Explore the pain points of decentralized clinical trials, including costs, budgeting, training, support, staffing, resources, and more.

This webinar will discuss the costs and consequences of failing to address the lack of representation in clinical trials; barriers to addressing underrepresentation; and examples of successful efforts to improve inclusion across diverse populations in clinical trials for diseases associated with high mortality rates in the United States.

A free, family-friendly event open to all in the Greater Madison community.

Learn strategies for new hires joining the clinical trial industry. You will learn about both instructor-led and self-guided strategies and how to fit them into your larger onboarding processes. The webinar will also explore strategies for providing ongoing educational opportunities.

The Badger Challenge bike and run/walk event helps advance state of the art cancer research and treatment to serve patients and families in Wisconsin and beyond by funding the brightest cancer minds, ideas and technologies at the University of Wisconsin.

The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) will be holding a Clinical Research Professional (CRP) Certification Preparation and GCP Review Course at the Discovery Building in Madison on October 3. The exam itself will be administered, also at the Discovery Building, on October 4.

Please join us, in-person, October 5 at the Discovery Building on the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus to hear from a range of experts on innovations in diversity, technology, and care being developed by clinical research professionals across Wisconsin!

This webinar will explore the importance of diversity to clinical research, including the challenges and opportunities that exist for increasing representation.

The International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN) annual conference offers clinical research nurses (CRNs) the opportunity to build on current knowledge, share personal experience, and network with national and international CRN colleagues while addressing the educational needs of the CRN.

World Quality Week is an annual campaign that raises awareness of the quality management profession globally.

What can technology do to bring these opportunities to marginalized groups? How can we use technology to close the gap between wanting to participate and actually having the access to do so?

Join us for thought-provoking conversations as we examine the "cost of cancer" at our annual fall cancer conference. Informative presentations and interactive discussions await you!

Hear from four public health experts as they discuss their visions for the future of our field, bringing unique perspectives from the community, national, global and cross-sectoral levels.

Part one of a 2-part series will feature Ph.D. candidate Kyle Coniff who will highlight some of the ways that traditional western research is failing American Indian and Alaskan Native (AI/AN) research participants, patients, and their sovereignty over personal data. 

All UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) and UW Health faculty, staff, employees, learners, and alumni are invited to a film screening and conversation of 'Art + Medicine: Speaking of Race', a documentary by Twin Cities Public Television-Twin Cities PBS.

SMPH Collaborate fosters connections among investigators, researchers, and learners through the sharing of research discoveries and building of community.

Discuss the HR 658: DEPICT Act and how the clinical research industry and stakeholders can accelerate opportunities to increase health outcomes for all.

Built around the theme “One Planet, One Health,” the Global Health Symposium will explore how the concept of One Health makes a difference in our lives, the life around us and the planet.

This virtual workshop, 'Clinical Trials: The Patient Experience', will feature a panel of rare disease patients, caregivers, and advocates who will share their experiences with gene therapy clinical trials.

With a theme of “Toward an Anti-racist Bioethics,” this year’s symposium will feature local and national experts in bioethics and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This webinar will highlight effective strategies for investigators and others who work in and with diverse communities to develop greater capacity and success in engaging, recruiting, and retaining research participants from underrepresented populations.

Join us, in-person, for an informal, drop-in breakfast in the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) Atrium! 

As part of the UW Clinical Trials Institute's Clinical Trials Day celebration, this keynote event will focus on UW's participation in the breast cancer vaccine clinical trial with perspectives from the researcher and a participant.

Join us, in-person, in the Health Sciences Learning Center (Room 1309) to view a livestream of a Research Subject Panel, presented by the Wisconsin chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).

Hear from various experts (in-person or via Zoom) across UW–Madison, Microsoft, and peer institutions on the value of cloud research and the benefits of Azure.

Learn about projects using community engagement and collaboration with historically underrepresented populations in primary care research.

Join the race to benefit cancer research at the UW Carbone Cancer Center!

The UW Clinical Trials Institute is pleased to welcome the OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center for a 'LGBTQ+ 101' session to explore intersectionality and its importance as a framework to understanding and supporting the LGBTQ+ community and identity. 

Our vision for West Campus aims to enrich the campus experience for all who visit, work, study, and play in that area, by creating opportunities for new career pathways, expanding livelihoods, and providing space for important discovery.

As part of the FDA’s efforts to be responsive to the rapidly evolving clinical trial landscape and clarify the Agency’s recommendations on the conduct of DCTs, the FDA will provide an overview of the draft guidance titled Decentralized Clinical Trials for Drugs, Biological Products, and Devices.

Panelists will share their experiences participating in clinical research, accessibility challenges they have faced, and suggestions for systemic improvements.

Trust in biomedical research has been lower among minoritized racial and ethnic groups who have been historically underrepresented and excluded from research. Effectively measuring trust in biomedical research requires instruments that include content areas reflecting minoritized racial and ethnic populations’ definitions and perceptions of trust.

'SMPH Collaborate' fosters connections among investigators, researchers, and learners through the sharing of research discoveries and building of community.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center's Community Data Collection Site at the UW South Madison Partnership office.

Join us for the rolls, strolls, walks and more and stay for the music, food, raffle, games, fun and more.

OutReach LGBTQ+ Community Center will be hosting its 5th Annual Magic Pride Festival in Madison's Warner Park!

This event is a great way to learn more about approved research concepts and connect with other researchers within the SMPH community.

This webinar will discuss the best practices in various areas of clinical research management of investigator-initiated trials (IITs) and detail how to navigate common challenges.

The speaker will be Dr. Quincy Byrdsong, a nationally recognized speaker in the areas of dynamic education programs and curricula for research administration, responsible conduct of research, and human subjects protections.

This presentation aims to inform research staff of the different factors that influence the IRB review of multi-site projects and trigger the need for reliance agreements.

This event is a great way to connect and communicate with other members of the SMPH community and learn more about the research surrounding diabetes.

All are invited to register to attend this free community educational event that will offer news about cutting-edge research in Alzheimer's disease and provide information to help people improve brain health and live healthier lives.

By walking, running, or biking, you can show your support for cancer research and the development of new treatments.

Join us for an informal, drop-in breakfast in the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) Atrium.

The Annual Colloquium will showcase the latest research and resources on positive aging, with Speakers, a Poster Session, and a Health & Resource Fair.

The annual Black Women's Wellness Day will feature a powerful mix of Information, Inspiration, and Empowerment. 

This presentation will provide an overview of the policy, the process for creating a DMS plan, and what to consider for IRB applications and informed consent documents.

This workshop will offer an overview of the IRB process and review procedures and is a great way to further connect with others in the SMPH community.

This event, hosted by the Center for Human Genomics and Precision Medicine, highlights integrating high-dimensional data across analytes and disciplines.

This session is a great opportunity for those in the SMPH community, and will explore the methodology of a current pediatric research laboratory aiming to increase recruitment diversity.

This is a unique opportunity to share ideas and make connections with colleagues from all corners of cardiovascular research.

This event is a great way to learn more about misinformation and disinformation in public health, as well as collaborate with other SMPH professionals.

Designed for healthcare professionals, as well as patients and loved ones. Learn more about the intersection of nutrition and healthcare.

This event is an excellent opportunity within the SMPH community to connect with other investigators, researchers, and learners.

The UWPRC Annual Meeting is a great way to learn more about health equity for families and collaborate with other members of the SMPH community.

Calling all life science researchers! Want to know more about imaging technology, AI-aided panel design for flow cytometry, spatial transciptomics, pooled lentiCRISPR screening and other genomics tools? Join us to learn how these and many more services can benefit your research at our sixth annual BadgerConnect Research Services Fair, on October 26, 2023 at the UW Biotechnology Center in the heart of campus!

Join us this fall in beautiful Madison Wisconsin, for the first annual Wear Pink Day as we take a powerful step towards reducing the risk of breast cancer in our community - together! Featured Speaker, Dr. Nicci Owusu-Brackett, UW Health. Sponsored by Wisconsin Well Woman Program.

Hear from UW Health & Carbone Cancer Center physicians and scientists who are advancing multiple myeloma research and patient care. Learn firsthand how innovative research is being propelled forward, providing hope for patients in Wisconsin and beyond.

Join NIA on Oct. 31st from 2:00 – 2:45 p.m., ET for the Innovating for Inclusion: Making Clinical Research More Diverse webinar. Speakers will offer their insights and resources to help support the inclusion of more diverse participants in dementia research.

This year's theme is The Power of Action. Gain inspiration from the work and stories of people in your community while also learning about your role in the cancer plan and how to improve health outcomes in Wisconsin.

Join fellow healthcare professionals for the 21st Annual Update in Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias. The two-day program provides health care professionals with updates in best practices in memory and dementia care.

Join the campus community at Bascom Hall to view new Ho-Chunk Nation banners commissioned as part of UW-Madison’s 175th anniversary.

This live webinar will explore diversity through a global lens by tapping into the perspectives of industry leaders who will address how we can broaden access to a wide range of underrepresented groups, including those who possess attributes linked to troubling and challenging health disparities.

Come learn and discuss with us the growth and diversification of the clinical research workforce.

The School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) at UW-Madison is implementing a new, HIPAA-compliant system for paying research participants, called Participant Payments. You can attend any of the three formal sessions being offered in order to learn more!

The Diversity Forum welcomes the campus and greater community annually for a two-day, conference-style event that is free and open to the public. The goal of the Diversity Forum is to impart the latest knowledge and research in the diversity and inclusion fields, educate about perspectives and best practices for equity and social justice, and activate attendees to make positive changes in the world.

Join this live webinar for an informative session on some of the tools of the clinical research trade: data extraction and adverse event reporting. The presenter will review adverse events and serious adverse event reporting, medical record data extraction and collection, and review SAE-related medical...

This event is an interactive discussion with Charles Lee Isbell Jr., University of Wisconsin–Madison’s provost. Provost Isbell has a deep and distinguished background that blends institutional leadership in computer science, research into machine learning and artificial intelligence, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

The 22nd Annual Medical Student Research Forum will take place on Monday, November 20, 2023 in the Health Science Learning Center from noon to 5 pm. This annual event will showcase the research accomplishments of the majority of SMPH students, who conduct research under the mentorship of UW faculty mentors during the summer between their first and second year of medical school.

The event will highlight women in medicine with speakers, panel discussions, and the presentation of awards.

This workshop will include presentations and panel discussions with representatives from drug sponsors, medical device sponsors, clinical research organizations, academia, patients, and other interested parties, who will share their experiences and approaches for increasing enrollment and encouraging participation of historically underrepresented populations in clinical studies.

Join UW Health during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month to hear about emerging research and treatment in pancreas cancer as well as strategies to help patients cope with stress and foster health lifestyles.

GHI's Global Health Tuesday Webinar Series is back for seconds! Join us on Tuesday, December 5, from 9-10am (note the earlier time of day), when Giri Venkataramanan, GHI Advisory Committee Member and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at UW–Madison's College of Engineering, leads the conversation, Energy Challenges and Creative Solutions for Global Health.

Join this live webinar program as we delve into medical devices and investigational medical devices. The presenter will provide information on FDA regulations and ISO requirements along with the similarities and differences for device trials conducted at the research site.

The FDA’s Small Business and Industry Assistance program is putting on the “FDA Clinical Investigator Training Course (CTIC)”. The course is designed to promote professionalism in the clinical trial industry for individuals involved with submissions to FDA (Investigational New Drug (IND) application and to familiarize stakeholders with the regulatory and scientific issues involved in the development and approval of medical drugs and biological products.

This month’s presentation is “Investigator Engagement in Clinical Trials” by Rafael Veintimilla, MD, CCRP, Senior Director Clinical Trials Integration and Medical Science Liaison in University of Wisconsin Clinical Trials Institute, and Kraig Kumfer, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Division of Hospital Medicine in the UW Department of...

Join us for a special webinar to learn about novel approaches to delivering precision cancer therapies. We’ll discuss groundbreaking methods among biomedical engineers and clinicians to tailor treatments to patients.

This live webinar will challenge attendees to self-reflect on their own leadership practices and how those may be in need of transformation. Whether you are an aspiring leader, new supervisor, or seasoned manager in clinical research, you will come away from this webinar with valuable knowledge for your virtual leadership tool kit that will help promote transformational leadership practices for your own sake and for the benefit of your team.

While confidence in many institutions has been declining for decades, the Covid-19 pandemic exposed the breakdown in trust in health care and science. A new Hastings Center special report on trust delivers a series of findings for public officials, physicians, and scientists seeking to rebuild trust with patients and the public.

The committee leading the search and screening process for the vice chancellor for research invites the UW community to share input on the search during two online listening sessions this month. Both sessions will be held virtually via Zoom; registration is required for participation.

This webinar will delve into the ethical challenges faced by clinical research nurses. As healthcare professionals at the forefront of medical advancements, clinical research nurses often encounter complex ethical dilemmas that can lead to moral distress.

Clinical trial professionals with an interest or role in the onboarding and education of new staff are encouraged to attend this live webinar and learn valuable best practices from the steps taken, barriers encountered, and resources available during one clinical trial site’s journey toward realizing its goal for optimal efficiency.

The committee leading the search and screening process for the vice chancellor for research invites the UW community to share input on the search during two online listening sessions this month. Both sessions will be held virtually via Zoom; registration is required for participation.

Creating Affirming Healthcare Spaces for Two Spirit, Indigiqueer, and Transgender AI/AN Peoples: An Overview of Gender Diversity and Gender-Affirming Care in Indian Country.

All SMPH and UW Health faculty, staff, employees, learners and alumni are invited to a film screening and conversation on Friday, Jan. 12 from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. The event will have both in-person and virtual options. This event is co-hosted by SMPH and UW Health.

Join us, in-person, for an informal, drop-in breakfast in the Health Sciences Learning Center (HSLC) Atrium!

The guests on this Clinical Leader Live will talk about their firsthand experiences — and possible future applications — with AI in everything from protocol design to numerous clinops activities.

Join the CHDR in room HSLC 1345 or on Zoom for their January Seminar Series.

This course will describe the IRB submission and review process for Changes of Protocol.

Discover new opportunities to grow and thrive while making a difference in the lives of others when you join the Eastpark Medical Center team.

The Global Health Institute at UW Madison welcomes you to join them for GHI’s next Global Health Tuesday Webinar.

A hybrid workshop to facilitate dialogue with the clinical trials community about successes and challenges of integrating quality by design and risk-based monitoring into the design and conduct of clinical studies.

Join in community for an evening with acclaimed writer, actress, and teacher Anna Deavere Smith as she reflects on the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through the lens of her work.

Join The National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NACMHD) at their next council meeting.

The Research Bazaar is an inclusive, community-building event that encourages cross-pollination of ideas among researchers, data scientists, entrepreneurs, and community members, including students.

Wear Red Day is a day of education, awareness, and time spent together learning how to identify, prevent, and survive heart disease.

Join interdisciplinary experts for a unique conference on how to build partnerships with investigators, communities, clinical research professionals, and companies to promote the ethical conduct and translation of research.

FDA will host Rare Disease Day, a virtual public meeting, on March 1, 2024 in global observance of Rare Disease Week. This year’s Rare Disease Day is dedicated to patients and health care professionals.

All individuals from across campus involved in research — including undergraduates, graduate students, postdocs, research staff, and faculty — are welcome at SMPH Collaborate, an event series from the SMPH Office of Basic Research, Biotechnology and Graduate Studies.

Bowlin’ for Colons is an annual one-day event on Sunday, March 3, 2024 hosted at three different bowling alleys around Wisconsin.

This annual honorary award ceremony recognizes some of the many faculty, staff, alumni, students and community members who go above and beyond in the pursuit of excellence in their professional careers and making important contributions to our community.

Join The Morgridge Institute for a special lecture with experts in AI, computing, and biomedicine to unravel the promises and pitfalls of AI in biomedicine

Research forum featuring presentations, discussions, posters, & demonstrations centering and exploring the concept of Indigenous research.

The annual Solomon Carter Fuller Brain Health Brunch is presented by the Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) and is free and open to all.

Join Carbone Cancer Center for science, celebration and snacks to honor the 50th anniversary of UW Carbone Cancer Center.

This year’s theme, Capacity Bridging: Community University Partnerships for Stronger Communities, seeks to emphasize the importance of bringing together community and campus expertise, knowledge, and people power to create stronger communities, resilient systems, and a more just and equitable world.

This live webinar will address practical ways that stakeholders in research can help improve the creation of ICFs and better the overall process to ensure patients have a fuller understanding of the risks, commitment, and cost of agreeing to participate in a clinical trial.

The 2024 Global Health Symposium, “Moving Global Health Forward,” will be held April 10, 2024, at the Health Sciences Learning Center, 750 Highland Avenue. Event co-hosts, Global Health Institute (GHI) and Office of Global Health in the School of Medicine and Public Health, welcome you to attend!

This year’s Bioethics Symposium will examine AI-related concerns. The goal is a broad roadmap for using health-centered AI in ways that are equitable, empathetic, and empowering.

This year’s event will focus on Cancer Modeling. The in-person event allows us to come together to engage, share research visions, and learn from each other.

The annual Showcase event is designed to celebrate and strengthen a culture of innovation and continuous improvement at UW–Madison. It offers an opportunity for colleagues from across campus to share best practices, learn from each other’s successes, and connect.

The annual Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias Research Day is hosted by the Wisconsin Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC). It is designed to encourage collaboration and promote scientific thought among faculty, students and researchers from a wide range of disciplines across the UW–Madison campus.

The annual Undergraduate Symposium showcases undergraduate creativity, achievement, research, service-learning, and community-based research from all areas of study at UW–Madison including the humanities, arts, biological sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, and computer data and information sciences.

Research Day highlights the full scope of innovative research in the Department of Medicine and facilitates collaborative interactions within our educational, research and clinical community.

The Wisconsin Collaborative Clinical Research Professionals Conference, to be held May 2, 2024 in Madison, will convene professionals from a range of clinical research sectors, including academic health centers, community organizations, industry, and healthcare.

This event will feature presentations and a fireside chat all about the data life cycle and what it takes to make scientific data FAIR - Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reuseable.

The Department of Pediatrics’ annual Research Week will be held May 13–17, 2024.

The emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in health care will be explored at In Business magazine’s first annual Health Care Summit on Tuesday, May 14, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club.

Join fellow UW alumni and friends online for a livestream and Q & A with a panel of experts who will discuss these issues, as part of a commemoration of UW–Madison’s 175-year history of being a place where an idea can change the world.