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, February 25th, 2026, 12:00-1:00pm – Don’t Ghost Your Study: Proper Closeout for IRB and IT
Presenters:
- Carolyn Swain, MPH – Senior IRB Analyst
- David Corbett, JD – Infosec Compliance Manager & HIPAA Security
Skill Level: Fundamental
Learning Objectives:
- Identify appropriate inputs and responses for IRB Continuing Review and Closure Forms
- Discuss IRB Expectations for Participant Communication of Results
- Identify IT expectations for data storage, safekeeping, and destruction
Synopsis:
Join this seminar for a practical, engaging session on closing research studies the right way. We’ll walk study teams through the essential steps to achieve a compliant, ethical closeout. We’ll be covering expectations to communicate general study results to participants, how to meet IRB expectations when completing closure forms, and discuss procedures for secure data storage, safekeeping, and destruction. Real-world case studies will highlight common pitfalls and successful strategies for covering IRB and IT responsibilities so your project ends cleanly, transparently, and ethically. Above all, a good study close out will solidify and strengthen the relationship to your participants.
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