BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CITI Program - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CITI Program X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://about.citiprogram.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CITI Program REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260515T170000 DTSTAMP:20260509T023406 CREATED:20260409T134344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T134505Z UID:61627-1778832000-1778864400@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:2026 NIH AI Symposium DESCRIPTION:The NIH AI Symposium is a one-day event that brings together researchers from multiple disciplines to discuss the use of artificial intelligence in biomedical research. The symposium is open to individuals with varying levels of AI experience and focuses on sharing current AI-related research and approaches used across the NIH. \nThis year’s theme emphasizes practical implementation of AI in biomedical research\, including: \n\nExamples of AI-related research conducted at the NIH\nStrategies researchers have used to integrate AI into their work\nCommon challenges and lessons learned from applying AI methods in research settings\n\nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/2026-nih-ai-symposium/ LOCATION:Main NIH Campus; Building 10 (Masur) ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/nih-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T120000 DTSTAMP:20260509T023406 CREATED:20260409T135018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T135018Z UID:61630-1779361200-1779364800@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Fueling Cancer Progression by the Nervous System Webinar - Cancer Neuroscience of Brain Metastasis DESCRIPTION:The NIH Fueling Cancer Progression by the Nervous System series is a six‑part webinar series focused on the intersection of neuroscience and cancer biology. The series examines how interactions between the nervous system\, cancer cells\, and the surrounding microenvironment contribute to cancer progression\, including spread and metastatic colonization\, with an emphasis on underlying molecular mechanisms. \nThis webinar will focus specifically on the cancer neuroscience of brain metastasis. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/fueling-cancer-progression-by-the-nervous-system-webinar-cancer-neuroscience-of-brain-metastasis/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/nih-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T023406 CREATED:20260414T141409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T141409Z UID:60986-1779372000-1779375600@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Free Live Webinar - Demystifying Grant Application Reviews DESCRIPTION:Demystifying Grant Application Reviews\nThursday\, May 21\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET\nGrant application reviews can feel opaque and intimidating to trainees and early-career investigators\, particularly for those new to clinical research and quality improvement (QI). Understanding how reviewers evaluate applications—and why strong projects are sometimes not funded—is essential for developing competitive proposals and responding effectively to feedback. This webinar provides an overview of common grant review processes and scoring criteria. The webinar discusses how applications are assessed\, common reasons for unfavorable reviews\, and strategies for interpreting reviewer feedback to strengthen future submissions. \nRegister for additional free live webinars and available webinar replays. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Register For This Webinar\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n Organization\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n Please share your question for the presenter(s) here:\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n May we contact you about new CITI Program content and services after the webinar?\n \n \n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Register Now\n \n\n \n Information you provide when registering will be shared with the account owner and host and can be used and shared by them in accordance with their Terms and Privacy Policy. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/free-live-webinar-demystifying-grant-application-reviews/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/citi-program-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000 DTSTAMP:20260509T023406 CREATED:20260409T142630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T142654Z UID:61639-1779384600-1779390000@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:May Tour for NIST's 125th Anniversary DESCRIPTION:The May Tour for NIST’s 125th Anniversary offers an introduction to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)\, followed by an evening visit to one of its research laboratories. During registration\, attendees select the laboratory they wish to visit\, with participation assigned on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nLaboratory visit options include: \n\nNational Fire Research Laboratory – A large-scale fire research facility where NIST conducts experiments that support fire safety standards\, building codes\, fire investigations\, and the validation of computational fire models. Current research areas include large fire measurement\, wildland–urban interface fires\, and material flammability.\nRobotics Test Facility – A research environment focused on developing test methods to evaluate emergency response robots\, such as ground robots\, aerial drones\, and aquatic vehicles. This work supports first responders in assessing whether robotic technologies are suitable for applications like search and rescue\, bomb disposal\, and firefighting.\n\nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/may-tour-for-nists-125th-anniversary/ LOCATION:NIST – Administration Building 101\, Green Auditorium\, 100 Bureau Drive\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20899\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/nist-may-tour.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260526T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T023406 CREATED:20260504T130206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T130206Z UID:61867-1779804000-1779807600@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Free Live Webinar - How to Effectively Communicate with Physicians About Compliance Matters DESCRIPTION:How to Effectively Communicate with Physicians About Compliance Matters\nTuesday\, May 26\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET\nCommunicating compliance expectations to physicians can be challenging\, especially in fast-paced clinical environments. This webinar will provide practical strategies to help compliance professionals engage physicians in a way that builds trust\, reduces resistance\, and drives better outcomes. \nRegister for additional free live webinars and available webinar replays. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Register For This Webinar\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n Organization\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n Please share your question for the presenter(s) here:\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n May we contact you about new CITI Program content and services after the webinar?\n \n \n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Register Now\n \n\n \n Information you provide when registering will be shared with the account owner and host and can be used and shared by them in accordance with their Terms and Privacy Policy. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/free-live-webinar-how-to-effectively-communicate-with-physicians-about-compliance-matters/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/citi-program-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260604 DTSTAMP:20260509T023406 CREATED:20260504T174309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T174309Z UID:61897-1780272000-1780531199@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:2026 NICE Conference & Expo DESCRIPTION:The 2026 NICE Conference & Expo will take place June 1–3\, 2026\, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia\, Pennsylvania. Hosted by Florida International University and New America\, and supported by NICE\, a program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) within the U.S. Department of Commerce\, the conference convenes professionals involved in cybersecurity education\, training\, and workforce development. The event aims to foster collaboration and share strategies for strengthening the current and future cybersecurity workforce. \nThis year’s theme\, “From Foundations to the Future: Transforming the Cybersecurity Workforce\,” focuses on connecting established practices with innovative and inclusive approaches to address evolving technologies and workforce needs. \nThe conference is designed for a broad audience\, including: \n\nEmployers and Hiring Managers who need to recruit\, hire\, develop\, and retain a skilled cybersecurity workforce\nEducators from K12 Schools\, Community Colleges\, 4 Year Colleges\, and Universities\nAdvisors to students\, job-seekers\, and employees seeking careers in cybersecurity\nStudents and aspiring professionals desiring to enter the cyber workforce\nProviders of training content and learning environments\nSuppliers of industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity\nManagers of workforce development programs\nOrganizers of community economic development initiatives\nDevelopers of innovative products and services that enable developing a skilled workforce\nPolicymakers from local\, state\, federal\, and international government\n\nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/2026-nice-conference-expo/ LOCATION:Philadelphia Marriott Downtown\, 1201 Market Street\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19107\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/nice-conference-and-expo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T023406 CREATED:20260119T201522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185842Z UID:60605-1780581600-1780585200@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Free Live Webinar - Understanding and Monitoring Research Awards: A Guide for Faculty DESCRIPTION:Understanding and Monitoring Research Awards: A Guide for Faculty\nThursday\, June 4\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET\nThis webinar is designed for new and early-career principal investigators and faculty who are managing sponsored research. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the financial responsibilities associated with managing federal and other sponsored awards\, including understanding your award\, monitoring budgets\, and ensuring costs are reasonable\, allocable\, and allowable. The webinar provides practical strategies for monthly financial oversight and highlights common pitfalls that can trigger audit findings. The webinar includes usable tips and techniques to help manage grants effectively\, avoid compliance issues\, and support the long-term success of research programs. \nRegister for additional free live webinars and available webinar replays. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Register For This Webinar\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n Organization\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n Please share your question for the presenter(s) here:\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n May we contact you about new CITI Program content and services after the webinar?\n \n \n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Register Now\n \n\n \n Information you provide when registering will be shared with the account owner and host and can be used and shared by them in accordance with their Terms and Privacy Policy. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/free-live-webinar-understanding-and-monitoring-research-awards-a-guide-for-faculty/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/citi-program-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T163000 DTSTAMP:20260509T023407 CREATED:20260504T173246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T173246Z UID:61895-1780907400-1781022600@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Fiscal Year 2026 Generic Drug Science and Research Initiatives Public Workshop DESCRIPTION:This annual public workshop hosted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will provide an overview of ongoing science and research initiatives related to generic drugs\, as well as an opportunity for public input. The workshop supports FDA’s commitment under the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2022 (GDUFA III) to develop an annual list of research priorities specific to generic drugs. Input is sought from stakeholders across the generic drug industry\, academia\, patient advocacy groups\, professional societies\, and other interested parties\, and will inform the agency’s Fiscal Year 2027 GDUFA science and research priorities. \nWorkshop discussions will focus on identifying research needs that address scientific knowledge gaps and regulatory challenges impacting generic drug development and assessment\, including complex generics. Public input will also be solicited on the prioritization of product-specific guidances (PSGs). \nKey topic areas include: \n\nLeveraging Generic Drug Industry Expertise & Insights for GDUFA Research & PSG Prioritization\nAddressing Ongoing Challenges with Impurities such as Nitrosamines\nExpanding Regulatory Flexibility with Bioequivalence Approaches and Standards\nUsing Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Address Practical Challenges for Generic Drug Development and Regulatory Assessment\nStandardizing Characterization Test Methods Supporting Bioequivalence and Product Quality\n\nThese sessions are intended to support transparency and collaboration as FDA advances its generic drug research agenda. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/fiscal-year-2026-generic-drug-science-and-research-initiatives-public-workshop/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/fda-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T130000 DTSTAMP:20260509T023407 CREATED:20260504T172442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T172442Z UID:61893-1781005500-1781010000@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:FAES Science Insight Series: Trust Through Knowledge Grounding: AI Agents in Biomedicine DESCRIPTION:Join the NIH for its “Trust Through Knowledge Grounding: AI Agents in Biomedicine” presentation in the FAES Science Insight Series. \nThis session will focus on recent advances in large language models (LLMs) and their application in biomedical research and clinical settings. The talk will examine challenges related to reliability\, interpretability\, and hallucination in AI systems and explore how expert-curated domain knowledge can address these concerns. Drawing on real-world case studies\, including GeneAgent (Nature Methods\, 2025)\, the presentation will highlight design principles for building scientifically sound and interpretable AI agents. \nThe session will be led by Zhiyong Lu\, PhD\, FACMI\, FIAHSI\, Senior Investigator at the National Institutes of Health. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/faes-science-insight-series-trust-through-knowledge-grounding-ai-agents-in-biomedicine/ LOCATION:Main NIH Campus; Building 10 (Clinical Center); 10; B1N206\, 10 Center Drive\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20892\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/nih-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260611 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260613 DTSTAMP:20260509T023407 CREATED:20260504T171835Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T171835Z UID:61889-1781136000-1781308799@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:COGR June Membership Meeting 2026 (Washington D.C.) DESCRIPTION:COGR hosts two in-person membership meetings each year that bring together senior research administrators\, compliance professionals\, and policy leaders from member institutions to discuss current issues impacting the research enterprise. These meetings span two days and feature plenary sessions\, federal agency presentations\, and committee discussions focused on research policy\, financial management\, compliance\, and federal engagement. \nCOGR’s membership meetings provide opportunities for participants to exchange insights\, engage directly with federal officials\, and stay informed on evolving regulations and best practices. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/cogr-june-membership-meeting-2026-washington-d-c/ LOCATION:Washington Marriott at Georgetown\, 1221 22nd St NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20037\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/cogr-membership-meeting-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260616 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618 DTSTAMP:20260509T023407 CREATED:20260504T170723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T170723Z UID:61884-1781568000-1781740799@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:2026 Texas Higher Education Research Integrity Conference DESCRIPTION:The 2026 Texas Higher Education Research Integrity Conference will be hosted by the Rice University Office of Research Integrity in partnership with The University of Texas at Dallas. Designed for professionals involved in research compliance and oversight\, the conference will focus on key issues related to research ethics\, regulatory requirements\, and institutional responsibility. The program features keynote presentations\, panel discussions\, and interactive workshops aimed at sharing current challenges\, emerging considerations\, and established best practices for maintaining integrity across the research lifecycle. \nTopics include: \n\nConflicts of Interest (COI)\nInstitutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC)\nInstitutional Review Boards (IRB)\nResearch Security and Export Control\nResponsible Conduct of Research (RCR)\n\nThese sessions are intended to support researchers\, compliance professionals\, and committee members seeking to strengthen institutional approaches to ethical and compliant research practices. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/2026-texas-higher-education-research-integrity-conference/ LOCATION:Rice University | Kraft Hall\, 6100 Main St.\, Houston\, TX\, 77005\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/rice-university-research-integrity-conference.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T150000 DTSTAMP:20260509T023407 CREATED:20260109T142426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185855Z UID:60513-1782396000-1782399600@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Free Live Webinar - Cybersecurity in Academic Research: Faculty and Students Collaborating Safely DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity in Academic Research: Faculty and Students Collaborating Safely\nThursday\, June 25\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET\nFaculty and students frequently collaborate on research projects that involve sensitive data and shared resources\, presenting unique cybersecurity challenges. This webinar offers a high-level overview of common risks in collaborative research environments and practical strategies to safeguard data and systems. Participants will learn to recognize sensitive data types that require enhanced protection\, identify cybersecurity requirements in research solicitations\, and apply best practices for device management\, access control\, and secure data handling. The webinar also highlights institutional resources—such as security plans\, technology control plans\, and checklists—that support compliance with sponsor and university requirements. Attendees are encouraged to review related CITI Program courses beforehand. \nRegister for additional free live webinars and available webinar replays. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n Register For This Webinar\n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n First Name\n \n \n \n \n \n Last Name\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n Email Address\n \n \n \n \n \n Organization\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n Please share your question for the presenter(s) here:\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n May we contact you about new CITI Program content and services after the webinar?\n \n \n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n \n \n\n \n \n\n \n Register Now\n \n\n \n Information you provide when registering will be shared with the account owner and host and can be used and shared by them in accordance with their Terms and Privacy Policy. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/free-live-webinar-cybersecurity-in-academic-research-faculty-and-students-collaborating-safely/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/citi-program-logo.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR