CITI Program

Strengthening Small Business and HBCU Collaborations to Advance Research Conference
2026-06-30 09:00 - 2026-07-01 16:00 (America/New_York) | Main NIH Campus; Building 45 (Natcher Building), 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20892, United States
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Small Business Program Office (SBPO), will host a conference highlighting the current state of biomedical research at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The event will convene stakeholders across sectors to support innovation in alignment with Presidential Executive Order 14283.
The conference will focus on building partnerships and expanding opportunities for HBCUs and small businesses through:

Efforts to strengthen research capacity and funding pathways
Panel discussions and breakout sessions to encourage knowledge exchange and advance health-related research

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Rapid Drug Analysis and Research (RaDAR) In-Person Meeting
2026-07-14 - 2026-07-16 | Courtyard by Marriott Gaithersburg Washingtonian Center, 204 Boardwalk Place, Gaithersburg, MD, 20878, United States
Join the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) for a multi-day workshop, bringing together scientists and public health professionals to discuss the Rapid Drug Analysis and Research (RaDAR) program. The event is designed as a collaborative forum to share updates on current and future program initiatives, while supporting dialogue on drug analysis efforts across the public health community.
The workshop will focus on knowledge exchange and program development through:

Educational sessions on RaDAR program initiatives and priorities
Discussions on best practices and lessons learned among current and prospective participants
Opportunities for attendees to provide feedback to NIST on evolving drug analysis needs

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Town Hall – Content of Human Factors Information in Medical Device Marketing Submissions, Final Guidance
2026-07-22 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will host a town hall for industry stakeholders and other interested parties to discuss the final guidance, Content of Human Factors Information in Medical Device Marketing Submissions, issued on May 29, 2026. The session will focus on the role of human factors and user interface design in supporting the safe and effective use of medical devices, as well as the implications of the new guidance for regulatory submissions.
Key topics include:

The importance of evaluating user interface design during device development
Expectations for documenting human factors and usability information in marketing submissions
Alignment with existing guidance, including Applying Human Factors and Usability Engineering to Medical Devices

The event is intended to provide clarity on regulatory expectations and facilitate discussion on integrating human factors considerations into medical device development and submission processes.
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BSRA/SRNL/DOE-OCI Research Security Workshop
2026-08-12 08:00 - 2026-08-13 12:00 | Clemson University – The Clyde V. Madren Conference Center, 230 Madren Center Drive, Clemson, SC, 29634, United States
Join the BSRA, SRNL, and DOE-OCI for the 5th Annual Research Security Workshop from August 12-13, 2026.
Professionals from government agencies and academic institutions across the United States will lead sessions designed to support your organization in navigating the evolving landscape of research security policies, with actionable strategies you can apply to strengthen your program.
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Cancer Immunology in the Era of Omics and Artificial Intelligence
2026-08-27 08:00 - 2026-08-28 17:00 | Main NIH Campus; Building 35, 35 Convent Dr, Bethesda, MD, 20892, United States
Join the NIH for a two-day national symposium that addresses recent advances in cancer immunology in the era of omics and artificial intelligence.
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