.
Lessons Learned on the Job
Skills for Success in HRPP and ACU Leadership Roles
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Explore the unique challenges and responsibilities faced by HRPP and ACU directors, emphasizing that leadership is an ongoing learning process. Participants will engage in interactive activities designed to deepen their understanding of effectively transitioning into leadership roles and the importance of routine assessments and course corrections.
Agility and Safety Scenarios in Human-Animal Interaction (HAI) Research and Social Behavioral and Educational Research (SBER)
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The relationship between researchers and regulatory offices should feel like a partnership. Research compliance offices share goals of safety and ethics in research. Many times, this means being adaptable and agile to find the central core of best practices during very specific situations. This webinar will examine models that encourage dialogue and population-specific considerations in the early stages of research design; where we ask, “how can we create an environment where researchers and regulatory offices openly discuss challenges rather than just complying on paper?”
Examining DEIJ Practices: From the Office to Beyond
RECORDEd
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Justice initiatives can vary across different offices, institutions, and regions for research oversight professionals. This panel discussion will explore effective strategies for embedding DEIJ principles in your offices through case studies, while also widening the lens to explore the impact to surrounding offices and communities. Navigate how to support DEIJ research perspectives and foster a culture of trust and belonging with research participants. Join your colleagues from different regions and gain insight on how language and regional regulations impact DEIJ efforts. This multi-level understanding of DEIJ will equip you with the tools to critically assess and apply different principles when navigating DEIJ challenges.
AI in Regulatory Oversight Operations Webinar
REcorded
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have led to increased discussions about the appropriate use of AI in research. Learn about the exciting opportunities for applications in the administration of research compliance
IRBs and Expanded Access: Ethical Considerations and Implementing FDA Guidance
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Join this panel discussion to gain an understanding of expanded access (sometimes called “compassionate use”), the ethical issues involved, and an overview of recent regulatory and policy developments.
Defining and Navigating Risk in Exempt Research
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Review the ethical questions you should be asking when reviewing and conducting Exempt research. Basic overview of exemptions provided with an emphasis on SBER research.
1.5 CE for CIP®
Resources for IRBs: Challenges with Reproductive Applications of Genomics Research
RECORDED
As the field of genomic science advances, there is growing interest in applications of genomic interventions in the reproductive context.
The Documents Side of an Animal Care and Use Program
RECORDED
Study the intricacies of a complex Animal Care and Use Program (ACUP) are interwoven with a collection of policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs), forming the backbone of its operational framework.
Doing it Right: Consent and Compensation in Crowdsourced Data Collection
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Understand the history of the use of crowdsourcing for research data collection, issues of identifiability and representativeness of MTurk workers. Learn about techniques developed to ensure meaningful consent and compensation for participation.
Broad Consent
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Gain an overview of the concept of broad consent, situational and contextual examples of appropriate use, alternatives to broad consent, and ethical considerations in disclosure of secondary findings.
Informed Consent: Understanding Regulatory Flexibilities
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Explore how IRBs approach the review of informed consent and make determinations about waivers and alterations of both the process as well as the documentation. Find out what a waiver of informed consent means and if flexibilities can be found in the regulations.
What IACUCs Need to Know About Working with IBCs
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Discover the similarities and differences between IACUC and IBC programs and how the two oversight models can work together effectively. Find practical ideas for achieving productive partnerships between these two compliance areas at your institution.
Considering the Ethical, Legal and Social Implications of Digital Health Research
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The use of digital strategies and tools is on the rise in health research. While technologies like wearable sensors and social network platforms hold promise for understanding health behaviors, these strategies for gathering data include ethical, legal, and social implications (ELSIs) that must be considered.
Ongoing Study Oversight: Ensuring Protocol Compliance through Postapproval Monitoring
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The challenges of providing ongoing study oversight to animal and human research protocols have continually increased because of such developments as increasing complexity of the research, institutional and public pressures, and changing regulations. What has not changed, however, is the institution responsibility to maintain oversight through its IACUC and HRPP.
Implementing New National Science Foundation (NSF) Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Requirement
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This webinar addresses changes to current National Science Foundation (NSF) requirements for education in the responsible conduct of research (RCR) as mandated by the CHIPS and Science Act.
Recognizing, Investigating and Reporting Noncompliance and Adverse Events
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A critical part of IACUC oversight involves identifying when things go wrong, implementing corrective actions, and, in some cases, reporting to regulatory and oversight bodies.
Community Engagement in Research: Ethical Considerations for HRPPs
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Explore how IRBs approach the review of informed consent and make determinations about waivers and alterations of both the process as well as the documentation. Find out what a waiver of informed consent means and if flexibilities can be found in the regulations. Should IRBs work more closely with research teams to identify the most appropriate informed consent approach for a study?