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IRB Newsletter: Winter 2025-2026 Issue

IRB! IRB! Read all about it! View the attached 2-page IRB Winter Newsletter for the latest announcements and resources related to Human Research Protections and Integrity at UMBC.

Posted: February 4, 2026, 10:58 AM

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International Traveler Security Webinar

Postponed due to UMBC being closed.

The webinar on International Travel Security that was scheduled for 1/29/2026 has been postponed due to the university being closed this week for inclement weather.   We hope to announce a new...

Posted: January 28, 2026, 1:02 PM

IRB & Human Subjects Research: Upcoming Webinars

Support For Research Admin., Student PIs & Faculty Advisors

Attention: 1) Research Administrators, 2) Student PIs, and 3) Faculty Advisor to student PIs... Please consider attending an upcoming webinar to support your role and learning related to Human...

Posted: January 21, 2026, 1:10 PM

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IACUC Office hours for 1/21/2026

Good morning! The IACUC office hours will be on Thursday 1/22/2026 opposed to Wednesday 1/21/2026. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to iacuc@umbc.edu. 

Posted: January 20, 2026, 8:15 AM

International Travel Security webinar - 1/29/2026 at 12pm

Join us for a discussion on international travel security

We are excited to announce our first security webinar for Spring 2026. Please join the Center for Global Engagement, DoIT and OPRC on January 29th from 12pm to 1pm for webinar on international...

Posted: January 15, 2026, 2:04 PM

Export Control Webinar noon today (12/5)

Join us at noon today for an export control webinar!

Just a reminder, on 12/5/2025 at noon, OPRC will be hosting a webinar on export controls and how they impact the university.  We want to help you understand export controls and who you can ask at...

Posted: December 5, 2025, 8:21 AM

Reminder - Export Control Webinar 12/5/2025 at noon

Join us for a discussion of relevant export controls

Just a reminder, on 12/5/2025 at noon, OPRC will be hosting a webinar on export controls and how they impact the university.  We want to help you understand export controls and who you can ask at...

Posted: November 20, 2025, 1:24 PM

Introducing ORPC website AI Navigator (Beta Test)

Precision in compliance website navigation helped by AI

ORPC is excited to announce the Beta launch of UMBC's new internal AI-powered assistant designed to help you navigate the Office of Research Protections and Compliance (ORPC) website. This tool...

Posted: November 20, 2025, 12:19 PM

DAWA office hours for 11/12/2025

Good afternoon, DAWA will not be in the ILSB for office hours tomorrow (11/12). If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to iacuc@umbc.edu. 

Posted: November 11, 2025, 12:44 PM