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)
Check back often as information is continuously updated when topics and presenters are confirmed. Registration forms are available by clicking on the date for each seminar.

Wednesday, May 20th, 2026, 12:00-1:00pm  – Sharing the Big Picture: Best Practices for Sharing Study Results with Participants

Presenters:

  • Stephanie Warth, BS  – Human Subjects Research Education Manager, Clinical Research Resources Office
  • Pregnancy Study Online (PRESTO)
    • Amelia Wesselink, PhD, MPH, Co-Investigator
  • Framingham Heart Study (FHS)
    • Nicole Spartano, PhD, Assistant Director of the FHS Research Center
    • Maureen Valentino, Recruitment Manager
    • Natalie Butler, Regulatory Specialist

Skill Level: Fundamental

JTF Competencies: 2, 4, 8,

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe ethical and regulatory principles that apply when returning study results to research participants.
  • Identify different types of aggregate results and appropriate criteria for deciding when and how to share them with participants.
  • Demonstrate a practical workflow for preparing and disseminating aggregate findings.

Synopsis:

This seminar will equip research professionals with practical guidance for returning aggregate study results to participants in ways that are ethical, compliant, and participant centered. Presenters will highlight key consent and privacy concerns, institutional expectations, and practical considerations for this process. Attendees will hear from study teams already engaged in this ethical practice and learn about their workflows and decision making process.

 

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