National Capital

SOCRA National Capital Area Chapter Meeting

Soldiers Serving as Subjects: IRB Chair Reports from the Front Lines

Date:  Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Time: 12 - 1 PM EST | Location: Virtual

Learning Objective(s):

• Explain key ethical and regulatory considerations in conducting research with military personnel, including the impact of hierarchical structures on informed consent and autonomy.
• Identify federal policies and IRB responsibilities that ensure the protection of soldiers as research subjects.
• Describe best practices and strategies to minimize risks and enhance protections for soldier participants, drawing on lessons learned and case studies from IRB chairs.

Speaker:

Dr. Lester Jao

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