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Free Webinar Replay - Qualitative Data Analysis: Eight-Step Basic Process
2026-03-24 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | 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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Building Your Small Business Cybersecurity Team: From In-House to Outsourcing
2026-05-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
This NIST webinar, held in recognition of National Small Business Week, focuses on considerations for building a cybersecurity‑ready team within small business environments. The session examines how cybersecurity responsibilities can be structured based on factors such as organizational size, available resources, staffing capabilities, and risk profile, including approaches that rely on internal staff, external support, or a combination of both.
Topics to be discussed include:

Key considerations when planning a cybersecurity team
Alternatives to hiring dedicated cybersecurity staff, such as third‑party vendors or apprenticeship models
Community resources available to support small businesses
Factors to consider when hiring or outsourcing cybersecurity roles
Resources and strategies for training staff and promoting organization‑wide cybersecurity awareness
Use of the NIST NICE Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity and related tools

Time will be allocated for audience questions and discussion.
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NICE Webinar: Beyond Technical Skills - The Human Element of a Cyber Career
2026-05-13 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Join the NIST for its NICE Webinar, “Beyond Technical Skills – The Human Element of a Cyber Career” on May 13. This webinar explores the critical role that human and professional skills play in today’s cybersecurity workforce. While technical expertise remains important, the session focuses on how collaboration, communication, and sound decision-making contribute to effective cybersecurity practices in complex and fast-changing environments.
Participants will gain insight into the human side of cybersecurity careers, including why workplace, professional, and leadership skills are essential for strengthening teams and organizations. Topics include the value of teamwork, problem-solving, and clear communication in supporting responsible actions and building a resilient, well-rounded cyber workforce.
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Free Live Webinar - Work-Life Balance in Research Administration
2026-05-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Work-Life Balance in Research Administration
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Drawing on industry research and professional organization guidance, this webinar examines work-life balance in research administration, emphasizing that workload growth, regulatory complexity, and invisible responsibilities contribute to burnout and inefficiency. The webinar will highlight practical, evidence-based strategies that support a healthy balance at individual, team, and institutional levels. The webinar concludes with actionable approaches to create a more sustainable work environment while maintaining compliance, productivity, and high-quality research support.
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2026 NIH AI Symposium
2026-05-15 08:00 - 17:00 | Main NIH Campus; Building 10 (Masur)
The NIH AI Symposium is a one-day event that brings together researchers from multiple disciplines to discuss the use of artificial intelligence in biomedical research. The symposium is open to individuals with varying levels of AI experience and focuses on sharing current AI-related research and approaches used across the NIH.
This year’s theme emphasizes practical implementation of AI in biomedical research, including:

Examples of AI-related research conducted at the NIH
Strategies researchers have used to integrate AI into their work
Common challenges and lessons learned from applying AI methods in research settings

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Fueling Cancer Progression by the Nervous System Webinar - Cancer Neuroscience of Brain Metastasis
2026-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Online
The NIH Fueling Cancer Progression by the Nervous System series is a six‑part webinar series focused on the intersection of neuroscience and cancer biology. The series examines how interactions between the nervous system, cancer cells, and the surrounding microenvironment contribute to cancer progression, including spread and metastatic colonization, with an emphasis on underlying molecular mechanisms.
This webinar will focus specifically on the cancer neuroscience of brain metastasis.
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Free Live Webinar - Demystifying Grant Application Reviews
2026-05-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Demystifying Grant Application Reviews
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Grant application reviews can feel opaque and intimidating to trainees and early-career investigators, particularly for those new to clinical research and quality improvement (QI). Understanding how reviewers evaluate applications—and why strong projects are sometimes not funded—is essential for developing competitive proposals and responding effectively to feedback. This webinar provides an overview of common grant review processes and scoring criteria. The webinar discusses how applications are assessed, common reasons for unfavorable reviews, and strategies for interpreting reviewer feedback to strengthen future submissions.
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May Tour for NIST's 125th Anniversary
2026-05-21 17:30 - 19:00 | NIST – Administration Building 101, Green Auditorium, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD, 20899, United States
The May Tour for NIST’s 125th Anniversary offers an introduction to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), followed by an evening visit to one of its research laboratories. During registration, attendees select the laboratory they wish to visit, with participation assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
Laboratory visit options include:

National Fire Research Laboratory – A large-scale fire research facility where NIST conducts experiments that support fire safety standards, building codes, fire investigations, and the validation of computational fire models. Current research areas include large fire measurement, wildland–urban interface fires, and material flammability.
Robotics Test Facility – A research environment focused on developing test methods to evaluate emergency response robots, such as ground robots, aerial drones, and aquatic vehicles. This work supports first responders in assessing whether robotic technologies are suitable for applications like search and rescue, bomb disposal, and firefighting.

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Free Live Webinar - How to Effectively Communicate with Physicians About Compliance Matters
2026-05-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
How to Effectively Communicate with Physicians About Compliance Matters
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Communicating compliance expectations to physicians can be challenging, especially in fast-paced clinical environments. This webinar will provide practical strategies to help compliance professionals engage physicians in a way that builds trust, reduces resistance, and drives better outcomes.
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2026 NICE Conference & Expo
2026-06-01 - 2026-06-03 | Philadelphia Marriott Downtown, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, United States
The 2026 NICE Conference & Expo will take place June 1–3, 2026, at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Hosted by Florida International University and New America, and supported by NICE, a program of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) within the U.S. Department of Commerce, the conference convenes professionals involved in cybersecurity education, training, and workforce development. The event aims to foster collaboration and share strategies for strengthening the current and future cybersecurity workforce.
This year’s theme, “From Foundations to the Future: Transforming the Cybersecurity Workforce,” focuses on connecting established practices with innovative and inclusive approaches to address evolving technologies and workforce needs.
The conference is designed for a broad audience, including:

Employers and Hiring Managers who need to recruit, hire, develop, and retain a skilled cybersecurity workforce
Educators from K12 Schools, Community Colleges, 4 Year Colleges, and Universities
Advisors to students, job-seekers, and employees seeking careers in cybersecurity
Students and aspiring professionals desiring to enter the cyber workforce
Providers of training content and learning environments
Suppliers of industry-recognized certifications in cybersecurity
Managers of workforce development programs
Organizers of community economic development initiatives
Developers of innovative products and services that enable developing a skilled workforce
Policymakers from local, state, federal, and international government

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Free Live Webinar - Understanding and Monitoring Research Awards: A Guide for Faculty
2026-06-04 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Understanding and Monitoring Research Awards: A Guide for Faculty
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
This webinar is designed for new and early-career principal investigators and faculty who are managing sponsored research. Participants will gain a clear understanding of the financial responsibilities associated with managing federal and other sponsored awards, including understanding your award, monitoring budgets, and ensuring costs are reasonable, allocable, and allowable. The webinar provides practical strategies for monthly financial oversight and highlights common pitfalls that can trigger audit findings. The webinar includes usable tips and techniques to help manage grants effectively, avoid compliance issues, and support the long-term success of research programs.
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Fiscal Year 2026 Generic Drug Science and Research Initiatives Public Workshop
2026-06-08 08:30 - 2026-06-09 16:30 | Online
This annual public workshop hosted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will provide an overview of ongoing science and research initiatives related to generic drugs, as well as an opportunity for public input. The workshop supports FDA’s commitment under the Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2022 (GDUFA III) to develop an annual list of research priorities specific to generic drugs. Input is sought from stakeholders across the generic drug industry, academia, patient advocacy groups, professional societies, and other interested parties, and will inform the agency’s Fiscal Year 2027 GDUFA science and research priorities.
Workshop discussions will focus on identifying research needs that address scientific knowledge gaps and regulatory challenges impacting generic drug development and assessment, including complex generics. Public input will also be solicited on the prioritization of product-specific guidances (PSGs).
Key topic areas include:

Leveraging Generic Drug Industry Expertise & Insights for GDUFA Research & PSG Prioritization
Addressing Ongoing Challenges with Impurities such as Nitrosamines
Expanding Regulatory Flexibility with Bioequivalence Approaches and Standards
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to Address Practical Challenges for Generic Drug Development and Regulatory Assessment
Standardizing Characterization Test Methods Supporting Bioequivalence and Product Quality

These sessions are intended to support transparency and collaboration as FDA advances its generic drug research agenda.
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FAES Science Insight Series: Trust Through Knowledge Grounding: AI Agents in Biomedicine
2026-06-09 11:45 - 13:00 | Main NIH Campus; Building 10 (Clinical Center); 10; B1N206, 10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD, 20892, United States
Join the NIH for its “Trust Through Knowledge Grounding: AI Agents in Biomedicine” presentation in the FAES Science Insight Series.
This session will focus on recent advances in large language models (LLMs) and their application in biomedical research and clinical settings. The talk will examine challenges related to reliability, interpretability, and hallucination in AI systems and explore how expert-curated domain knowledge can address these concerns. Drawing on real-world case studies, including GeneAgent (Nature Methods, 2025), the presentation will highlight design principles for building scientifically sound and interpretable AI agents.
The session will be led by Zhiyong Lu, PhD, FACMI, FIAHSI, Senior Investigator at the National Institutes of Health.
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Free Live Webinar - Survey Research: From Design to Implementation
2026-06-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Online
Survey Research: From Design to Implementation
Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET
Have you ever wanted to learn what it takes to create and field a survey? This webinar will cover essential topics including determining your survey’s scope, writing questions, putting them together in a questionnaire, sampling participants and collecting data, and reporting results. There will be ample time for Q&A during the webinar, so bring any survey design questions you have.
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