BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CITI Program - ECPv6.15.18//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:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD 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:20251108T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183040 CREATED:20250929T163103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T184611Z UID:59230-1762594200-1762603200@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:7th Annual Helen Oakes Literacy Institute DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia literacy teachers are invited to a dynamic virtual workshop on Saturday\, November 8\, 2025\, designed to inspire and empower classroom instruction. Join leading literacy experts for an engaging day of professional learning filled with practical strategies and ready-to-use resources. \nParticipants will earn three Act 48 Credits\, gain access to free tools\, and be entered into a raffle prize drawing. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/7th-annual-helen-oakes-literacy-institute/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/helen-oakes-literacy-institute.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251112T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183040 CREATED:20251007T161054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T184606Z UID:59380-1762948800-1763049600@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Immune Aging and Cancer Therapy Workshop DESCRIPTION:As the U.S. population continues to age\, understanding how age-related changes in the immune system affect cancer treatment has become increasingly urgent. This NIH virtual workshop aims to address this critical issue by bringing together leading researchers in the fields of immune aging and cancer therapy. \nThis event will explore the current state of research on immune aging and its influence on treatment outcomes\, with the goal of identifying key challenges and future opportunities in the field. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/immune-aging-and-cancer-therapy-workshop/ 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:20251118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251118T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183040 CREATED:20251007T162849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T184603Z UID:59382-1763470800-1763478000@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:NIDCD Director's Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:Dr. Guillermo Sapiro\, Augustine Family Professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Princeton University\, will present a talk titled “Wearables and Machine Learning Changing Health Access and Science” as part of the NIDCD Director’s Seminar Series. In this virtual seminar\, Dr. Sapiro will highlight groundbreaking work using everyday technology\, such as smartphones and wearables\, to improve health screening and research\, including tools for autism detection and studies on biological rhythms. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/nidcd-directors-seminar-series/ 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:20251120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251120T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183040 CREATED:20251008T132645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T184558Z UID:59406-1763647200-1763650800@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:NCI Rising Scholars: Cancer Research Seminar Series DESCRIPTION:The NCI Rising Scholars: Cancer Research Seminar Series is an opportunity to highlight the research and the important contributions made by NCI-supported postdoctoral fellows and early career investigators at NCI laboratories and NCI-funded institutions nationwide. \nThis session will cover eligibility criteria and representative cancer clinical trials. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/nci-rising-scholars-cancer-research-seminar-series/ 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:20251201T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251201T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183040 CREATED:20251105T161140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T161140Z UID:59812-1764590400-1764594000@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Uncovering mechanisms of neurodegeneration by CRISPR-based functional genomics DESCRIPTION:Join the NIH on December 1 for a Neuroscience Seminar Series session titled “Uncovering Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration by CRISPR-Based Functional Genomics.” \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/uncovering-mechanisms-of-neurodegeneration-by-crispr-based-functional-genomics/ LOCATION:Main NIH Campus; Porter Neuroscience Bldg.\, 35a; G620-640\, 35a Convent Drive\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20893\, United States 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:20251202T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251202T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183040 CREATED:20251103T170234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T170545Z UID:59696-1764684000-1764687600@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:2025 Webinar | Talking Federal Regulations without Losing Your Coworkers (Or Your Sanity) DESCRIPTION:Join The Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) on December 2 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for their webinar on having conversations surrounding federal regulations. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/2025-webinar-talking-federal-regulations-without-losing-your-coworkers-or-your-sanity/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/srai-homepage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251203 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251207 DTSTAMP:20260405T183040 CREATED:20251118T142758Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251118T142915Z UID:59918-1764720000-1765065599@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:2025 65th CGS Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join CGS for its 65th annual meeting in Washington\, DC\, to convene leaders in graduate education. This event provides networking\, learning\, and collaboration opportunities for professionals in higher education. \nAudience: \n\nGraduate Dean\nAssociate or Assistant Dean\nFaculty\nStaff Member\nPolicy Leader\nGraduate Student\n\nProgram Highlights: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCGS Opening Reception\nPlenary sessions\nConcurrent sessions\nAnnual Awards Ceremony Luncheon\nExhibit hall\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/2025-65th-cgs-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:Marriott Marquis\, 901 Massachusetts Ave NW\, Washington\, DC\, 20001\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/cgs-annual-meeting-2025.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251204T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183040 CREATED:20251008T133143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T143644Z UID:59408-1764853200-1764856800@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Predicting Genetic Variants that Alter 3D Genome Folding in Cancer and Developmental Disorders DESCRIPTION:Join the NIH and Dr. Katie Pollard for a compelling talk on the evolving role of computational science in biomedical research. Traditionally applied after experiments for data analysis and hypothesis testing\, computational methods are now shifting upstream\, guiding discovery through predictive modeling. Dr. Pollard will showcase how her team uses deep learning models of 3D chromatin interactions\, driven solely by DNA sequence\, to interpret disease-associated genetic variants. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/predicting-genetic-variants-that-alter-3d-genome-folding-in-cancer-and-developmental-disorders/ 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:20251208T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251208T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183040 CREATED:20251105T171005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T171005Z UID:59819-1765195200-1765198800@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Building our brains: From development to evolution. DESCRIPTION:Join the NIH on December 8 for a Neuroscience Seminar Series session titled “Building our brains: From development to evolution.” \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/building-our-brains-from-development-to-evolution/ LOCATION:Main NIH Campus; Porter Neuroscience Bldg.\, 35a; G620-640\, 35a Convent Drive\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20893\, United States 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:20251211T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T103000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183040 CREATED:20251105T171735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T171735Z UID:59821-1765443600-1765449000@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Quality and Regulatory Predictability: Shaping USP Standards DESCRIPTION:This session will explore how USP public standards enhance drug quality\, simplify product development\, facilitate regulatory compliance\, and promote greater predictability in regulatory outcomes. Participants will also gain an understanding of how USP standards are created and discover opportunities to contribute\, either as sponsors or through public comments\, to the development of upcoming standards. \nTopics Covered \n\nFDA’s responsibility in USP standards development\nValue/role of USP monographs for FDA\nUnderstanding how the use of standards – and demonstrated compliance – factor into FDA’s regulatory activities\nIndustry’s position in USP standards development\nManufacturers’ part in the establishment of USP standards\nOverview of USP standards in regulatory framework\nDiscussion of the USP revision process\nHow to get involved in monograph development\n\nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/quality-and-regulatory-predictability-shaping-usp-standards/ 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:20251211T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251211T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183040 CREATED:20251203T183318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T190059Z UID:59828-1765461600-1765465200@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Free Live Webinar - Ethical Research Relationships: IRBs and Focus Groups DESCRIPTION:Ethical Research Relationships: IRBs and Focus Groups\nThursday\, December 11\, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. ET\nFocus groups primarily facilitate open-ended dives within qualitative research\, often asking participants to share personal stories\, experiences\, or perspectives in a group setting. We’ll explore human subjects protections and other considerations at the core of ethical research relationships related to focus groups\, including when\, why\, and how to engage with Institutional and Tribal Research Review Boards (IRBs and Tribal IRBs)\, and best practices for informed consent and confidentiality with special attention to working with Indigenous communities. \nRegister for additional free live webinars and available webinar replays. \n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n This Webinar Has Closed\n \n \n \n Click below to browse our other upcoming webinars. \n \n\n\n\n \n Webinars Catalog URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/free-live-webinar-ethical-research-relationships-irbs-and-focus-groups/ 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:20251215 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251217 DTSTAMP:20260405T183041 CREATED:20251105T155855Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T160340Z UID:59805-1765756800-1765929599@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Compliance Risk Assessment and Management Workshop DESCRIPTION:The Health Care Compliance Association (HCCA) is offering an engaging virtual workshop focused on the fundamentals and advanced practices of risk assessment\, a cornerstone of every effective compliance and ethics program. Designed for organizations at any stage of development\, this session will introduce practical methods and insights to help participants strengthen their approach to identifying inherent risks and uncovering potential gaps within their organization’s processes and procedures. \nSubject Highlights: \n\nRisk assessment: introduction\, definitions\, and objectives\nIdentification of compliance risks\nThe roles of risk appetite and tolerance\nAssessing the severity of compliance risks\nReviewing the effectiveness of internal controls over compliance\nDesign and implementation of risk response/mitigation plans\nCompleting the compliance risk management cycle\nFinal considerations\, integration with organizational risk management\, etc.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/compliance-risk-assessment-and-management-workshop/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/hcca-homepage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251216T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183041 CREATED:20251103T171538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251103T171538Z UID:59703-1765893600-1765897200@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:2025 Webinar | What Exactly is Research Development? Exploring Research Development Activities\, Management\, and Infrastructure DESCRIPTION:Join The Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI) on December 16 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. for their webinar on research development. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/2025-webinar-what-exactly-is-research-development-exploring-research-development-activities-management-and-infrastructure/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/srai-homepage.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260107T163000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183041 CREATED:20251205T145130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T145130Z UID:60080-1767603600-1767803400@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Cheminformatics Resources of U.S. Governmental Organizations 2026 Workshop DESCRIPTION:The FDA’s Chemical Informatics and Modeling Interest Group will host the “Cheminformatics Resources of U.S. Governmental Organizations 2026 Workshop” from January 5–7\, 2026. This workshop brings together government-funded organizations involved in developing and maintaining chemical databases\, data standards\, datasets\, and computational tools. \nDesigned to strengthen communication and collaboration across federal agencies\, the event will focus on advancing shared scientific approaches related to chemical structures and the properties of molecules and materials. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/cheminformatics-resources-of-u-s-governmental-organizations-2026-workshop/ LOCATION:White Oak Campus: The Great Room FDA Headquarters\, 10903 New Hampshire Avenue\, Bldg. 31\, Great Room Conference Center\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20993\, United States 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:20260108T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183041 CREATED:20251204T145405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T145618Z UID:60056-1767879000-1767882600@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:SciOSciComm SIG: Insights and Practical Considerations for Communicating Basic Science: Reflections on 5 Years of SciPEP DESCRIPTION:Join the NIH and Dr. Budenholzer for a presentation on key insights from “Insights and Practical Considerations for Communicating Basic Science\,” the capstone report of the SciPEP initiative led by The Kavli Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy. Her presentation will distill five years of research into effective public engagement with basic science\, highlighting major themes\, practical tips\, and emerging questions relevant to scientists\, communicators\, trainers\, and social science researchers. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how to strengthen communication strategies and support public engagement efforts across diverse scientific fields. \nThis session is hosted by the NIH Science of Science Communication Interest Group (ScioSciComm-SIG)\, which meets monthly to examine evidence-based approaches to science communication. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/scioscicomm-sig-insights-and-practical-considerations-for-communicating-basic-science-reflections-on-5-years-of-scipep/ 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:20260108T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260108T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183041 CREATED:20251208T151335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T190053Z UID:60087-1767880800-1767884400@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Free Live Webinar - Risk Mitigation and Support for Younger Study Populations DESCRIPTION:Risk Mitigation and Support for Younger Study Populations\nThursday\, January 8\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET\nResearch involving children requires a careful balance between protecting a vulnerable population and enabling valuable scientific inquiry. This webinar provides you with actionable strategies for translating the regulatory requirements of 45 CFR 46\, Subpart D into actionable\, ethical procedures tailored for field research\, especially with younger participants. The webinar also identifies areas where the regulations allow flexibility\, highlights strategies for clear communication of Institutional Review Board (IRB) expectations\, and examines effective collaboration between IRBs and researchers to ensure ethical and feasible study designs. \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-risk-mitigation-and-support-for-younger-study-populations/ 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:20260115T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260115T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183041 CREATED:20251204T150147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T150147Z UID:60058-1768489200-1768492800@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Technology Transfer in the NIH Intramural Research Program DESCRIPTION:Join The NIH Office of Technology Transfer (OTT) for a presentation covering a number of technology transfer activities\, including: \n\nWhat Does “Technology Transfer” mean at the NIH?\nHow Technology Transfer is Organized in the IRP\nWhat exactly does NIH OTT do?\nQuick Primer on NIH Patenting and Licensing\nTechnology Transfer Impacts in the Real World\n\nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/technology-transfer-in-the-nih-intramural-research-program/ 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:20260120T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260120T140000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183041 CREATED:20251205T145905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251205T145905Z UID:60082-1768914000-1768917600@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:NIST Small Business Cybersecurity Webinar—Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information: Overview of the NIST Special Publication 800-171\, Revision 3 Small Business Primer DESCRIPTION:NIST has released a new small business primer for SP 800-171\, Revision 3\, designed to help small and medium-sized businesses understand and apply the requirements for protecting Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). \nIn this upcoming webinar\, NIST will give an overview of the primer and walk attendees through its main points to help organizations more easily strengthen their security practices. \nTopics Covered: \n\nA foundational overview of SP 800-171.\nKey differences between SP 800-171 Revision 2 and Revision 3.\nAn overview of the relationship between SP 800-171 and SP 800-171A.\nConsiderations to be mindful of as small organizations begin implementing the requirements in SP 800-171.\nAnswers to frequently asked questions.\n\nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/nist-small-business-cybersecurity-webinar-protecting-controlled-unclassified-information-overview-of-the-nist-special-publication-800-171-revision-3-small-business-primer-2/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/nist-jan-20-webinar.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183041 CREATED:20251204T151621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T151621Z UID:60061-1769079600-1769083200@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Fueling Cancer Progression by the Nervous System Webinar - Neuroepithelial Interactions in Cancer DESCRIPTION:The NIH “Fueling Cancer Progression by the Nervous System” webinar series will present six sessions examining the critical intersection of neuroscience and cancer biology. Each webinar will delve into how interactions among the nervous system\, cancer cells\, and the surrounding microenvironment shape tumor progression and metastatic colonization. \nThe introductory talk will offer a historical perspective and a broad overview of the field of cancer neuroscience. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/fueling-cancer-progression-by-the-nervous-system-webinar-neuroepithelial-interactions-in-cancer/ 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:20260122T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T120000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183041 CREATED:20251216T154017Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T190047Z UID:60230-1769079600-1769083200@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Free Live Webinar - The Essential Guide to Forming a Research Integrity Standing Committee DESCRIPTION:The Essential Guide to Forming a Research Integrity Standing Committee\nThursday\, January 22\, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ET\nThis webinar provides a practical overview of different approaches to structuring research integrity oversight\, including ad hoc models and Research Integrity Standing Committees (RISC). Participants will explore the advantages and challenges of a RISC\, along with the key roles\, incentives\, and responsibilities that support its success. The session also outlines the core functions of a RISC and offers clear\, actionable steps for effective implementation. \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-the-essential-guide-to-forming-a-research-integrity-standing-committee/ 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:20260122T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260122T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183041 CREATED:20251204T185309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T185309Z UID:60064-1769082300-1769086800@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Retrotransposons and Retroviruses; DNA on the Move DESCRIPTION:Join the NIH session on “Retrotransposons and Retroviruses; DNA on the Move” as part of a scientific seminar series that brings together Principal Investigators\, Senior Scientists\, and Senior Clinicians to share leading research and emerging developments across biomedical fields. Each session features a 20–30 minute presentation followed by an engaging Q&A or journal club discussion designed to promote scholarly exchange. \nThe featured presentation will explore the pivotal role of transposable elements (TEs)—mobile DNA sequences that make up a substantial portion of the eukaryotic genome. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/retrotransposons-and-retroviruses-dna-on-the-move/ 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;TZID=America/New_York:20260126T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260128T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183041 CREATED:20260112T143928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T143928Z UID:60532-1769425200-1769619600@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Federal Demonstration Partnership January 2026 Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join The Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP) for its virtual meeting on January 26-28\, 2026. This meeting is open to the public. \nThe FDP seeks to improve the efficiency of federally funded research while developing tools and resources that support the research community. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/federal-demonstration-partnership-january-2026-meeting/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/federal-demonstration-partnership-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260127T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183041 CREATED:20260115T141242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185849Z UID:60363-1769522400-1769526000@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Free Live Webinar - NIH Biospecimen Security Policy DESCRIPTION:NIH Biospecimen Security Policy\nTuesday\, January 27\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET\nNIH Policy on Enhancing Security Measures for Human Biospecimens follows a broader federal trend toward tightening physical and operational controls on sensitive personal data\, especially in light of DOJ’s bulk-data rule and federal concerns about unauthorized foreign access. This webinar introduces the policy’s rationale\, situates it within NIH’s existing data and research-governance framework\, and outlines the safeguards NIH now expects from institutions handling human specimens. Attendees will gain a grounded understanding of what the policy covers\, why it emerged\, and what early steps they should consider. \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-nih-biospecimen-security-policy/ 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:20260129T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260130T170000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183041 CREATED:20251204T190155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251204T190155Z UID:60070-1769677200-1769792400@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Cardiopulmonary Complications of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (HCT) and Gene Therapy Workshop DESCRIPTION:The NIH is hosting a hybrid workshop that brings together experts to dive into new research regarding the future of HCT and gene therapy for sickle cell disease. This workshop provides an opportunity to contribute to improving care for patients with pulmonary complications. \nObjectives: \n\nShowcase the latest research breakthroughs funded under NOT-HL-20-761\, focusing on pulmonary complications of HCT in childhood.\nFoster collaboration to expand the scientific scope to include adults\, devices\, advanced analytics\, and experimental human studies under NOT-HL-23-116.\nIdentify knowledge gaps to guide future research on pulmonary complications linked to HCT and gene therapy in sickle cell disease.\n\nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/cardiopulmonary-complications-of-hematopoietic-stem-cell-transplantation-hct-and-gene-therapy-workshop-2/ 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:20260129T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T131500 DTSTAMP:20260405T183041 CREATED:20260116T164522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T164522Z UID:60593-1769688000-1769692500@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Strengthening and Modernizing Biosafety Oversight: Region 4 Listening Session DESCRIPTION:NIH\, in partnership with the Southern Biosafety Association\, will host the fourth public listening session in an ongoing series aimed at gathering stakeholder input on efforts to modernize and enhance biosafety oversight. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/strengthening-and-modernizing-biosafety-oversight-region-4-listening-session/ 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:20260129T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260129T150000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183041 CREATED:20260120T150643Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185836Z UID:60555-1769695200-1769698800@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Free Live Webinar - Participatory Science and the Institutional Review Board DESCRIPTION:Participatory Science and the Institutional Review Board\nThursday\, January 29\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET\nParticipatory science—research conducted with or by members of the public—offers powerful opportunities for collaboration\, innovation\, and community engagement. At the same time\, it raises distinct ethical and regulatory considerations that challenge traditional research oversight frameworks. \nThis webinar will describe the meaning of participatory science\, explore common ethical issues such as data quality\, accountability\, labor and compensation\, credit\, and power dynamics\, and examine how these issues intersect with IRB review. Participants will gain practical insight into the unique challenges participatory science presents and learn key considerations for effective IRB oversight. \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-participatory-science-and-the-institutional-review-board/ 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:20260204T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260204T130000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183042 CREATED:20260105T145711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T145711Z UID:60438-1770206400-1770210000@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Clinical Center Ethics Grand Rounds: Reducing Use of Animals in NIH Research DESCRIPTION:Join the NIH on February 4 for a presentation titled “Clinical Center Ethics Grand Rounds: Reducing Use of Animals in NIH Research\,” presented by Jayanta Bhattacharya. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/clinical-center-ethics-grand-rounds-reducing-use-of-animals-in-nih-research/ LOCATION:Main NIH Campus; Building 10 (Clinical Center); Lipsett. Amphitheater.\, 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;TZID=America/New_York:20260209T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T160000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183042 CREATED:20260106T145314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T145409Z UID:60485-1770627600-1770739200@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:FNIH Biomarkers Consortium 20th Anniversary Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) Biomarkers Consortium is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a scientific symposium recognizing two decades of progress in advancing biomarker science. The event will highlight the Consortium’s impact on disease prevention\, detection\, diagnosis\, and treatment through collaborative research and real-world applications. It will also showcase key scientific achievements\, examine lessons learned from cross-sector partnerships\, and support discussion around future directions for biomarker development and collaboration within the broader research community. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/fnih-biomarkers-consortium-20th-anniversary-symposium/ 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:20260210T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260210T143000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183042 CREATED:20260106T151354Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T151354Z UID:60490-1770728400-1770733800@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:FISSEA Winter Forum DESCRIPTION:FISSEA is marking 38 years of collaboration and leadership with a continued focus on its annual theme\, “Collaborative Cybersecurity: Building a Community of Awareness and Action.” Its Quarterly Forums serve as a platform for members of the Federal Information Security Educators community to receive policy and program updates\, share best practices\, and engage in discussions that support collective learning and advancement in federal cybersecurity education. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/fissea-winter-forum/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/nist-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T100000 DTSTAMP:20260405T183042 CREATED:20260205T151538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T151538Z UID:60869-1770796800-1770804000@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:AI in Research Assessment\, A Global Symposium DESCRIPTION:The Research Evaluation Group (INORMS) and REACH Network will host a Global Symposium on “AI in Research Assessment” on February 11\, 2026. The event brings together international experts in research policy and evaluation to examine how artificial intelligence may influence the future of research assessment. As AI tools increasingly demonstrate the ability to generate detailed\, human-like evaluations\, the symposium will explore both their potential to reduce administrative burden and support large-scale assessment\, and the challenges they pose for transparency\, equity\, accuracy\, and research integrity. \nThe symposium will consider how AI might align with approaches that value mentorship\, open science\, societal impact\, and collaboration beyond traditional metrics. Participants will explore where AI can add value\, what safeguards are needed\, and how human judgment should remain central to research evaluation. \nKey Questions: \n\nWhen can AI meaningfully contribute to research assessment?\nWhat standards\, governance\, and oversight are required?\nWhich tasks should remain firmly in the hands of peer review?\n\nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/ai-in-research-assessment-a-global-symposium/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/cassyni-logo.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR