CITI Program

Free Live Webinar - Participatory Science and the Institutional Review Board
2026-01-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Online
Participatory Science and the Institutional Review Board
Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Participatory 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.
This 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.
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Clinical Center Ethics Grand Rounds: Reducing Use of Animals in NIH Research
2026-02-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Main NIH Campus; Building 10 (Clinical Center); Lipsett. Amphitheater., 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20892, United States
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.
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FNIH Biomarkers Consortium 20th Anniversary Symposium
2026-02-09 09:00 - 2026-02-10 16:00 | Online
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.
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FISSEA Winter Forum
2026-02-10 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
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.
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AI in Research Assessment, A Global Symposium
2026-02-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Online
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.
The 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.
Key Questions:

When can AI meaningfully contribute to research assessment?
What standards, governance, and oversight are required?
Which tasks should remain firmly in the hands of peer review?

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Free Live Webinar - Applications of AI in the Medicare Coverage Analysis
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Applications of AI in the Medicare Coverage Analysis
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. ET
This webinar first defines what AI is to ensure the audience has a fundamental understanding of the technology and some of the terms we will utilize throughout the webinar. The webinar then focuses on explaining the various bottlenecks in the Medicare Coverage Analysis process. The final portion of the presentation will cover how AI can be leveraged to address these bottlenecks and pain points.
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2058 Document Control and Record Keeping
2026-02-12 14:00 - 16:00 | Online
Join the NIST for a webinar that provides an overview of controlled document management and record keeping as essential processes in calibration laboratories. The session will introduce key principles of Laboratory Management System document control required to support effective record management and successful implementation of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
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Strengthening and Modernizing Biosafety Oversight: Region 5 Listening Session
2026-02-12 15:00 - 16:15 | Online
Join the NIH and the Front Range Biosafety Association on February 12 for their virtual listening session focused on advancing efforts to modernize and strengthen biosafety oversight.
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NIST Small Business Community of Interest Quarterly Calls
2026-02-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Small Business Cybersecurity Community of Interest (COI) brings together public and private sector stakeholders to share insights, challenges, and expertise that help inform NIST’s efforts to address the cybersecurity needs of small businesses. The COI’s quarterly meetings provide updates on NIST’s small business cybersecurity initiatives, feature discussions on relevant topics, and offer opportunities for participants to engage through questions and dialogue.
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Public Meeting: FDA Rare Disease Day 2026
2026-02-23 09:00 - 16:00 | Online
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host Rare Disease Day, a virtual public meeting, on Monday, February 23, 2026, in observance of Rare Disease Week. With the theme “Moving Forward. Looking Ahead. An Event for Patients,” the meeting will focus on strengthening engagement and collaboration with patients and their communities to support and accelerate the development of medical products for rare diseases. The event will also highlight opportunities for patients to connect with FDA and participate in ongoing outreach and engagement efforts to ensure patient perspectives inform medical product development and regulatory decision-making.
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ASCE Tenth Annual Seminar
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-26 | Texas A&M Hotel and Conference Center, 177 Joe Routt Blvd, College Station, TX, 77840, United States
ASCE 2026 will bring together more than 600 leaders from federal agencies, over 150 universities, and representatives from 25 countries for a global discussion on the future of academic research security. The event focuses on strengthening international collaboration while addressing the evolving challenges facing research institutions worldwide.
Centered on the theme “Securing Knowledge Across Borders: Strengthening International Research Partnerships,” the conference will explore four key areas:

Institutional Research Security: Policy, Compliance, and Implementation
Global Collaboration and Strategic Partnerships
Emerging Threats and Adaptive Security Strategies
Education, Training, and Workforce Development in Research Security

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COGR February Virtual Membership Meeting 2026
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-27 | Online
COGR will host its annual virtual membership meeting from February 24-27, 2026.
The membership meeting offers a nationwide forum for members and ERI representatives to engage on important federal policy, compliance, and research administration matters. The meeting will feature plenary discussions, agency briefings, and committee updates while covering evolving regulatory and policy issues.
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Strengthening and Modernizing Biosafety Oversight: Region 6 Listening Session
2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:15 | Online
Join the NIH, the University of California Biological Safety Officer’s Working Group, BioNet, and the Arizona Biosafety Alliance for a public listening session on February 26 regarding the NIH’s effort to modernize and strengthen biosafety oversight.
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Free Live Webinar - Surviving and Thriving with Professional Change
2026-02-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Surviving and Thriving with Professional Change
Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Individuals may encounter professional change in expected or unexpected ways. Regardless of how it is encountered, professional change requires individuals to adjust. This webinar focuses on adjusting in ways that support individuals not only in surviving, but also in thriving in their new normal. Drawing on the speaker’s own experience and lessons learned, this webinar explores key considerations and strategies for navigating professional change.
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Annual Research Ethics Day Conference 2026 — The Future of Research Ethics: Threats & Opportunities
2026-03-04 10:00 - 16:00 | Online
The University of Minnesota’s 11th Annual Research Ethics Day Conference will examine the evolving landscape of research ethics amid significant changes in research funding, oversight structures, and emerging technologies. The conference will focus on how to maintain essential ethical safeguards while adapting to shifts such as changes in federal ethics personnel, funding models, and support for research oversight, including Institutional Review Boards.
Bringing together national experts from diverse disciplines, the event will explore the current state of research ethics, strategies to strengthen research integrity and trustworthy science, approaches to ethics in community-engaged research, and the ethical implications of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence. The conference is free and open to the public.
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Science Based Non-Academic Careers (SNAC) Workshop - How to Leverage Your Scientific Skills to Thrive in Biotech R&D
2026-03-04 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Join the NIH for the “How to Leverage Your Scientific Skills to Thrive in Biotech R&D” workshop on March 4, 2026. The SNAC workshop provides NCI Fellows, Staff Scientists, and Staff Clinicians with guidance and insight into a range of science-focused career paths beyond traditional independent academic research.
Topics Covered:

What positions are available in Biotech R&D? Are there more options than just “wet lab” positions?
What skills translate and are required for Biotech R&D?
How do I catch my “big break” in Biotech R&D?
Does networking matter?
How do I merge “classic science” with “future science”?

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Association for Practical and Professional Ethics (APPE) 2026 Conference
2026-03-05 - 2026-03-08 | Hyatt Regency St. Louis, 315 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
The Association for Practical and Professional Ethics (APPE) has announced a call for proposals for its annual conference, centered on the theme “What Do We Owe Each Other?” The conference will explore ethical responsibilities in an increasingly complex world, examining how obligations to others are understood and enacted across personal, professional, and societal contexts.
Proposed sessions are encouraged to address how ethical responsibilities evolve during times of crisis and uncertainty, as well as how individuals and organizations navigate questions of moral responsibility in both high-stakes and everyday situations.
The conference will include an Opening Plenary, Keynote address, concurrent sessions, an opening reception, and various pre-conference opportunities.
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Free Live Webinar - Quantitative Research: What IRBs Need to Know
2026-03-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Quantitative Research: What IRBs Need to Know
Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Quantitative research presents unique ethical challenges that go beyond traditional IRB concerns. This webinar equips IRB members with practical tools to evaluate quantitative study designs, from recognizing how methodological decisions carry ethical weight to assessing data privacy risks, informed consent challenges, and protections for vulnerable populations. Participants will also explore the growing threat of AI bot contamination in online survey research and what IRBs can do to address it. Whether you’re new to reviewing quantitative studies or looking to sharpen your approach, this session offers actionable guidance grounded in current best practices.
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NCI Career Development Workshop: Advancement to Research Independence
2026-03-09 10:00 - 16:00 | Online
Join the NCI Center for Cancer Training (CCT) Cancer Training Branch (CTB) for the NCI Career Development Workshop: Advancement to Research Independence on March 9, 2026. This workshop is designed to help NCI career development awardees and prospective applicants build the knowledge and skills needed to successfully transition toward independent careers in cancer research, with a focus on practical guidance for long-term professional advancement.
Speakers will include:

NCI career development awardees who will share their experiences and perspectives on applying for these awards as well as navigating the tenure path.
NCI program and grants management staff who will shed light on the NIH grants system and the roles they play in guiding applicants and awardees.
Peer reviewers who describe what they look for in an NIH research project grant application.

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Free Live Webinar - Applying AI in GMP Auditing: Current Practices and Future Perspectives
2026-03-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Applying AI in GMP Auditing: Current Practices and Future Perspectives
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
This webinar explores how artificial intelligence (AI) is being responsibly integrated into Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) auditing across the regulated life sciences environment. You will gain practical insight into designing and executing AI‑enabled audits that align with current regulatory guidance while maintaining data integrity, traceability, and auditor accountability. The webinar also examines emerging trends in AI‑driven GMP compliance, including circular innovation models, ethical considerations, and risk‑mitigation strategies for AI systems—equipping auditors and quality professionals to navigate today’s expectations and tomorrow’s opportunities.
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Multi-modal Modeling in Precision Medicine: From Data Imputation to Synthetic Data
2026-03-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
Join the NIH for an introduction to multi-modal data modeling, an emerging approach that leverages large, pre-trained AI foundation models to infer missing biomedical data and create realistic synthetic samples. The session will highlight how multi-modal modeling enables researchers to capture complex relationships across diverse data types, such as omics and imaging, supporting efficient, in-silico investigation of disease processes while reducing reliance on expensive and time-intensive data collection.
What You’ll Learn:

How cross-modal data modeling uses one data type (like imaging) to fill in gaps in another data type (like genomics).
Ongoing multi-modal modeling efforts in spatial omics, digital pathology, and radiology.
How multi-modal modeling is anticipated to help us better understand disease biology and improve healthcare practices.

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Free Live Webinar - Finding the Money: Identify Funding Opportunities for Residents and Fellows
2026-03-19 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Finding the Money: Identify Funding Opportunities for Residents and Fellows
Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Clinical research and quality improvement (QI) projects are increasingly expected of residents and fellows, yet identifying funding and navigating application processes can be daunting, particularly for trainees balancing heavy clinical responsibilities. Even experienced faculty and research professionals may find the funding landscape complex and fragmented. This webinar introduces common funding mechanisms that support resident- and fellow-led QI and clinical research initiatives, including institutional, foundation, and early-career opportunities. Participants will learn practical strategies for aligning project aims with funding priorities and developing a competitive funding application.
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Free Webinar Replay - Artificial Intelligence: The Impact on Academic and Research Integrity
2026-03-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
CITI Program Replay: Artificial Intelligence: The Impact on Academic and Research Integrity
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. ET
This previously released webinar will review some of the basic terminology and definitions related to artificial intelligence in an academic setting. It will discuss the positive and negative impacts that generative AI programs could have in an academic setting. The webinar will prompt participants to think about their institutional policies, procedures, and practices and how these could affect teaching and learning at their institutions. It will then discuss how to foster a culture of integrity and promote ethical thinking. It concludes with examples as “food for thought.”
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Workshop on Foundation Models for Cancer: Advancing Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Treatment Response
2026-03-24 10:00 - 2026-03-26 14:00 | Online
This NIH workshop will focus on the growing role of foundation models in advancing cancer research and patient care. Attendees will learn how these sophisticated AI approaches are being applied to enhance diagnostic accuracy, predict disease outcomes, and inform treatment decisions, with discussion centered on translating research innovations into practical clinical tools and scalable technologies.
Key Topics:

Foundation Model Primer: A high-level introduction to foundation models.
Multimodal Data: Combining pathology, radiology, omics, and patient data into unified models.
Prediction: Predicting therapeutic response, resistance, and patient outcomes.
Validation and Reproducibility: Ensuring model results are consistent and reliable for real-world clinical performance and use.
Diagnostic Case Studies: Real-world applications for early detection and automated diagnostics.
Federated Learning: Approaches to training robust models across multiple institutions—without sharing sensitive patient data
Challenges, Risk, and Regulation: Addressing model interpretability and regulatory considerations for clinical adoption.

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Free Webinar Replay - Service Dogs in Science: Barriers to Inclusion
2026-03-24 10:45 - 11:45 | Online
CITI Program Replay: Service Dogs in Science: Barriers to Inclusion
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:45 a.m. ET
This previously released webinar delves into the debate surrounding providing service dogs access to science laboratories. This webinar provides information on the barriers that exist for the handler and the dog and how to identify hazards and risks to ensure that integrity of the laboratory and research. The webinar discusses the barriers and methods that may be used to include service dog handlers in sciences.
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Free Webinar Replay - Qualitative Data Analysis: Eight-Step Basic Process
2026-03-24 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
CITI Program Replay: Qualitative Data Analysis: Eight-Step Basic Process
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 12:30 p.m. ET
This previously released webinar explores the distinctive features of qualitative research, blending these insights with foundational principles of qualitative data analysis. Participants will be guided through the eight essential steps of the qualitative data analysis process, demonstrated with a practical example. Key topics include examining data within individual cases and across multiple cases aligned with research objectives, analyzing both manifest and latent content, identifying underlying constructs, extracting themes, and verifying interpretations. Additional resources, including textbooks, digital materials, and tools such as software solutions and AI, will be provided to support continued learning in qualitative data analysis.
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Free Webinar Replay - Generative AI and Science Communication
2026-03-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
CITI Program Replay: Generative AI and Science Communication
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
This previously released webinar discusses the use of generative AI (GenAI) for science communication. You will learn practical strategies for applying GenAI tools in research communication planning, enhancing research communication, and reviewing research communications. In addition, you will review the current limitations of GenAI in research communications and considerations for the ethical disclosure of GenAI.
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Free Webinar Replay - A Recovering IRB Chair's Guidance to Students who want to do Research
2026-03-24 15:30 - 16:30 | Online
CITI Program Replay: A Recovering IRB Chair’s Guidance to Students who want to do Research
Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3:30 p.m. ET
This previously released webinar offers some practical advice from a recovering IRB Chair for students who want to do research. Guidelines are provided for students who are at the initial phase of undertaking research – with an eye toward helping student researchers manage the IRB review process. Feasibility of the proposed research and a few reality “checks” are offered for those who are beginning their research process.
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Science Based Non-Academic Careers (SNAC) Workshop - From NIH to Genentech and Beyond: Navigating Careers in Pharma, Biotech, and the Startup Frontier
2026-04-01 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Join the NIH for the “From NIH to Genentech and Beyond: Navigating Careers in Pharma, Biotech, and the Startup Frontier” workshop, presented by Prasun Misra on April 1, 2026. The SNAC workshop assists and informs NCI Fellows, Staff Scientists, and Staff Clinicians about exploring various science-based career opportunities outside of independent academic research.
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Free Live Webinar - The Regulatory Landscape and Practical Challenges in Cellular Therapy
2026-04-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
The Regulatory Landscape and Practical Challenges in Cellular Therapy
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
The webinar describes how human cells, tissues, or cellular and tissue-based products (HCT/Ps) are regulated under 21 CFR 1271. It discusses the origins of Good Tissue Practices (GTPs), the challenges in industrial cell therapy product development, the academic context of cell therapies, and the misconceptions and pitfalls in HCT/P classification. The webinar also includes an explanation of donor eligibility and safety considerations in HCT/Ps.
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