Schedule & Sessions

This session will give an overview of CUI, regulations requiring compliance with NIST 800-171, how is the university preparing, and what is the impact to the researcher.

By the end of this session, participants will have a high level understanding of the regulations, how the university is preparing to be compliant, and what the researcher needs to be aware of to work with this information.

Speaker:

• Kevin Hardcastle

This session will cover the human subject regulations that govern the IRB review process. 

By the end of this session, participants will learn how the IRB applies these regulations and what information should be provided to the IRB that will facilitate an efficient review process.  There will be specific highlights on single IRB requirements.

Speakers:

• Derek Byers, MD, PhD
• Jeanne Velders

Traditionally, academic research environments have been built on differential power structures with supervisors holding power, while trainees, students, postdoctoral researchers, and early career professionals hold little. These power structures have served as a means for sexual harassment, and other forms of harming behavior to thrive. Research shows that with intentionality, the academy can create research spaces that are safe, supportive, and inclusive for all researchers. In this presentation, Dr. Carol E. Colaninno will review frameworks and evidence-based practices that can transform research environments to be safe and inclusive.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to identify structures in existing research spaces that could allow harmful behaviors to flourish. Identify simple and actionable steps to reduce and prevent harassing behaviors from occurring in research spaces.

Speaker:

• Carol Colaninno

There is a vast cornucopia of tools available in Workday to assist RAs with Faculty Portfolio management, but a handful of automations can save time, provide team collaboration capabilities, and give PIs a clear view of their fund activity.

By the end of this session, participants will view demonstrations of how to automate the FFR Report Group, which provides PIs a workbook of useful reports with which to view their account activity. They will also learn how to utilize the report scheduling function and Workday Worksheets to automate useful portfolio management reports and collaborate with team members.

Speaker:

• Robin Wolfsberger

This session will provide investigators with key insights on building and leading successful research teams. The talk will focus on defining team goals and
roles, hiring and developing team members, and creating a culture that inspires collaboration, creativity, and productivity. By the end of this session, participants will be able to explain the importance of defining goals, describe different team roles and identify skills needed for each, create a team management plan, identify opportunities for developing team members.

Speaker:

• Jaime Strickland

This session will explore resources provided by Becker Library Data Management and Sharing Services to assist you in managing your data and ensuring compliance with NIH sharing requirements.

By the end of this session, participants will understand how to leverage the resources offered by the Becker DMS team to stay informed about NIH policy updates and meet new requirements.

Speaker:

• Seonyoung Kim

Are you creating an NIH or NSF biosketch? Do you need to prepare your NSF Current and Pending Support document? This session provides information about SciENcv, a tool that helps researchers assemble biosketches and other documents.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to log into SciENcv, create and export documents, and assign delegates. They will also recall where to find additional resources if they have questions about SciENcv or current and pending support documents.

Speakers:

• Amy Suiter

The Data Services team at WashU Libraries can support your research with hands-on workshops or individual consultations about finding data, managing data throughout the research lifecycle, analyzing and visualizing data, and creating and viewing 3D and XR. Data Services offers university-wide tools and licensed software for data management, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, GIS, and 3D/XR. We will introduce you to our service offerings — most options are free for WashU researchers.

By the end of this session, participants will have an overview of tools, spaces, and services provided by WashU Libraries Data Services.

Speaker:

• Sarah Swanz

This session provided by EH&S will cover pertinent regulatory updates and information on pertinent research safety hot topics. Regulatory updates will focus primarily on the the new Policy for Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern (DURC)and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential and the new Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) Risk Management for Methylene Chloride rule, including compliance timeframes and impacts on research labs. Other research safety updates will include the laser safety program and updates on guidance and resources relevant to research labs.

By the end of this session, participants should have a high level understanding of research impacts of the new DURC policy requirements and TSCA Methylene Chloride rule and steps they will need to take to ensure future compliance. In addition, participants will become familiar with several other EH&S research safety programs and personnel.

Speakers:

• Angela Dartt
• Susan Cook

This session will highlight University resources and processes for identifying early-career funding opportunities. The Research Development Office and the Corporate & Foundation Relations Office from both Danforth and the School of Medicine will highlight topics surrounding funding databases, listservs, internal selection processes, and general strategies and resources for approaching early-career grant proposals.

By the end of this session, participants should feel comfortable contacting the Research Development Office and Corporate & Foundation Relations teams. Participants should also have a basic understanding of the internal selection process, and institutional resources surrounding grant support.

Speakers:

• Danny Jaschek
• Catherine Determan