Monthly Education Sessions
The NRP hosts a variety of educational seminars to support continuing education for research professionals on campus.
A Certificate of Attendance will be provided to all participants who attend the live event and complete the evaluation. Recordings will remain available beyond 90 days; however, certificates are only available for those who view the session and complete the evaluation within 90 days of the live event.
If you plan to attend any of our upcoming events, please register via the UNC-Chapel Hill Event Registration website at apps.research.unc.edu/events.
Browse previous education sessions below. Recordings and slides are available for many of the events. Questions about educational opportunities? Contact Paula Steele.
Next session
Professional Development for Research Professionals: A Crash Course
Thursday, October 16, 2025 | 12-1 p.m.
- Actively engage in and take ownership of your professional development journey.
- Identify key self-reflective questions to guide the creation of a personalized professional development plan.
- Explore professional development opportunities at UNC and beyond.
- Discover funding sources to support your professional growth.
- Engage in peer-to-peer learning by gaining insights into others’ approaches to professional growth.
Past Sessions
Click the year to view slides and recordings of past NRP education sessions.
(NOTE: The content presented in the training videos is accurate as of the date of recording; however, policies, procedures, and best practices may change over time. Viewers are encouraged to verify the information provided in these videos with current guidelines, institutional resources, or relevant authorities. If you have any questions or require clarification, please contact the appropriate department or resource to ensure you have the most up-to-date information.)
Little Voices, Big Choices: Best Practices in Pediatric Research Consent and Child Assent, and Other Considerations
September 25, 2025
Kids aren’t just small adults—working with kids in research brings unique challenges and responsibilities. Learn how to do consent and assent the right way. Discover practical tips for IRB submissions, talking with parents, engaging children in the assent process, and handling the extra considerations that come with pediatric studies.
Presenters:
Elizabeth Joyce, Juanita Cuffee, Miriam Davis
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survey expires Dec 24, 2025
CTQA Risk-Based Audit Plan and Self-Assessment Review
April 15, 2025
Jamie Kauwell, Emily Jones, and Bree Williams from the UNC Clinical Trials Quality Assurance Program (CTQA) office identify high risk areas to be audited by CTQA as part of the Risk-Based Audit Plan and review the potential benefits of using the available Self-Assessments.
Implementing ICH E6 (R3) in Your Research
March 25, 2025
This NRP hybrid session focused on the implementation of ICH E6 (R3) in clinical research. The session began by viewing the ACRP webinar Crack the Code: A Comparison of ICH E6(R2) and ICH E6(R3), providing an overview of key updates in the revised guidance. Following the webinar, a panel of UNC-Chapel Hill and UNC Health experts addressed questions and explored how these changes impact study conduct, compliance, and quality management.
Handouts/additional ACRP links regarding ICH E6 (R3): acrpnet.org/insights/guidelines-and-regulations
The Informed Consent Process: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right
March 5, 2025
view slides | Informed Consent Conversation Preparation Checklist (docx)
Brett Phillips discusses the historical and ethical significance of informed consent in clinical research, how to prepare effectively for the informed consent process, how to handle difficult conversations, and how to implement post-consent best practices.
Presenter:
Brett Phillips, MA, PMP, CCRP
Research Program Manager
UNC Blood Research Center