Workshops
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PRIM&R training workshops deliver practical, applied education for professionals engaged in research oversight and administration across the research enterprise. Grounded in current regulations, policy guidance, and real-world practice, these workshops are designed to strengthen professional judgment, regulatory understanding, and day-to-day decision-making.
Why choose a PRIM&R workshop? PRIM&R workshops emphasize the rationale behind regulatory requirements rather than solely on procedural compliance, helping participants understand the why so they can carry out the how with greater efficiency, confidence, and consistency. Instruction is led by experienced faculty and informed by emerging issues.
Workshops are offered in two formats to meet learners at different stages of experience. Multi-day, foundational workshops are designed to build essential knowledge and skills for those new to a topic area or seeking a strong conceptual grounding. Single-day, advanced workshops are tailored for experienced professionals looking to deepen expertise and apply knowledge to complex and emerging challenges.
PRIM&R workshops are available as standalone 90-minute sessions or as interactive two-hour sessions delivered over three weeks, supporting sustained learning and real-world application. Together, these offerings provide flexible, high-quality professional development for individuals working in human subjects research, animal care and use, institutional compliance, and related oversight roles.
Single-Day Workshops
90-minute
- Advances in Non-Animal Testing Methods: The 3Rs and In-Vitro Innovations
- Maintaining Compliance at Any Size: How to Get the Most Bang for Your Buck
- The Assurance of Privacy and Confidentiality in Research: Is it Still Possible?
- Challenges to Maintaining Confidentiality in Clinical Research and its Impact on Public Trust
- Understanding the U.S. Department of War Research Requirements: Considerations, Oversight, and Approvals
Multi-Day Workshops
3 Sessions | 120-minute | + 1 or 2 Learning Labs
- Exploring the Common Rule: A Guide for Beginners
- Exploring the IRB Administrator's Role in the Life of a Protocol
- Exploring IACUC Fundamentals
- IRB Administrator Training Course 1: Key Administrative Skills
- IRB Administrator Training Course 2: Refining Key Skills
- FDA Regulated Research
- FDA Regulated Research Advanced Training
- Training in Artificial Intelligence
Single-Day Workshops
Upcoming
February 24, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET
Not all HRPP programs have equal resources or the same compliance needs, yet every HRPP—regardless of size—must ensure adherence to the Common Rule (45 CFR 46), FDA human subjects regulations (21 CFR Parts 50 and 56), and the ethical principles that guide research oversight. Programs must structure their processes so they fulfill required regulatory functions such as review, continuing oversight, reporting, and documentation, while maintaining flexibility to adapt to institutional constraints and changing operational environments. In this workshop, speakers will discuss how their HRPPs interpret and implement key regulatory requirements within different resource models.
February 26, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:15 PM ET
With the commercial marketplace for large data sets, the increasing ease of re-identification, the frequency of data breaches, and the accelerating capabilities of artificial intelligence, the long-standing regulatory promises of privacy and confidentiality in human subjects research are under mounting pressure.
March 4, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET
The conduct of clinical research often challenges our ability to keep information about research participants confidential and our ability to enhance trust from participants and the public. Extensive information may be included in medical record systems that allow a wide range of individuals ready access to confidential research information not only during a study, but long after the study is completed. Rarely are there clear standards as to what information is necessary to be included, and what should be maintained outside of the medical record in more confidential research records.
March 19, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET
Conducting research in collaboration with or supported by the Department of War (DoW) presents distinct ethical, regulatory, and operational considerations, especially when recruiting DoW affiliated personnel. This session features perspectives from DoW human research protection professionals and examines how DoW-specific requirements intersect with institutional responsibilities, federal regulations, and ethical principles. Attendees will gain practical insight into DoW oversight structures, approval pathways, and strategies for facilitating compliant and efficient research review while maintaining appropriate protections for human subjects.
On Demand
Recorded
Ensuring compliance with ClinicalTrials.gov requirements is a key institutional responsibility that intersects with IRB review and regulatory oversight. This session provides a detailed examination of federal requirements governing clinical trial registration and results reporting under FDAAA 801, the Common Rule, and NIH policy. ClinicalTrials.gov staff will clarify how these regulations apply to human subjects research oversight, including when registration is required, how Applicable Clinical Trials (ACTs) are identified, and how institutions and IRBs support accurate reporting and documentation.
REcorded
This session explores recent advancements in non-animal testing methods and new approach methodologies (NAMs), focusing on the principles of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement). We will examine innovative in-vitro models, including organ-on-a-chip, 3D cell cultures, and computational approaches, and their impact on drug development and regulatory acceptance in the pharmaceutical and biotech industries.
Multi-Day Workshops
Exploring the Common Rule: A Guide for Beginners
January 29, February 5, and 12, 2026 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM ET
New to IRB administration? Does the Common Rule seem daunting? If so, this workshop is for you! Gain a comprehensive understanding of the regulations that guide human protections provides a foundation to efficiently review research, effectively communicate with researchers, and ensure that research conducted at your institution is in compliance with the regulations.
Exploring the IRB Administrator's Role in the Life of a Protocol
This workshop is designed for both new IRB administrators as well as a refresher for those with more experience. The workshop examines the roles and responsibilities of an IRB administrator from the receipt of a new protocol to study close out.
Exploring IACUC Fundamentals
Navigating the complex and evolving regulations governing the use of animals in research can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. This interactive workshop is designed to help new IACUC administrators build the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to oversee animal research compliance with confidence.
IRB Administrator Training Course 1: Key Administrative Skills
Institutional Review Board(IRB) Administrator Core Training Courses are designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the critical skills required for effective IRB administration, institutional policy development, recordkeeping, and applying regulations.
IRB Administrator Training Course 2: Refining Key Skills
This advanced training is essential for IRB administrators looking to sharpen their skills in addressing the complex challenges of IRB management. Navigating noncompliance, unanticipated problems, and the nuances of single IRB processes are critical areas where administrators must be adept. With a focus on both foundational knowledge and practical application, this course provides the tools needed to manage these issues effectively and confidently.
FDA-Regulated Research
This introductory workshop is an essential resource for professionals involved in the conduct, review, or oversight of FDA-regulated research on drugs, biologics, and medical devices. Designed to build foundational knowledge, the program is ideal for individuals working at academic medical centers, research hospitals, contract research organizations, pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies, and federal agencies—as well as those serving on or supporting institutional review boards (IRBs), quality assurance units, or regulatory affairs offices.
FDA-Regulated Research Advanced Training
This advanced-level, three-session workshop is designed for research compliance professionals, regulatory affairs professionals, clinical research coordinators, and others involved in the study, oversight, and regulation of drugs, biologics, and devices.
Through interactive exercises, immersive case studies, and expert-led presentations, you will gain proficiency applying the FDA regulatory framework to advanced scenarios.
Training on Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence is no longer a future concept—it is actively reshaping how research is conducted, overseen, and managed. For professionals in research compliance and administration, understanding how to effectively and ethically integrate AI into core processes is critical. This interactive workshop equips participants with the tools and confidence to do just that.
Designed for individuals working across academic institutions, healthcare organizations, private industry, and government agencies, this training focuses on real-world applications of generative AI within research oversight. Participants will explore how AI can streamline routine tasks, including document review, knowledge management, and data sourcing, while also gaining hands-on experience with tools for evaluating AI-generated outputs, training datasets, and data visualization.