Strengthening and Modernizing Biosafety Oversight: Region 6 Listening Session
2026-02-26 13:00 - 14:15 (America/New_York) | 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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NIST Diffusion Workshop: Data and Model Needs for Efficient Critical Material Usage and Recovery
2026-04-14 - 2026-04-15 | NIST, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, United States
The NIST “Data and Model Needs for Efficient Critical Material Usage and Recovery” workshop brings together academic researchers and industry professionals to explore current challenges and emerging approaches in modeling transport phenomena, with a particular focus on multi-component diffusion. Discussions will highlight gaps in existing diffusion data and examine how advanced modeling techniques can support more efficient and sustainable materials processes.
Registration closes on April 7, 2026.
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Expanded Access to Investigational Drugs for Treatment Use - Questions and Answers
2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
The CDER Small Business and Industry Assistance (SBIA) program is hosting an educational webinar focused on the FDA guidance “Expanded Access to Investigational Drugs for Treatment Use: Questions and Answers.” The session explores the expanded access pathway, which allows patients with serious or immediately life‑threatening conditions to obtain investigational treatments outside of clinical trials when no comparable alternatives are available. The webinar aims to build a clear, practical understanding of the FDA’s regulatory framework and recommendations for expanded access.
Through expert presentations and a panel discussion, the event will cover key aspects of the expanded access program, including:

The three categories of expanded access: individual patient, intermediate‑size population, and treatment INDs or protocols
FDA submission, review, and reporting requirements
Common questions, misconceptions, and available tools and resources such as forms and templates

Designed for a broad audience, including drug sponsors, researchers, healthcare professionals, regulators, and patient advocates, the webinar provides guidance to help stakeholders support safe, compliant, and timely access to investigational treatments for patients in need.

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Free Live Webinar - The Need for Bioethics Departments in HBCU Medical Schools
2026-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
The Need for Bioethics Departments in HBCU Medical Schools
Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
This webinar explores the critical need for dedicated bioethics departments within Historically Black College and University (HBCU) medical schools. Participants will examine the historical and structural factors that have shaped exclusion and underrepresentation of Black communities in bioethics, and how traditional frameworks often fail to address ethical challenges rooted in racism, health inequities, and lived experience. The webinar highlights HBCUs as essential sites for advancing health justice through bioethics education, scholarship, and community engagement, and offers practical strategies for integrating bioethics into HBCU curricula, research, and partnerships.
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Research and Innovation Translation Partnerships Conference and Technology Showcase: Point of Care Technologies and Digital Health
2026-04-20 13:00 - 2026-04-22 18:00 | Main NIH Campus; Building 45 (Natcher Building), 45 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20892, United States
The NIH “Research and Innovation Translation Partnerships in Point‑of‑Care Technologies and Digital Health Conference and Technology Showcase” convenes a broad community focused on advancing healthcare innovation and commercialization. The event brings together technology developers, researchers, clinicians, and representatives from industry, funding and regulatory agencies, non‑government organizations, and investors to share insights, resources, and expectations around translating innovations into real‑world impact.
Sessions Include:

Emerging Technologies in Action
Technology Innovation in Pregnancy, Pediatrics, and Gynecologic Health: NICHD’s Investments in Diagnostics and Devices

Distinguished Lectures:

Integrating Point-of-Care Testing into Clinical Practice for Heart, Lung, Blood and Sleep Disorders: Overcoming Barriers and Enhancing Adoption
Cancer
Infectious Diseases
Maternal, Fetal, and Pediatric Health

Technical Tracks:

Heart Disease, Chronic Respiratory, Sleep Diseases
Cancer
Infectious Diseases
Maternal, Fetal, and Pediatric Health

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Grants QSMO Industry Day
2026-04-21 11:30 - 13:00 | Online
Join Grants QSMO for their online Industry Day on April 21. This event targets commercial providers in the grants management space.
Topics Include:

Federal grants management landscape
New Grants Management Special Item Number (SIN) approach
Vendor Readiness: How to prepare for the SIN
Live Q&A

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Free Live Webinar - The Role of Replication in Science
2026-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
The Role of Replication in Science
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
This webinar serves as an introduction to replications in scientific research. It begins with a discussion of how replication fits within notions of scientific progress, how it relates to public trust in science, and how the replication crisis led to new perspectives on replication. It then reviews the varying conceptualizations of replication, how to evaluate replication studies, and steps that research communities can take to make replications mainstream. The webinar emphasizes both the technical considerations and the sociological complexities involved with conducting and evaluating replication studies.
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MeRTEC Three I's Biosecurity And Research Integrity
2026-04-27 10:00 - 2026-04-30 15:00 | Online
Join the NESBR, MeRTEC, and NCABR, for the 2026 Three I’s Conference focused on promoting responsible conduct and ethics in research. The conference serves as an educational, training, and networking forum for compliance professionals working across research oversight and ethics.
The event emphasizes the importance of collaboration among IACUCs, IBCs, and IRBs to streamline compliance processes, reduce redundancy, and support investigators in meeting regulatory requirements. The conference highlights approaches to conducting research safely, ethically, and responsibly while addressing compliance and security considerations.
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Science Based Non-Academic Careers (SNAC) Workshop - Safe to Proceed: A PhD scientist’s pathway to a career in regulatory affairs
2026-04-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Join the NIH for the “Safe to Proceed: A PhD scientist’s pathway to a career in regulatory affairs” workshop on April 29, 2026.
Topics Covered:

What is regulatory affairs?
Health authority reviewer vs pharma/biotech industry reg affairs
Classic Pharma vs Biotech / Big Pharma vs Start-up?
What skills are valuable for success in this role? (Why are more and more PhDs being selected for this role?)
Salary expectations
Applying and Career progression

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Innovations in Behavioral and Social Science Research Methods
2026-04-30 13:00 - 14:30 | Online
Join the NIH Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research for a webinar highlighting NIH-funded researchers who are advancing social and behavioral science through innovative, real-world data collection practices.
Featured Researchers:

Elizabeth Pyatak, PhD
Peter James, ScD, MHS
Alison Hamilton, PhD

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Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Clinical Research (Asynchronous/Online) Course
2026-05-01 | Online
Register now for the “Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Clinical Research (Asynchronous/Online)” course, an online educational offering presented by the Bioethics Department of the NIH Clinical Center. The course is delivered asynchronously, allowing participants to review the material at their own pace. Enrollment will remain available through May 1, 2026.
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World Conference on Research Integrity
2026-05-03 - 2026-05-06 | The Westin Bayshore, 1601 Bayshore Drive, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6G 2V4, Canada
The 9th World Conference on Research Integrity (WCRI) will take place May 3–6, 2026, in Vancouver, Canada, bringing together a global community focused on responsible research practices. Open to participants across all disciplines, career stages, and professional roles, WCRI convenes academics, practitioners, and policymakers from universities, research institutions, funding bodies, publishers, and government organizations. The conference features an interactive program that blends research findings, reflective discussion, and policy development.
While each WCRI highlights specific themes, the program consistently addresses the full spectrum of research integrity and responsible research practice issues.
The Vancouver edition will highlight the following three themes:

Artificial Intelligence
Research Security
Indigenous Knowledge Systems

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OTC Monograph Drug User Fee Amendments (OMUFA): Understanding FY 2026 User Fees and Registration
2026-05-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Online
Join the FDA for its “(OMUFA): Understanding FY 2026 User Fees and Registration” webinar on May 5, which provides an overview of the Over‑the‑Counter Drug User Fee Amendments (OMUFA) with a focus on user fee requirements and related regulatory processes.
Topics Include:

OMUFA user fee overview, fee liability periods, and due dates
Registration requirements for over‑the‑counter monograph drug facilities
OMUFA fee types
Fiscal year 2026 target revenue, fee rates, and timelines
Penalties for failure to pay user fees
Fee payment procedures, refund eligibility, and frequently asked questions

Suggested Audience:

Regulatory affairs professionals
Industry partners following OMUFA implementation
Researchers, foreign regulators, consultants, and clinical research coordinators
Importers, supply chain professionals, and healthcare professionals
Members of the public with an interest in over‑the‑counter drug products

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