Office of Research & Innovation

Office of Research & Innovation Upcoming Events

February 13, 2025

Join the ORI's "Newsletter LIVE!" Webinar

Are you up to date with the Office of Research & Innovation’s latest policy, procedure, and guideline updates shared in our Winter 2025 newsletter? To make sure you’re aware of these important changes, we’re hosting a live webinar to discuss what’s new and how it might affect your work.

This session will provide an overview of essential updates, including:

  • Research Update on Federal Executive Orders – Overview of recent White House orders affecting federal research funding and their implications for Drexel.
  • Novelution Implementation Project Update – Progress update on Drexel’s transition to the Novelution research administration system.
  • ORI Guidance and Procedure Update – Introduction of new and updated research policies, procedures, and clinical research guidelines.
  • Upcoming Clinical Research Training Series – Learn about the sessions covering informed consent, regulatory administration, protocol compliance, and more.
  • Reminder: Annual COI Disclosure Due! – Ensure compliance by submitting your annual Research Conflict of Interest disclosure.
  • Reminder: Research Integrity at Drexel University – ORI resources and support for maintaining the highest standards of ethical research.
  • Reporting International Travel and Remote Work Outside the U.S. – Compliance requirements for reporting international travel and remote work.
  • Login.gov – Federal agencies increasingly require Login.gov for research-related portal access.
  • eRA Commons Accounts – All NIH project personnel must have an active eRA Commons account.
  • NIH Grant Application and Review Changes for Due Dates on or after January 25, 2025 – Key NIH policy updates affecting applications, reviews, and proposal requirements.
  • OSP Subawards and Contracts Intake Forms – New intake forms streamline subawards and contract request processes.

These updates impact crucial aspects of our research environment, and this webinar is a great opportunity to ask questions and stay informed.

Event Details: 
Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Time: 12 – 1 PM
Register

Don’t miss this chance to stay ahead of changes and make sure your projects run smoothly. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us at rsa_help@drexel.edu.


Clinical Research Training Series

The Office of Research & Innovation is offering a Clinical Research Training Series from March through September 2025, featuring interactive sessions on key topics, including:

  • Regulatory administration
  • Informed consent processes and procedures
  • Investigator obligations
  • Root cause analysis and event reporting
  • Protocol compliance and how to avoid common challenges

The first and last sessions will be held in person, while all others will be conducted remotely for your convenience. There is no cost to participate, but space is limited —register here today!

Who should attend?

This series is designed for all students, staff, and faculty who conduct interventional studies, observational studies, or behavioral and public health research. Whether you're new to clinical research or looking to enhance your skills, this series will incorporate the newly released ORI Clinical Research Guidelines and Tools to support best practices.

Planned Cohort Series

  1. March 3rd, 2025 from 1:00-3:00pm: Informed Consent Process & Documentation (In Person)
  2. April 9th, 2025 from 11:00-12:30pm: Regulatory Administration (Virtual)
  3. May 14th, 2025 from 11:00-12:00pm: Training and Qualification (Virtual)
  4. July 9th, 2025 from 11:00-12:00pm: Protocol Compliance (Virtual)
  5. August 13th, 2025 11:00-12:30pm: Participant Protection, Adverse Events, and Reporting (Virtual)
  6. September (TBD-Week of September 15th): Common Audit Findings and Root Cause Analysis (In Person)

Register today to secure your spot!


Sponsored Programs 2024 - 2025 Lunch and Learn Series

The Office of Sponsored Programs is thrilled to bring back the Lunch and Learn "How to" Series for its second season. Join us for Episode 6!:

Event Details: 
Linked Fund Numbers
Learn how Drexel uses Linked Fund Numbers to enhance transparency, incentivize research collaboration, and ensure that indirect costs are returned in real time, providing clearer financial tracking, and streamlined fund management.
Date: February 18, 2025 
Time: 12 – 1 PM
Learn more about the series
Register
 

Catch up on all of the episodes in the ORI Informational & Training Library SharePoint!


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