Research Hot Topics Webinar Series

Research, Innovation & Impact (RII) is excited to announce the 3rd Annual Research Hot Topics Webinar Series designed to keep you - faculty, researchers, staff, postdocs and grad students - abreast of ever-evolving research regulations.

Experts from RII Operations will present and be on hand to answer questions on the topic of the day as well as any other research questions you have. From understanding award and contracting processes and data privacy to understanding safety and conflict of interest, we want to make sure you have the updated information you need, when you need it.

To register for the series: Register Here

Dates & Topics 

This monthly Zoom webinar is held from 2pm to 3pm on the following dates:

  • Jan. 15, 2025: Human Subjects Protection Program (HSPP) AND Embryonic Stem Cell Research Committee (ESCRO)
    • Christine Melton-Lopez, Director, Human Subjects Protection Program
    • Mariette Marsh, Research Integrity Officer and Assistant Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Safety
  • Feb. 12, 2025: Animal Welfare Program (AWP) & University Animal Care (UAC)
    • Leah Steyn, Director, Animal Welfare Program AND 
    • CJ Doane, Director/Attending Veterinarian, University Animal Care
  • Mar. 12, 2025: Research and Laboratory Safety Services (RLSS)
    • Leon Harris, Director, Research Laboratory & Safety Services and Occupational Health
  • Apr. 16, 2025: Export Control
    • Kay Ellis, Director, Export Control Program
  • May 14, 2025: Research Integrity Office (RIO), Training and Education 
    • Mariette Marsh, Research Integrity Officer and Assistant Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Safety
    • Christopher “Gene” Sittler, Research Integrity & Training Specialist
  • June – SUMMER BREAK
  • July – SUMMER BREAK
  • August 13, 2025: Sponsored Projects Services - PreAward Services
    • Rachel Rice, Director, Preaward Services, Sponsored Projects Services
  • Sept. 10, 2025: Sponsored Projects Services – PostAward Services
    • Marcel Villalobos, Director, PostAward Services, Sponsored Projects Services
  • Oct. 15, 2025: Research Contracts & Subawards 
    • Melissa Riha, Director, Office of Research Contracts
  • Nov. 12, 2025: Office for Responsible Outside Interests (OROI)
    • Taren Ellis Langford, Director, Office for Responsible Outside Interests
  • December: HOLIDAY BREAK