Research Integrity Conference
Monday, July 15
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Texas A&M University Hotel and Conference Center
Registration Is Closed.
Safeguarding Our Science
Mission
The conference aims to educate and develop research compliance professionals in Texas higher education, fostering collaboration and problem-solving among experts to enhance best practices.
Vision
The conference aims to build a community of practice among Texas higher education research compliance officers, fostering relationships and enhancing statewide compliance programs for their well-being.
Topics and Breakouts
Animal Welfare
Artificial Intelligence in Research
Biosafety
Conflict of Interest
Human Research
Prohibited Technology
Agenda
Arrival, Check-in, Continental Breakfast, and Conversations with Colleagues
Export Control Roundtable
Export Control and Research Security Considerations for International Travel
Presenters: Lauren Douglas, TAMU; McKaley Izaguirre, TAMU; Amber Oehlke, TEES; Carla Crocker, TAMU-Kingsville; Rani Muthukrishnan; TAMU-San Antonio
IRB-1
AI: A New Frontier for IRBs
Presenter: Ross Jarvis
Summary: Artificial Intelligence is the promise of tomorrow and as researchers push the limits of innovation and imagination, IRBs are left wondering how best to protect human subjects. Join us for a guided discussion on how IRBs can navigate this brave new world.
IACUC-1
Regulatory Changes: Best Practices for Navigating a Moving Target
Drs. Singleton and Jarvie, with audience participation, will create a roadmap for dynamic adaption to regulatory changes.
IBC-1
Implications of the Nucleic Acid Synthesis Screening Framework on Procurement, Compliance, and Research Practices
Ulisses Braga-Neto
Kristi Shryock
Debjyoti Banerjee
Nicolaas Deutz
Partnerships at Work: the role of the FBI in protecting research
Bryan Cannon, Supervisory Special Agent
COI-2
How Have Your COI Reviews Changed in Light of New Research Security Requirements?
Presenters: Conor Wakeman, UT Dallas; Tressie Truett, Texas A&M University
IRB-2
IRB Title: AI: A New Frontier for IRBs II
Presenters: Ross Jarvis and Aaron Brender
Summary: Join us as we continue our morning discussion on how IRBs can navigate the introduction of AI into human subjects research. This half of our guided discussion will include the Director of the IT Research Security and Compliance for Texas A&M, Aaron Brender.
IACUC-2
Roundtable Discussion: How to Engage the IACUC: Best Practices for Recruitment, Training, and Incentivizing Members
A roundtable discussion to best support and value our committee members for long-term energized participation
IBC-2
Unraveling the Revised USG Policy on DURC and PEPP for Compliance Officials and Researchers
Adam Mikeal, Chief Information Security Officer
Texas A&M University