Clinical Research Seminars
Offered monthly, Clinical Research Seminars provide a learning opportunity for the research community on a number of topics within human subjects research. These seminars often include important ethical, regulatory, or implementation content. Organized by the CRRO, the seminar series is supported by the Clinical Translational Science Institute and the Office of Human Research Affairs.
Seminars are designed for BU Medical Campus and BMC staff or those from affiliated institutions. Individuals from non-affiliated external organizations or institutions are unable to attend. Registrations must be completed using an institutional email address, no personal email addresses will be accepted.
All previous seminar recordings and slides are available in our Seminar Library.
Suggestions for future seminars are always welcome and can be submitted by completing our Training and Education Recommendation Form.
Academic Year 2025-2026 Seminar Offerings – All seminars are scheduled for Wed. at 12-1pm over Zoom (unless otherwise noted)
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026, 12:00-1:00pm – How to Develop an Effective Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) Plan
Presenters:
- Mary-Tara Roth, RN, MSN, MPH – Director, Clinical Research Resources Office
- Stephanie Warth, BS – Human Subjects Research Education Manager, Clinical Research Resources Office
Skill Level: Fundamental
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key elements that the IRB and other regulatory bodies look for in a CAPA
- Review best practices for creating a CAPA
- Identify common reasons for CAPAs not being accepted
Synopsis:
Despite the best laid plans, Unanticipated Problems happen in research. It is important to learn from the experience and prevent it from occurring again. A well-constructed Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) plan details the specific elements to ensure the underlying issues are corrected and future occurrences are prevented. In this seminar, we will examine CAPA development as a critical research quality and regulatory compliance function. We will discuss best practices for developing a CAPA, what IRB and regulatory bodies look for in an effective CAPA, and common issues that prevent CAPAs from being accepted.
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