Office of Research Integrity at UofL

04/14/2026

RCR Series 2026: Webinar - Data Privacy in Higher Education
Learning Objectives:
• Gain a better understanding of the unique data privacy concerns relevant to higher education
• How colleges and universities must comply with data privacy standards impacting students, employees, alumni, donors and the work of the institution
• Provide a general overview of the topic of data privacy as it applies to the unique needs of this industry. UofL privacy officer Stacie McCutcheon will be present for a Q&A.
This free, in-person, session will be held Wednesday, April 15, 12:30-1:30 p.m., in the CTRB, room 123. This webinar will provide one hour of face-to-face RCR instruction as required by the NIH (8 hr. minimum). The first 10 people will receive a door prize. Light refreshments will be served.
For more information, visit the website or contact Carla Jones, 852-2454.

03/31/2026

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03/16/2026

RCR Series 2026: "From the IRB: The Things you Need to Know to Make Your Research Efforts Count"

Join us Wednesday, March 25, 11 am - 12 pm, CTRB, Room 123. Cathy Carter and Lisa Schaffer from the IRB, will talk about study submissions, approvals, study initiation, consenting and compliance. This free session will provide one hour of face-to-face RCR instruction as required by the NIH (8 hr. minimum). The first 10 people will receive a door prize. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit the webpage. For questions, contact Carla Jones, 852-2454.

11/21/2025

Financial Literacy for Postdocs: Understanding 401K/403B Retirement Plans
Thursday, December 4, 1 p.m. ET

11/20/2025

RCR Series 2025:

Last chance for this year to earn 2 hrs. of face to face instructions offered by the Office of Research Integrity.

11/03/2025

RCR Series 2025: Why Mentoring Matters

When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025

Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Where: School of Nursing, 555 S Floyd St, Louisville, KY 40202
Room-HK 2035

About this event: 1 hour of face-to-face RCR instruction will be offered as required by NIH (8 hr. minimum).

Title: Why Mentoring Matters

Objectives:

1. Recognize the essential role that mentorship plays in professional growth

2. Identify key factors that can contribute to successful mentorship

3. Learn actionable recommendations for enhancing mentorship

Light refreshments will be served. First 10 people will receive a gift.

10/28/2025

RCR Series 2025: Security Awareness - How Can You Be Cybersafe?

In honor of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Alexis Bruszewski and Daniel Fuentes of U of L ITS Enterprise Security will discuss the critical role individuals play in protecting personal and organizational data from prevalent cyber threats such as phishing. Participants will learn essential cybersecurity best practices including strong password management, recognizing suspicious emails and links, the importance of software updates, sabe browsing habits, and multi-factor authentication.

This free session will provide 1 hour of face-to-face RCR instruction as required by NIH (8 hr. minimum).

First 10 people will receive a gift. Light refreshments will be served.

Date: October 30, 2025

Time: 1:00 pm - 2:pm

Location: Shumaker Research Building, 2210 S Brook St, Louisville, KY 40208, United States

Room 139

09/22/2025

RCR Series 2025 - Data Management

Description: This session will be a general overview of research data management. We will cover what data management is, what FAIR data is and why it is important, and give an overview of both the UofL Management & Sharing of Research Data Policy and the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy. We will then go into more detail on what data management plans are and what should be included, as well as data repositories and considerations for choosing one for your research project. We will close with available resources and leave plenty of room for questions.

This in-person session is free and open to all.

***1 hour of face-to-face RCR instruction will be offered as required by NIH (8 hr. minimum***

When:
Thursday, September 25, 2025

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Where:
CTRB, Room 123
505 S Hancock St, Louisville, Kentucky 40202

08/12/2025

RCR Series 2025 - Research Security

Join us Aug. 28, 12 – 1:30 p.m., Clinical & Translational Research Building, room 123, Health Sciences Campus, for an informative session on Research Security in Academia - what it is, why it matters and how it directly impacts your work. This presentation will cover recent federal policy changes, key compliance requirements and how to protect your research from evolving threats. Learn what you need to disclose, when to report it and where to get help. Ideal for faculty, researchers and staff engaged in sponsored research. This free session will be conducted by Michael S. Brill, associate director of research security, Office of Research Integrity. 1 hour of face-to-face RCR instruction will be offered as required by NIH (8 hr. minimum).

***Lunch will be provided for those who RSVP to [email protected] by Aug. 22.***

For more information, visit the webpage or contact Carla Jones, 852-2454.

06/09/2025

“Starting June 7, 2025, the National Science Foundation (NSF) will require all Principal Investigators (P*s) or co-P*s named on an NSF award made on or after May 20, 2024, to certify annually in Research.gov that they are not party to a Malign Foreign Talent Recruitment Program (MFTRP). Individuals who are currently a party to a MFTRP are not eligible to serve as senior/key personnel on an NSF proposal or on any NSF award made on or after May 20, 2024. For more information about MFTRP please visit here. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].”

04/10/2025

Unlocking Prevention: How Vaccine Research in Animals Saves People and Their Pets

As a part of RCR Series 2025 and to celebrate Biomedical Research Awareness Day, the Office of Research Integrity will host a viewing of this webinar.

Where: CTR Building, Room 123

Lunch and a gift will be provided.

This free session will provide1 hr. of face-to-face instruction as required by NIH (8 hr. minimum)

Biomedical Research Awareness Day (BRAD) is an international outreach program through Americans for Medical Progress that seeks to increase public awareness about animal roles in biomedical research and the resulting medical advancements that benefit both humans and animals. BRAD highlights the importance of animal studies, including those involving nonhuman primates, and demonstrates research organizations’ commitment to providing excellent animal care. It also builds a research advocate community and showcases biomedical research and laboratory animal care and medicine careers.
We are pleased to announce Dr. Deborah Fuller as the BRAD 2025 webinar speaker in her talk titled, "Unlocking Prevention: How Vaccine Research in Animals Saves People and Their Pets" on April 17th from 12-1 PM ET.
Imagine a world without vaccines—no protection from polio, no flu shots to prevent seasonal outbreaks, and no defense against emerging diseases like COVID-19.

Vaccines have saved millions of lives and were made possible only through vital animal research. This talk will focus on how animals, including rodents and nonhuman primates, are essential to our goal to develop new vaccines that can prevent future epidemics and pandemics caused by coronaviruses, influenza and other infectious diseases. We will also talk about the emergence of Valley Fever, a serious fungal disease that is rapidly spreading due to climate change and how one small colony of nonhuman primates in the Southwest United States may hold the key to developing a vaccine that can protect humans and their pets. These studies highlight the critical role of animals in vaccine development.