THREE I'S BIOSECURITY AND RESEARCH INTEGRITY
Promoting the responsible conduct of research, partnership, ethics, best practices and the exploration of current trends Dates: Monday, April 27 – Thursday, April 30, 2026 Schedule: 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) daily Location: This is a fully virtual event hosted on the WHOVA platform. The Three I’s Virtual Conference: Over 25 Years of ExcellenceA Legacy of Integrity and Collaboration
For more than a quarter-century, NESBR (formerly MSMR), in partnership with MeRTEC and NCABR, has been the cornerstone of ethical research training. The Three I’s Conference was born from a simple yet vital mission: to promote the responsible conduct of research and provide an unmatched educational and networking environment for compliance professionals. Bridging the Gap: IACUC, IBC, and IRB In the complex landscape of research ethics, collaboration isn’t just a goal—it’s a necessity. We focus on the vital synergy between the Three I’s: IACUCs, IBCs, and IRBs. By fostering communication across these committees, we help organizations:
Your Experience: Flexible, Digital, and On-DemandWe believe that world-class training should fit into your schedule, not the other way around. Whether you are joining us live or catching up between meetings, we are making it easier than ever to stay connected to the content that matters most.
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KEYNOTE ADDRESS
EVOLVING THE OVERSIGHT OF SCIENTIFIC MISCONDUCT
BARBARA EMILY BIERER, MD
PROFESSOR OF MEDICINE (PEDIATRICS), HMS MEMBER, HMS CENTER FOR BIOETHICS Barbara E. Bierer, M.D., is a hematologist-oncologist and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS) and the Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). Dr. Bierer is the faculty director of the Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center of BWH and Harvard (MRCT Center), a collaborative effort to improve the ethics, conduct, and regulatory environment of multi-site and international clinical trials. She is also the director of the Regulatory Foundations, Ethics, and Law program at the Harvard Catalyst and director of regulatory policy for SMART IRB. Dr. Bierer serves as faculty at the Center for Bioethics, HMS, and affiliate faculty at the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law at Harvard Law School. She is a co-founder of the COVID-19 Collaboration Platform and of the non-profit Vivli, a global clinical research data-sharing platform. From 2003 to 2014, Dr. Bierer served as senior vice president of research at BWH where she founded the Brigham Research Institute and the Brigham Innovation Hub. She was previously chair of SACHRP and has served or currently serves on the board of directors of AAHRPP, PRIMR, MSH, Vivli, North Star IRB, and the Edward P. Evans Foundation. She has authored over 275 publications. |
THREE I’s BEECH TREE SCHOLARS AWARD PROGRAM
WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
We believe that experience and perspective are necessary to develop skills. If you are new to our field, we would like to offer you a chance to pursue connections in the Life Science industry and the opportunity to network and exchange ideas with colleagues by attending The THREE I’s Conference. Please take a moment to explore our THREE I’s BEECH TREE conference scholarship, where we aspire to support and encourage pursuing experience and knowledge. BEECH TREE SCHOLARS AWARD PROGRAM In Memory of Colleen Cody and Angela Birnbaum Beech trees are associated with knowledge and wisdom, are valued for their strength and broad canopy, and are emblematic of the way in which both Colleen and Angela generously shared their time, knowledge and passion for research ethics and regulation. The Beech Tree Scholars program has been established to both honor their memory and continue their legacy of welcoming those new to the field. Beginning in 2025, each year a selected applicant will be awarded registration, domestic airfare and hotel to attend the THREE I’s conference. As the network of Beech Tree Scholars and their supporters grows, it will continue to provide both roots and shelter within the research ethics community. If you are new to the field and interested in attending virtually for FREE please consider applying for our scholarship. To apply, please click the link below. Alternatively, you can download the application and send the completed form with all required materials to Lynne Walsh. If you have any questions, please contact Lynne at [email protected]. |