On Research - with CITI Program

In this episode of On Research, we talk with attendees, presenters, and exhibitors who were at the 2025 PRIM&R Annual Conference in Baltimore about key takeaways, emerging themes, and what this year’s conference reveals about where research and ethics compliance is headed next. Notes: PRIM&R - https://primr.org/ On Tech Ethics – A CITI Program Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2120643 CITI Program’s course catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/c...

In this episode of On Research, we talk with Dr. Megan LaFollette, Executive Director of the 3Rs Collaborative, about the practical applications of Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement, emerging animal model alternatives, and how federal initiatives are shaping the future of science. Notes: The 3Rs Collaborative: https://3rc.org/ The 3Rs Certificate Course: https://about.citiprogram.org/course/3rs-certificate-course/ On Campus – A CITI Program Podca...

In this episode, we talk with Danielle Mitchell, CEO and founder of Black Women in Clinical Research (BWICR), a professional organization dedicated to empowering, supporting, and connecting Black women working in clinical research through mentorship, networking, and career development opportunities. Notes: Black Women in Clinical Research (BWICR) - https://bwicr.com/ On Tech Ethics – A CITI Program Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2120643 CITI Program’s course ...

Guest host Dr. Anne Hawkinsbadge (CITI Program) and Dr. Regina Allen (Virginia Tech) discuss the NIH’s new requirement for Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) to post approved meeting minutes online, effective June 1. They explore how institutions can comply, while also examining the role, membership, and importance of IBCs in research compliance and safety. Notes: National Institutes of Health (NIH) “NOT-OD-25-082: Implementation Update: Promoting Maximal Transparen...

They outnumber us by the quintillions. They’re used in research across genetics, behavior, ecology, neuroscience—even robotics. But when it comes to ethics and welfare, insects are often left out of the conversation. Can they feel pain? What responsibilities do researchers have to them? This episode of On Research explores big ethical questions about our smallest research subjects. Our guests are Dr. Meghan Barrett (Indiana University Indianapolis) and Dr. Bob Fischer (Texas State University)...