Events / Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Workshop

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Workshop

11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Eric P. Newman Education Center (EPNEC)

Formally known as PERCSS

Lunch will be provided.

This workshop features presentations on WashU policies and procedures related to the responsible conduct of research (RCR) as well as case study sessions facilitated by WashU faculty. All members of the WashU community who are actively engaged in research and interested in RCR are welcome to attend. This workshop is highly recommended for postdocs, career award recipients, and other junior research team members.

Topics and Speakers: 

  • “Authorship & Publication”
    Gregory Grant, PhD

    Research Integrity Officer (RIO)
    Professor, Developmental Biology
  • “Peer Review”
    Pamela Woodard, PhD

    Elizabeth E. Mallinckrodt Professor of Radiology
    Chair, Department of Radiology
    Director, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology
    Professor of Internal Medicine, Pediatrics and Biomedical Engineering

Additional Faculty Leading Case Study Discussions: TBD 

Registration REQUIRED via Learn@Work 

  • Registration closes on March 14, 2026.
  • In order to attend, you MUST register via Learn@Work and confirm you see a “Registered” status for this class.
  • This training is anticipated to be full with a wait list. No walk-ins will be accepted.
  • Registration is only available to the first 200 employees or students with WashU Key access to Learn@Work.
  • Final registration confirmations will be sent via email two days prior to the event.

RCR Training Requirements
This event will help provide four (4) hours of the RCR requirements for applicable NIH awards.

  • NIH training requirements: Undergraduates, graduate students, and postdocs on NIH training grants, career awards, or fellowships are required to receive 8 hours of RCR education.

Attendance Requirement
To receive credit, participants are required to attend the full four-hour workshop. Partial credit will not be granted.

For more information, please visit the RCR website or contact Chelsea Elliott at chelseae@wustl.edu.

This event is free to attend and sponsored by Research Education & Information.