Presentations

Researchers’ Collaborative Lunch

January, 2025


Presentation

Researcher Lunch & Learn: Collaborative Seminars




Fredric Majnoun



The Researcher Lunch & Learn: Collaborative Seminars series is designed to enhance researchers’ understanding of administrative processes and procedures at Boston University (BU). Led by Fredric Majnoun, MSAS, Associate Dean of Research Administration and Finance, this initiative aims to improve efficiency, foster collaboration, and support professional growth in the research community.

February, 2025


Presentation

ISSO Scholar Services Overview


Sharon Ralston, Sonali Mukherjee


The presentation explains how BU’s ISSO services help international scholars and employees by guiding them through immigration processes, employment verification, and orientation, while also sharing key statistics about the scholar population.

March, 2025


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Overview of Research Compliance: IRB, IACUC, and IBC


Cristy McGoff


The presentation by Cristy McGoff provides an overview of research compliance at Boston University, focusing on the IRB, IACUC, and IBC, which oversee research involving human subjects, animals, and biohazardous materials, respectively. It outlines each committee’s responsibilities, training requirements, and submission processes to ensure ethical conduct, regulatory compliance, and participant and researcher safety.

April, 2025


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Talent Recruitment Services Spotlight


Kristen Necreala


The presentation outlines Boston University’s Talent Recruitment Services (TRS) process, highlighting recruitment philosophy, workflows, recent tech enhancements, and compliance measures like the Labor Control Form. Kristen Necreala, Senior Recruitment Specialist, supports hiring managers with services from sourcing to onboarding while ensuring alignment with BU’s strategic goals.