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Discussing issues that impact scientific research monthly, from clinical research to ethical considerations. Hosted by Alexa McClellan. New episode every month. Learn more at about.citiprogram.org

  1. NOV 25

    2025 PRIM&R Annual Conference Roundup - On Research Podcast

    In this episode of On Research, we talk with attendees, presenters, and exhibitors who were at the 2025 PRIM&R Annual Conference in Baltimore about key takeaways, emerging themes, and what this year’s conference reveals about where research and ethics compliance is headed next.    Notes:  PRIM&R   - https://primr.org/ On Tech Ethics – A CITI Program Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2120643 CITI Program’s course catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog

    32 min
  2. Ethics, Innovation, and the Future of Animal Research - On Research Podcast

    OCT 28

    Ethics, Innovation, and the Future of Animal Research - On Research Podcast

    In this episode of On Research, we talk with Dr. Megan LaFollette, Executive Director of the 3Rs Collaborative, about the practical applications of Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement, emerging animal model alternatives, and how federal initiatives are shaping the future of science.      Notes:  The 3Rs Collaborative:  https://3rc.org/ The 3Rs Certificate Course: https://about.citiprogram.org/course/3rs-certificate-course/ On Campus – A CITI Program Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1896915/ CITI Program’s course catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog

    31 min
  3. Black Women in Clinical Research: Building Community and Breaking Barriers - On Research Podcast

    SEP 30

    Black Women in Clinical Research: Building Community and Breaking Barriers - On Research Podcast

    In this episode, we talk with Danielle Mitchell, CEO and founder of Black Women in Clinical Research (BWICR), a professional organization dedicated to empowering, supporting, and connecting Black women working in clinical research through mentorship, networking, and career development opportunities.    Notes:  Black Women in Clinical Research (BWICR) - https://bwicr.com/ On Tech Ethics – A CITI Program Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2120643 CITI Program’s course catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog

    31 min
  4. The NIH Mandate for Posting IBC Minutes: Guidance for Institutions - On Research Podcast

    AUG 26

    The NIH Mandate for Posting IBC Minutes: Guidance for Institutions - On Research Podcast

    Guest host Dr. Anne Hawkinsbadge (CITI Program) and Dr. Regina Allen (Virginia Tech) discuss the NIH’s new requirement for Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) to post approved meeting minutes online, effective June 1. They explore how institutions can comply, while also examining the role, membership, and importance of IBCs in research compliance and safety.    Notes:  National Institutes of Health (NIH) “NOT-OD-25-082: Implementation Update: Promoting Maximal Transparency Under the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant or Synthetic Nucleic Acid Molecules” https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-25-082.htmlOn Campus – A CITI Program Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1896915 CITI Program – Biosafety and Biosecurity Course Catalog https://about.citiprogram.org/courses/?fwp_series=242&fwp_sort_courses=popularity

    39 min
  5. Navigating the Ethics of Insect Research: Sentience, Welfare, and Scientific Responsibility - On Research Podcast

    JUL 29

    Navigating the Ethics of Insect Research: Sentience, Welfare, and Scientific Responsibility - On Research Podcast

    They outnumber us by the quintillions. They’re used in research across genetics, behavior, ecology, neuroscience—even robotics. But when it comes to ethics and welfare, insects are often left out of the conversation. Can they feel pain? What responsibilities do researchers have to them? This episode of On Research explores big ethical questions about our smallest research subjects. Our guests are Dr. Meghan Barrett (Indiana University Indianapolis) and Dr. Bob Fischer (Texas State University), co-founders of the Insect Welfare Research Society.  For links to studies, references, and further reading, please visit the CITI Program blog - https://about.citiprogram.org/blog/on-research-podcast-navigating-the-ethics-of-insect-research-sentience-welfare-and-scientific-responsibility/ Notes:  Clarification at 14:32 by Barrett: There are direct connections between sensory integrative brain regions and connections from the nociceptors to the sensory integrative brain regions (but that these are, necessarily, not direct.) Consistent with the Indiana University Statement of Policy on Institutional Neutrality, the comments by Barrett contained in this communication are solely her own and such comments and content are not intended to be construed, and shall not be construed, as the views of Indiana University or comments made on behalf of or by Indiana University. Additional resources: Working with Insects in Research Settings – A CITI Program Course https://about.citiprogram.org/course/working-with-insects-in-research-settings/ On Tech Ethics – A CITI Program Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2120643

    39 min
  6. Building Trust in Science: The Essential Role of Research Integrity Officers - On Research Podcast

    JUN 24

    Building Trust in Science: The Essential Role of Research Integrity Officers - On Research Podcast

    Today we’re stepping behind the scenes into a critical – but often invisible – part of the research world: maintaining integrity. Joining us is Dr. Courtney Karmelita, Executive Director of Ethical Research and Outreach at Penn State. In today's conversation, we'll talk about what really happens when concerns are raised, how institutions handle research misconduct investigations, the challenges of navigating gray areas, and why a culture of integrity matters now more than ever.     Additional resources:  Interested in learning more about research integrity? Register for CITI Program’s free live webinar “I’m a new RIO, what do I do now?” on July 9. https://about.citiprogram.org/news/free-live-webinar-im-a-new-rio-what-do-i-do-now/ On Campus – A CITI Program Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1896915/ CITI Program Course Catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/courses/

    42 min
  7. Engaging with Online Communities: Ethical Considerations for Researchers - On Research Podcast

    MAY 27

    Engaging with Online Communities: Ethical Considerations for Researchers - On Research Podcast

    How do we responsibly study digital communities without violating their trust? Where do we draw the line between research and interference? Joining us today is Dr. Sarah Gilbert, a research associate at Cornell University and research director of the Citizens and Technology Lab. Her work focuses on supporting healthy online communities, including how online data can be reused ethically. Together, we'll unpack the CMV subreddit case, explore how current research norms are being tested in real time, and ask what a more transparent future might look like.   Additional resources:   Research papers about ethical research on Reddit:  Remember the Human: A Systematic Review of Ethical Considerations in Reddit Research - https://dl.acm.org/doi/abs/10.1145/3633070Cross-Platform user expectations for social media data reuse - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20539517231164108Guides:  Association for Internet Researchers: Internet Research: Ethical Guidelines 3.0 - https://aoir.org/ethics/ PERVADE Data Ethics Tool - https://pervade.umd.edu/pervade-data-ethics-tool/AskHistorians Policy for Researchers using r/AskHistorians in Research - https://www.reddit.com/r/AskHistorians/comments/1iu4otk/meta_new_policy_for_researchers_using/Excavating awareness and power in data science: A manifesto for trustworthy pervasive data research - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/20539517211040759Beyond the Individual: A Community-Engaged Framework for Ethical Online Community Research - https://arxiv.org/pdf/2503.13752Tool for large-scale disclosure:  Procedural and Substantive Ethics in the Design of Research Ethics Systems - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/20563051221077021

    38 min
  8. CITI Program Turns 25: A Celebration of Commitment to Research Integrity - On Research Podcast

    APR 29

    CITI Program Turns 25: A Celebration of Commitment to Research Integrity - On Research Podcast

    Today’s episode is a celebration of CITI Program’s 25th anniversary. We talk with a panel of long-time employees, including Jaime Arango, Vice President of Content and Education, Daniel Smith, Director of Content and Education, and Adiper Bello, Director of Operations and Support, about the history of CITI Program, key milestones in the company, and where CITI Program is headed.    Additional resources:  CITI Program timeline:  https://about.citiprogram.org/get-to-know-citi-program/

    37 min
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Discussing issues that impact scientific research monthly, from clinical research to ethical considerations. Hosted by Alexa McClellan. New episode every month. Learn more at about.citiprogram.org

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    2023 - 2025
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