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Investigator 101

This training option is now available for NU Principal Investigators and their authorized project personnel. Sessions are scheduled quartely and are free of charge.


This 3-hour session will address the protection of human research subjects and will specifically cover:

  • History and ethical principles, including the Belmont Report
  • An overview of the federal regulations
  • Roles and responsibilities of the Principal Investigator, IRB and Institution
  • The informed consent process
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Research with vulnerable populations
  • Register now or contact Edwina Palacios at 312-503-6012 or e-palacios@northwestern.edu.

    Investigator 101 - Chicago Campus Schedule

    Date Location

    Friday, January 12, 2007
    9-12 pm

    ****THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION - If we receive a sufficient number of requests at a later date, we will schedule another session for the 1st quarter 2007.

    Baldwin Auditorium

    Lurie Building, 303 East Superior Avenue

    Wednesday, June 6, 2007

    1:30 - 4:30 pm

    Searle Seminar Room
    Lurie Building, 303 East Superior Avenue

    Register now
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    Investigator 101 - Evanston Campus Schedule
    Date Location

    Friday, January 26, 2007
    8:30-11:30 am

    ****THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION - If we receive a sufficient number of requests at a later date, we will schedule another session for the 1st quarter 2007. We apologize for any inconvenience.

    University Library Building, 5th floor

    Room 5722, South Tower, 1970 Campus Drive

    Friday, June 22, 2007
    9-12 pm

    ****THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO LOW REGISSTRATION - If we receive a sufficient number of requests at a later date, we will schedule another session prior September 2007. We apologize for any inconvenience.

    To be announced
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