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: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:20260625T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221409 CREATED:20260109T142426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185855Z UID:60513-1782396000-1782399600@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Free Live Webinar - Cybersecurity in Academic Research: Faculty and Students Collaborating Safely DESCRIPTION:Cybersecurity in Academic Research: Faculty and Students Collaborating Safely\nThursday\, June 25\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET\nFaculty and students frequently collaborate on research projects that involve sensitive data and shared resources\, presenting unique cybersecurity challenges. This webinar offers a high-level overview of common risks in collaborative research environments and practical strategies to safeguard data and systems. Participants will learn to recognize sensitive data types that require enhanced protection\, identify cybersecurity requirements in research solicitations\, and apply best practices for device management\, access control\, and secure data handling. The webinar also highlights institutional resources—such as security plans\, technology control plans\, and checklists—that support compliance with sponsor and university requirements. Attendees are encouraged to review related CITI Program courses beforehand. \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-cybersecurity-in-academic-research-faculty-and-students-collaborating-safely/ 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:20260604T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221410 CREATED:20260119T201522Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T185842Z UID:60605-1780581600-1780585200@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Free Live Webinar - Understanding and Monitoring Research Awards: A Guide for Faculty DESCRIPTION:Understanding and Monitoring Research Awards: A Guide for Faculty\nThursday\, June 4\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET\nThis 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. \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-understanding-and-monitoring-research-awards-a-guide-for-faculty/ 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:20260427T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221410 CREATED:20260205T155317Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T155406Z UID:60882-1777284000-1777561200@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:MeRTEC Three I's Biosecurity And Research Integrity DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/mertec-three-is-biosecurity-and-research-integrity/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mertec-three-is.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221410 CREATED:20260304T142518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T142518Z UID:61168-1775743200-1775746800@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Free Live Webinar - The Regulatory Landscape and Practical Challenges in Cellular Therapy DESCRIPTION:The Regulatory Landscape and Practical Challenges in Cellular Therapy\nThursday\, April 9\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET\nThe 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. \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-the-regulatory-landscape-and-practical-challenges-in-cellular-therapy/ 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:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221410 CREATED:20260304T152400Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T152400Z UID:61180-1776258000-1776263400@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Expanded Access to Investigational Drugs for Treatment Use - Questions and Answers DESCRIPTION: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. \nThrough expert presentations and a panel discussion\, the event will cover key aspects of the expanded access program\, including: \n\nThe three categories of expanded access: individual patient\, intermediate‑size population\, and treatment INDs or protocols\nFDA submission\, review\, and reporting requirements\nCommon questions\, misconceptions\, and available tools and resources such as forms and templates\n\nDesigned 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. \n\nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/expanded-access-to-investigational-drugs-for-treatment-use-questions-and-answers/ 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:20260420T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T180000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221410 CREATED:20260304T153527Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T153924Z UID:61183-1776690000-1776880800@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Research and Innovation Translation Partnerships Conference and Technology Showcase: Point of Care Technologies and Digital Health DESCRIPTION: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. \nSessions Include: \n\nEmerging Technologies in Action\nTechnology Innovation in Pregnancy\, Pediatrics\, and Gynecologic Health: NICHD’s Investments in Diagnostics and Devices\n\nDistinguished Lectures: \n\nIntegrating Point-of-Care Testing into Clinical Practice for Heart\, Lung\, Blood and Sleep Disorders: Overcoming Barriers and Enhancing Adoption\nCancer\nInfectious Diseases\nMaternal\, Fetal\, and Pediatric Health\n\nTechnical Tracks: \n\nHeart Disease\, Chronic Respiratory\, Sleep Diseases\nCancer\nInfectious Diseases\nMaternal\, Fetal\, and Pediatric Health\n\n\nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/research-and-innovation-translation-partnerships-conference-and-technology-showcase-point-of-care-technologies-and-digital-health/ LOCATION:Main NIH Campus; Building 45 (Natcher Building)\, 45 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;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 DTSTAMP:20260404T221410 CREATED:20260305T152859Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T152938Z UID:61195-1777593600-1777679999@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Ethical and Regulatory Aspects of Clinical Research (Asynchronous/Online) Course DESCRIPTION: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. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/ethical-and-regulatory-aspects-of-clinical-research-asynchronous-online-course/ 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:20260429T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221410 CREATED:20260305T153556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T153556Z UID:61198-1777474800-1777478400@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Science Based Non-Academic Careers (SNAC) Workshop - Safe to Proceed: A PhD scientist’s pathway to a career in regulatory affairs DESCRIPTION:Join the NIH for the “Safe to Proceed: A PhD scientist’s pathway to a career in regulatory affairs” workshop on April 29\, 2026. \nTopics Covered: \n\nWhat is regulatory affairs?\nHealth authority reviewer vs pharma/biotech industry reg affairs\nClassic Pharma vs Biotech / Big Pharma vs Start-up?\nWhat skills are valuable for success in this role? (Why are more and more PhDs being selected for this role?)\nSalary expectations\nApplying and Career progression\n\nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/science-based-non-academic-careers-snac-workshop-safe-to-proceed-a-phd-scientists-pathway-to-a-career-in-regulatory-affairs/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/nih-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260414 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416 DTSTAMP:20260404T221410 CREATED:20260305T154600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T154600Z UID:61200-1776124800-1776297599@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:NIST Diffusion Workshop: Data and Model Needs for Efficient Critical Material Usage and Recovery DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegistration closes on April 7\, 2026. \nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/nist-diffusion-workshop-data-and-model-needs-for-efficient-critical-material-usage-and-recovery/ LOCATION:NIST\, 100 Bureau Drive\, Gaithersburg\, MD\, 20899\, United States 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:20260415T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221410 CREATED:20260317T131048Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T131048Z UID:61280-1776261600-1776265200@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Free Live Webinar - The Need for Bioethics Departments in HBCU Medical Schools DESCRIPTION:The Need for Bioethics Departments in HBCU Medical Schools\nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. ET\nThis 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. \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-the-need-for-bioethics-departments-in-hbcu-medical-schools/ 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:20260421T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260421T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221410 CREATED:20260326T141121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T141205Z UID:61417-1776771000-1776776400@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Grants QSMO Industry Day DESCRIPTION:Join Grants QSMO for their online Industry Day on April 21. This event targets commercial providers in the grants management space. \nTopics Include: \n\nFederal grants management landscape\nNew Grants Management Special Item Number (SIN) approach\nVendor Readiness: How to prepare for the SIN\nLive Q&A\n\nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/grants-qsmo-industry-day/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/grants-qsmo-indsustry-day.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T221410 CREATED:20260401T140812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T140812Z UID:61552-1777554000-1777559400@about.citiprogram.org SUMMARY:Innovations in Behavioral and Social Science Research Methods DESCRIPTION: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. \nFeatured Researchers: \n\nElizabeth Pyatak\, PhD\nPeter James\, ScD\, MHS\nAlison Hamilton\, PhD\n\nVisit the event page for more information. URL:https://about.citiprogram.org/event/innovations-in-behavioral-and-social-science-research-methods/ LOCATION:Online ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://about.citiprogram.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/bssr-nih-events.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR