This course consists of eight sessions; attendance at all eight sessions is expected.

This Fundamentals of RCR Course is intended to meet federal requirements for training in Responsible Conduct of Research and to maintain an institutional culture of the highest integrity in all Houston Methodist research endeavors. The eight-session, in-person course promotes fundamental knowledge and practical skills for research in all disciplines, encourages open discussion with subject matter experts in these areas, and presents an opportunity to interact with experienced Houston Methodist faculty for real-world guidance. 

August 31: Scientist as a Responsible Member of Society, Intro to RCR, COI, Safe Lab, Reporting

Sept 1: Rigor & Reproducibility: Gold Standard

Sept 2: Research Integrity & Misconduct

Sept 3: Mentor/Mentee Relationships. Responsible Authorship, Peer Review

Sept 8: Lab Safety & Pre-Clinical Work: Protecting Lab Members and Animal subjects

Sept 9: International Collaborations: Export Control, Foreign Influence

Sept 10: Data Management & Security

Sept 14: Interactive HM Scientific Research Panel 

Register. (In-person attendance required at all eight sessions.)

For more information, email: ResearchIntegrityandCompliance@houstonmethodist.org

Capacity is limited to 30: Refreshements will be served