THREE I’s: and RESEARCH INTEGRITY™:
​COMPLIANCE, ETHICS and BIOSECURITY … Building Resilience

Promoting the responsible conduct of research, partnership, ethics, best practices and the exploration of current trends 
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Dates: Monday, April 26 – Thursday, April 29, 2027
Schedule: 10:00 AM to 2:00 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 Excellence

A 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:

• Reduce Redundancies: Streamline oversight to make compliance easier for investigators.
• Enhance Safety: Establish robust procedures that allow research to be conducted responsibly, ethically, and securely.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Empower professionals to identify and communicate security and compliance concerns before they escalate.

​Your Experience: Flexible, Digital, and On-Demand

We 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.

Your All-Access Pass Includes:

• 🎥 Full Session Playbacks: Never worry about a scheduling conflict again. Watch any segment you missed or revisit a favorite session, whenever you want.
• 📂 Centralized Presentation Slides: Access all conference materials in one convenient location.
• ⏳ 3 Months of Extended Viewing: The learning doesn't end when the conference does. All content remains live and accessible on the Whova App for six months following the conference.

Submit Your Abstract

Submission Deadline:  November 25, 2026

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THREE I’s BEECH TREE SCHOLARS AWARD PROGRAM

WE ARE ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!
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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].

​​​​​​​Introducing our inaugural 2025 Beech Tree Scholar, Monica A. Tynan, MSc. > Monica serves as an IACUC Protocol Review Specialist with the Office of Animal Welfare Assurance at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Explore her experience, insights, and key takeaways in her THREE I's Conference Essay.

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BEECH TREE SCHOLARS APPLICATION

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