Community Connections in Research
March 3-5, 2025 | Seattle Children's Research Institute Building Cure - Seattle, WA
IRB - 3/3 | IBC - 3/4 | 3/5 - IACUC
Stay tuned for announcements on registration, speakers, and topics.
IRB Conference - 3/3/25
NWABR’s IRB Conference brings together Institutional Review Board members, ethics professionals, researchers, and compliance experts to explore the evolving landscape of human subjects research. Guided by a volunteer Planning Committee deeply committed to ethical standards, this conference delivers timely, actionable insights on IRB regulations, participant protections, and ethical review processes.
Whether you’re new to IRB work or a seasoned practitioner, you’ll benefit from sessions designed to enhance your day-to-day responsibilities while addressing the complex challenges facing research oversight. Network with peers, share best practices, and deepen your understanding of the ethical foundations that protect research participants. Join us to connect, learn, and contribute to the ongoing mission of ethical research.
Confirmed IRB Speakers:
- Panel: Finding the Appropriate Level of Review - Emily Guthrie, PhD (UW), Tanya Matthews, PhD (Kaiser), Bert Wilkins, JD, MHA, CIP (WCG)
Last year's 2024 IRB Conference Agenda
IBC Conference - 3/4/25
NWABR’s IBC Conference is a must-attend event for Institutional Biosafety Committee members, biosafety officers, researchers, and professionals committed to safe and compliant research practices. Curated by a passionate volunteer planning committee, this conference addresses critical biosafety topics with a focus on current regulatory guidelines, innovative safety solutions, and real-world applications.
Attendees will gain valuable insights to support their daily responsibilities and ensure ethical standards in biosafety. Additionally, the conference provides unique networking opportunities, allowing participants to connect and collaborate with peers in the biosafety community. Join us to stay informed, engaged, and equipped for the evolving challenges in biosafety and research oversight.
Confirmed IBC Speakers:
- Starting an IBC, Working with an IBC Consultant - Stephen J. Libby, PhD
Last year's 2024 IBC Conference Agenda
IACUC Conference - 3/5/25
For the past 25 years, NWABR has proudly hosted the annual IACUC Conference, a premier event tailored for IACUC Committee members, veterinarians, animal technicians, and researchers. Designed by a dedicated volunteer Planning Committee, this conference champions the ethical use of animals in research and provides essential training and resources for both new and seasoned professionals.
Attendees will gain access to the latest updates in regulatory requirements, best practices, and hands-on solutions that directly support their daily work. In addition, this event offers invaluable networking opportunities, fostering connections that enhance collaboration and knowledge-sharing across the field. Join us for a day of learning, engagement, and professional growth at the region’s leading conference on animal research ethics and oversight.
Confirmed IACUC Sessions:
- IACUC Basics - Cindy Pekow (Veteran's Administration), Heather Sidener (OHSU), Shannon Ramsey (Allen Institute)
- Mock IACUC
- How an IACUC discusses guidelines on reporting, when incidents become programmatic issues, reporting requirements for different species
- Heather Sidener (OHSU), Shannon Ramsey (Allen Institute), Norm Peterson (Seagen/Pfizer), Ken Gordon (Washington State Veterinary Medical Association), Melissa Tribelhorn (NWABR)
- Panel: USDA Appeals
- Moderator: Sally Thompson-Iritani (UW)
- Panel: VVC Determinations & Role Delineations with the IACUC
- Analyst: Shannon Ramsey (Allen Institute)
- How the IACUC Evaluates Enrichment Programs for Various Species
Last year's 2024 IACUC Conference Agenda
Registration will open soon.
Registration FYI- when registering more than one person at a time, only the primary contact on the registration will receive a confirmation email, not each individual attendee. On the confirmation email, you can scroll down to and click on the "View Tickets" button to verify attendee registration. However, the week-of/day-of the conference, each individual attendee will receive a logistics email and/or join links.
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