PRIM&R advances the highest ethical standards in the conduct of research.

Meeting the Challenges of IACUC Administration: Case Studies in Handling Complex Protocol Issues/Situations

Speakers and attendees will work through case studies on protocol review issues and discuss possible ways to handle these complex situations.

What will I learn to do?

Discuss and analyze simulated, problematic scenarios on IACUC protocol reviews
Share potential solutions to problems with protocols while maintaining compliance

Who should attend?

ACU/IACUC Administrators, Managers, and Staff

Continuing Education

Course participants who hold the Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA®) credential may apply 1.5 continuing education credits towards CPIA recertification credit for each course in the IACUC Core Training.

Reserve Your Spot

2024 PRIM&R Annual Conference, Seattle, WA, November 17-20

Save the Date: Elevate Your Knowledge in Seattle—Exciting Content Awaits

PRIMR24 Call for Planning Committee Members

PRIM&R is seeking member volunteers* to serve on the PRIMR24 Call for Conference Planning Committees——groups of subject matter experts that review session proposals and develop content for the PRIMR24 agenda.

There are currently three planning committees:

Human Subjects Research Content Planning Committee
IACUC Content Planning Committee
Institutional Leadership Planning Committee

*Number of slots vary based on existing member term limits. Based on past demand in this opportunity and our desire to ensure a diverse representation of people, professional roles, and institution types; we will not be able to accept all that apply.

The deadline to apply is December 15, 2023.

Apply Now

PRIMR24 Call for Session Proposals

Contribute session ideas for consideration by the conference planning committees for inclusion on the annual conference agendas. The estimated time commitment is two to three hours per contribution, plus the presentation time at the conference if the planning committee selects your proposal.

Proposals are due by February 2, 2024.

Find Out More

Science

Saudi Universities Lose Highly Cited Researchers After Payment Schemes Raise Ethics Concerns

UNESCO

Global Forum on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence 2024

NIH RFI on Developing Consent Language for Research Using Digital Health Technologies

Response due by December 12, 2023

NIH RFI on Opportunities and Challenges for the Collection, Use, and Sharing of Real-World Data

Response due by December 14, 2023

OLAW RFI on Proposed Guidance on Cephalopod Care and Use

Response due by December 22, 2023

How to submit public policy comments. For questions, feedback, or to let us know about a policy item not listed, please contact us.

Explore the Many Resources Available to PRIM&R Members

Advance Your Career

Free continuing education credits through Research Ethics Digest Self-Study Program and Knowledge Center content
Complimentary enrollment in the Certificate Program
Exclusive Volunteer Opportunities
Free access to annual Workload and Salary Survey reports

Learn More About Membership

Recertification by Continuing Education(CE) Credit Deadline December 15

Those who became certified (or recertified) on 2018 are due to recertify by December 15, 2023. If you wish to recertify by CE download, complete, and submit the CE application with the CE tracker by the deadline.

More Information

All candidates should contact the certification team directly at certification@primr.org regarding any exam-related inquiries.

Are you looking to fill a position or looking for your next job? PRIM&R's Career Center is a fantastic source of employment opportunities in research oversight, with new openings added daily. Hiring? Search over 27,600 qualified resumes or post a new position. Job hunting? Find jobs in your field at all experience levels from around the country at PRIM&R's Career Center.

Assistant Director, Office of Research Integrity and Compliance (Remote/Hybrid Eligible)

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Chicago, Illinois

IRB Coordinator, Office of Human Research Oversight

University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria (UICOMP)

Peoria, Illinois

Faculty Position, Bioethics

St. Jude Children'S Research Hospital (Memphis, TN)

Memphis, Tennessee

Institutional Review Board Manager

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio

IRB Manager

University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center

Albuquerque, New Mexico

University Director, Human Research Protection Program

Indiana University

Indianapolis, Indiana

Search More Job Postings

Ethical Research Oversight Course (EROC) is an engaging, interactive online course that equips IRB members and HRPP/IRB staff for their roles through demonstrations of the ethical principles and regulatory frameworks that govern day-to-day work.

The course explores fundamental concepts in human subjects protections, including:

Historical events and seminal cases in human research ethics
The Belmont principles
Definition of human subjects research
Exempt and expedited research
Assessment and minimization of risk
Subject selection and recruitment
Informed consent
Data and safety monitoring
Privacy and confidentiality protections
IRB meeting dynamics

PRIM&R thanks Advarra for supporting EROC!

Animal Research Oversight Course (AROC) provides IACUC members and animal care and use program personnel with an engaging, interactive online experience on the ethical principles, regulatory frameworks, and guidance relied on for day-to-day work.

The course explores fundamental concepts in animal care and use, including: