Conflicts of interest in human research oversight aren’t just an administrative challenge—they are a defined regulatory requirement tied directly to participant protections and research integrity. This session explore the federal regulatory landscape that governs COI in human subjects research, including requirements under the PHS/NIH regulations, FDA financial disclosure rules, and expectations from OHRP for institutional policies that guard against bias. Attendees will see the boundaries between IRB responsibilities and institutional COI programs, including investigator conflicts, reviewer/IRB member conflicts, and institutional-level conflicts involving equity, IP, or external partnerships. The session will highlight where HRPPs play a mandatory regulatory role, where their responsibilities intersect with central COI offices, and how coordinated systems and communication can prevent regulatory noncompliance and protect study integrity.
Participants will receive a certificate of attendance that documents up to 1 continuing education credit hour for their attendance at this webinar. Certificates of attendance are useful for obtaining CE credits from professional associations. Each association's guidelines for accepting CE credit hours (in-person or virtual) may differ. Please consult the appropriate association representative for information on if, and how many, CE credits from this PRIM&R webinar may be used.
Participants holding the Certified IRB Professional (CIP) credential may apply 1 continuing education credit towards CIP recertification. Please refer to the CIP recertification guidelines for additional information.