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Where
The Research Hot Topics Webinar Series is designed to keep you informed of evolving research regulations. Experts from the Office of Research & Partnerships (ORP) Operations group will present and answer questions on the topic of the day and any other research questions.
This event counts toward the Postdoctoral Professional Development Certificate (*RF)
Schedule and Topics
May 20, 2026: Research Integrity Office (RIO) AND Training and Education
2:00 - 2:20pm - Christopher “Gene” Sittler, Research Integrity & Training Specialist
2:20 - 3:00pm - Research operations updates from ORP units
August 19, 2026:Sponsored Projects Services - PreAward Services AND Office of the President
2:00 - 2:10pm - Rachel Rice, Director, Preaward Services, Sponsored Projects Services
2:10 - 2:20pm - Josh Wright, Chief Facilities and Planning Officer
2:20 - 3:00pm - Research operations updates from ORP units
September 16, 2026: Sponsored Projects Services – PostAward Services
2:00 - 2:10pm - Marcel Villalobos, Director, PostAward Services, Sponsored Projects Services
2:10 - 3:00pm - Research operations updates from ORP units
October 21, 2026: Office of Research Contracts & Agreements (ORCA) AND UAHS Contracting Services
- 2:00 - 2:10pm - Melissa Riha, Director, Office of Research Contracts
- 2:10 - 2:20pm - Elisha Johnson, Sr Director Clinical Trials & Contracting
2:20 - 3:00pm - Research operations updates from ORP units
November 18, 2026: Office for Responsible Outside Interests (OROI) AND Postdoctoral Affairs
- 2:00 - 2:10pm - Taren Ellis Langford, Director, Office for Responsible Outside Interests
- 2:10 - 2:20pm - E. Fiona Bailey, Director
2:20 - 3:00pm - Research operations updates from ORP units