OHRP offers educational webinars that provide information about the requirements of HHS regulations for the protection of human subjects in research.
Additional webinars will be posted here as they are produced. We welcome any feedback or suggestions on content, format, or any other aspect of these training materials. Please send your comments and suggestions to OHRP-Edu@HHS.GOV.
These webinars are also included in the OHRP YouTube Playlist or are on the NIH videocast system.
Available Webinars
Prisoner Research 1: 45 CFR 46 Subpart C—Basics [February 13, 2017]
This webinar from the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) features Julia Gorey, JD, Public Health Analyst with the Division of Policy and Assurances at OHRP. Julia discusses the history and requirements of Subpart C for research with prisoners, including who is considered a “prisoner”, IRB review of research with prisoners, allowable categories of prisoner research, and subpart C certification.
In addition, OHRP offers guidance documents on research with prisoners, including Prisoner FAQs, Prisoner research certification, and Prisoner Involvement in Research.
Prisoner Research 2: Considerations When a Subject Becomes a Prisoner [February 13, 2017]
This webinar from the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) features Julia Gorey, JD, Public Health Analyst with the Division of Policy and Assurances at OHRP. Julia discusses the ways that prisoners become involved in research, triggering subpart C protections; relevant areas of regulatory concern; and IRB review of subpart C research, in addition to answering common questions about subpart C research.
Watch: Prisoner Research 2: Considerations When a Subject Becomes a Prisoner 
Back to Basics: Does My Project Fall Within the Scope of the Regulations? [July 12, 2016]
Misti Ault Anderson, Senior Advisor for Public Health Education, provides an overview of the role of the HHS Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP), the “Common Rule”, and how the HHS regulations on human research protections are applied. Her presentation provides examples to demonstrate for viewers how and when the regulations apply to research. This webinar is intended for investigators or IRB professionals that seek basic training or a refresher on the HHS regulations for the protection of human subjects in research.
Watch: Back to Basics: Does My Project Fall Within the Scope of the Regulations?
What You Should Know About IRB Review of Research [April 14, 2016]
Jaime Hernandez, Public Health Advisor, examines the structure and the roles of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) in a presentation that he gave for the Trinity Health 2016 Virtual Research Summit. His presentation discusses examples of the regulatory criteria for IRB approval of reseach with the goal of providing participants with practical tips about what IRBs look for, and what it takes to submit a successful protocol for IBR review. The presentation is geared towards investigators with the goal of giving them the knowledge and skill to get their research protocols through IRB review smoothly.
OHRP Webinar Series on the Common Rule NPRM [Sept 30, 2015]
The OHRP Webinar Series on the Common Rule NPRM has been moved to the Education & Outreach Archived Materials webpage. Click here to access the OHRP Webinar Series on the Common Rule NPRM.
Guidance on Reporting Incidents to OHRP [July 24, 2014]
Dr. Kristina Borror, Director of OHRP’s Division of Compliance Oversight, addresses the HHS regulatory requirements that apply to reporting incidents, and discusses strategies for managing regulatory considerations, including the regulatory background; what needs to be reported; time frames for reporting; common areas of noncompliance reported to OHRP; OHRP processing of reports; corrective actions; institutional considerations; and the future of reporting.
CE: 1:00 CIP Unit available. Unfortunately, OHRP is unable to provide documentation of your participation in this event. Please give detailed information (date, time, title, website) about the event on your CIP recertification application.
Conducting Internet Research: Challenges and Strategies for IRBs [May 8, 2014]
In this lecture, Laura M. Odwazny, Senior Attorney with the HHS Office of the General Counsel, addresses how specific requirements of the HHS protection of human subjects regulations apply to research using the Internet and discusses strategies for managing the relevant ethical issues and regulatory considerations, including assessing the privacy and identifiability of subject information obtained via the Internet; the use of the Internet for subject recruitment and retention; informed consent procedures; and maintaining confidentiality in an online environment. (Webinar is available on NIH videocast system.)
CE: 1:00 CIP Unit available. Unfortunately, OHRP is unable to provide documentation of your participation in this event. Please give detailed information (date, time, title, website) about the event on your CIP recertification application.
Biobanking: When Issues with Tissues Come a’Knockin’ [November 20, 2013]
Carol J. Weil, from the National Cancer Institute, and Samantha Smith, former staff member of OHRP, discuss ethical and regulatory controversies involving the collection, storage, and research use of biospecimens. Issues covered include regulatory background, informed consent frameworks, privacy concerns, the identifiability of genomic data, various models for data sharing, and the return of research results.
CE: 1:00 CIP Unit available. Unfortunately, OHRP is unable to provide documentation of your participation in this event. Please give detailed information (date, time, title, website) about the event on your CIP recertification application.
When the Assurance Comes A Knockin' Everything You Need to Know About OHRP's FWA and IRB Registration Processes [March 28, 2013]
Dr. Irene Stith-Coleman, Director of OHRP’s Division of Policy and Assurances, and former OHRP staff members Hal Blatt and Jean Makle discuss the requirements and processes involved in registering Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and obtaining Federalwide Assurances (FWAs) under the HHS regulations at 45 CFR part 46. This webinar is a basic offering well-suited for those new to the field of human subjects’ protection and those not-so-new seeking to refresh and reinforce their understanding of these requirements.
When PIs Come a' Knockin': Everything Investigators Want to Know but are Afraid to Ask [November 8, 2012]
Michelle Feige, former OHRP staff member, discusses investigator obligations under the HHS regulations at 45 CFR part 46 when conducting research with human subjects. This webinar is a basic offering well-suited for those new to the field of human subjects’ protection and those not-so-new seeking to refresh and reinforce their understanding of the regulatory requirements.
When the Regs Come a' Knockin': Nuts and Bolts of 45 CFR part 46 [June 7, 2012 ]
Elyse Summers, JD, former Director of the Division of Education and Development discusses the history and requirements of the HHS regulations for the protection of human subjects in research.
When the Feds come a'Knockin': How to Prepare for an OHRP Compliance Evaluation of your Program [February 23, 2012 ]
Dr. Kristina Borror, Director of OHRP’s Division of Compliance Oversight, discusses how to respond to allegations of noncompliance and how to prepare for an investigation.
