Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop Series
The Responsible Conduct of Research Workshop Series prepares participants to integrate research ethics into the design, conduct, oversight, and dissemination of research. Workshops will focus on the definition and scope of research misconduct, conflicts of interest, protocols to ensure ethical procedures are used with animals and human subjects, and criteria for determining authorship and responsible data management.
Workshops are self-contained modules and are free of charge to everyone in the Buffalo Translational Consortium. Those who attend all workshops will receive a CTSI Certificate of Completion and CME credit (if applicable). Learners can also earn a micro-credential/digital badge upon completion of all workshops and weekly assignments, if desired. Digital badges allow learners to showcase their enhanced knowledge of Responsible Conduct of Research within digital resumes, e-Portfolios, or LinkedIn accounts.
2026 Schedule
February 11, 2026 Responsible Conduct of Research: An Overview Steven J. Fliesler, PhD |
February 25, 2026 Authorship and Reviewer Ethics Steven J. Fliesler, PhD |
March 4, 2026 Conflicts of Interest/Conflicts of Commitment Sriganesh Ramachandra Rao, MS, PhD |
March 25, 2026 Responsible Data Acquisition and Management Peter L. Elkin, MD |
April 1, 2026 The IACUC and Ethical Use of Animals in Research Albert H. Titus, PhD |
April 15, 2026 The IRB and Ethical Use of Human Subjects in Research Richard J. Karalus, PhD |
TIME: 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
LOCATION: Zoom
PRESENTERS:
Steven J. Fliesler, PhD
SUNY Distinguished Professor
Meyer H. Riwchun Endowed Chair Professor
Vice-Chair and Director of Research
Department of Ophthalmology
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Sriganesh Ramachandra Rao, MS, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Ophthalmology
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Peter L. Elkin, MD
Professor and Chair
Department of Biomedical Informatics
Professor of Internal Medicine
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Albert H. Titus, PhD
Associate Vice President for Regulatory Support
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Department of Biomedical Engineering
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Richard J. Karalus, PhD
Director of Research Compliance
Office of Research Compliance
For more information, contact cmp9@buffalo.edu or 716-844-9282.
Past Series
March 3, 2025 Responsible Conduct of Research: An Overview Steven J. Fliesler, PhD |
March 10, 2025 Authorship and Reviewer Ethics Steven J. Fliesler, PhD |
March 24, 2025 The IACUC and Ethical Use of Animals in Research Albert H. Titus, PhD |
March 31, 2025 The IRB and Ethical Use of Human Subjects in Research Richard J. Karalus, PhD |
April 7, 2025 Responsible Data Acquisition and Management Peter L. Elkin, MD |
April 14, 2025 Conflicts of Interest/Conflicts of Commitment Sriganesh Ramachandra Rao, MS, PhD |
March 4 Steven J. Fliesler, PhD |
March 11 Steven J. Fliesler, PhD |
March 18 Stanely W. Halvorsen, PhD |
March 25 Richard J. Karalus, PhD |
April 8 Sriganesh Ramachandra Rao, MS, PhD |
April 15 Peter L. Elkin, MD |
Steven J. Fliesler, PhD Responsible Conduct of Research: An Overview |
Steven J. Fliesler, PhD Authorship and Reviewer Ethics |
Richard J. Karalus, PhD The IRB & Ethical Use of Human Subjects in Research |
Stanley W. Halvorsen, PhD The IACUC & Ethical Use of Animals in Research |
Mulchand S. Patel, PhD Conflicts of Interest/Conflicts of Commitment |
Peter L. Elkin, MD Responsible Data Acquisition & Management |
Date: | Title: | Presenter: |
03/01/22 | Responsible Conduct of Research: An Overview | Steven J. Fliesler, PhD SUNY Distinguished Professor/Ophthalmology |
03/08/22 | Steven J. Fliesler, PhD SUNY Distinguished Professor/Ophthalmology | |
| 03/15/22 | The IRB and Ethical Use of Human Subjects in Research | Richard J. Karalus, PhD Director, Office of Research Compliance |
04/05/22 | Stanley W. Halvorsen, PhD Associate Professor/Pharmaocology and Toxicology | |
04/12/22 | Mulchand S. Patel, PhD SUNY Distinguished Professsor/Associate Dean for Research and Biomedical Education | |
04/19/22 | Responsible Data Acquisition and Management | Peter L. Elkin, MD Professor & Chair, Biomedical Informatics |
Date: | Title: | Presenter: |
03/02/21 | Responsible Conduct of Research: An Overview | Steven J. Fliesler, PhD SUNY Distinguished Professor/Ophthalmology |
03/09/21 | Steven J. Fliesler, PhD SUNY Distinguished Professor/Ophthalmology | |
| 03/16/21 | The IRB and Ethical Use of Human Subjects in Research | Richard J. Karalus, PhD Director, Office of Research Compliance |
03/23/21 | Stanley W. Halvorsen, PhD Associate Professor/Pharmaocology and Toxicology | |
03/30/21 | Mulchand S. Patel, PhD SUNY Distinguished Professsor/Associate Dean for Research and Biomedical Education | |
04/06/21 | Responsible Data Acquisition and Management | Peter L. Elkin, MD Professor & Chair, Biomedical Informatics |
Date: | Title: | Presenter: |
02/28/19 | Responsible Conduct of Research: An Overview | Steven J. Fliesler, PhD SUNY Distinguished Professor/Ophthalmology |
03/07/19 | Steven J. Fliesler, PhD SUNY Distinguished Professor/Ophthalmology | |
03/14/19 | Richard J. Karalus, PhD Director, Office of Research Compliance | |
03/21/19 | Peter L. Elkin, MD Professor & Chair, Biomedical Informatics | |
| 03/28/19 | The IACUC and Ethical Use of Animals in Research | Stanley W. Halvorsen, PhD Associate Professor/Chair UB IACUC |
04/25/19 | Mulchand S. Patel, PhD SUNY Distinguished Professsor/Associate Dean for Research and Biomedical Education |
Date: | Title: | Presenter(s): |
01/08/18 | Responsible Conduct of Research: An Overview | Steven J. Fliesler, PhD UB Distinguished Professor/Ophthalmology |
01/22/18 | Conflicts of Interest/ Conflicts of Commitment | Kenneth M. Tramposch, PhD Associate Vice President for Research & Economic Development |
01/29/18 | Stanley W. Halvorsen, PhD Associate Professor/Chair UB IACUC | |
02/05/18 | Richard Karalus, PhD Director, Research Compliance
Jennifer Smith, JD Quality Assurance Administrator | |
02/12/18 | Peter L. Elkin, MD Professor & Chair, Biomedical Informatics | |
02/19/18 | Steven J. Fliesler, PhD UB Distinguished Professor/Ophthalmology |