Date: Thursday, August 28, 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm CST | Location: Virtual
Title / Topic: Responsible Oversight of AI for Clinical Research Professionals
Speaker:
David Vulcano, LCSW, MBA, CIP, RAC, FACRP
Vice President Clinical Research Compliance & Integrity
HCA Healthcare
Objective(s):
Recent technical advancements and decreasing costs have made artificial intelligence (AI) accessible to nearly
anyone. Such prevalent use reveals both the benefits and limitations of AI. This raises caution for its use in high-risk applications like in clinical research settings. Thus, responsible oversight by clinical research professionals is crucial, encompassing regulatory issues, organizational oversight, and professional standards.
Meeting Information:
In order to register for the meeting please complete the following REDCap survey:
https://redcap.vumc.org/surveys/?s=37FRHAY9MERF93X8
Upon registration completion a meeting password and the link to the meeting will be sent to the email entered into the survey.
Continuing Education (CE):
Actual attendance will be documented via emailing kate.vonwahlde@vumc.org during or immediately following the meeting. Following the meeting:
1. SoCRA members will be emailed a copy of the SoCRA attendance certificate.
2. Non SoCRA members can track attendance via VUMC CME website and/or their own CE tracking method.
3. A unique VUMC CME code will be provided during the meetings, the code is valid for 24 hours.
Contact and Questions: Annette McCoy Oeser annette.oeser@vumc.org
Date: Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Time: 12:00pm – 1:00pm CST | Location: Virtual
Title / Topic: Streamlining Multi-Site Start Up: Single IRB Review and IREx
Speakers:
Katelyn Benhoff, MA
Linda Tan, BS
IRB Reliance Exchange (IREx)
Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research
Objective(s):
In this presentation, IREx (IRB Reliance Exchange) team members will provide an overview of the single IRB process and using IREx as the Lead Study Team / Coordinating Center, demonstrating various features that enable Coordinators to efficiently manage site progress in their multi-site trials. After this presentation, attendees should be able to describe the single IRB process and discuss how IREx may fit into that process at their own institution.
Meeting Information:
In order to register for the meeting please complete the following REDCap survey:
https://redcap.vumc.org/surveys/?s=4XXDWFAANFPDYR49
Upon registration completion a meeting password and the link to the meeting will be sent to the email entered into the survey.
Continuing Education (CE):
Actual attendance will be documented via emailing kate.vonwahlde@vumc.org during or immediately following the meeting. Following the meeting:
1. SoCRA members will be emailed a copy of the SoCRA attendance certificate.
2. Non SoCRA members can track attendance via VUMC CME website and/or their own CE tracking method.
3. A unique VUMC CME code will be provided during the meetings, the code is valid for 24 hours.
Contact and Questions: Annette McCoy Oeser annette.oeser@vumc.org
All SOCRA members and non-SOCRA members are welcomed. Please share this announcement with your colleagues.