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

FDA Observation Trends and UNC Common IND/IDE Audit Findings

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 | 12-1 p.m.

Identify trends in FDA sponsor data.
Recognize general sponsor responsibilities.
Describe FDA 483 findings.
Understand common findings noted during IND/IDE audits at UNC.

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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.)

CTQA Risk-Based Audit Plan and Self-Assessment Review
April 15, 2025

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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.

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survey expires Jul 14, 2025

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

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survey expires Jun 23, 2025

The Informed Consent Process: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right
March 5, 2025

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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