Research Unplugged

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Join us on Wednesdays from 4–5 pm PT via Zoom for an engaging session where you can catch up on the latest SD CFAR research and connect with colleagues.

The series is organized into four tracks, and we ask that you register for each track individually. Once registered, all sessions within that track will be added to your calendar through your Zoom confirmation email.

. 2025 SCHEDULE .

First Wednesday: Basic/Translational Science
Second Wednesday: Sociobehavioral/Global Health
Third Wednesday: Career Development
Fourth Wednesday: Clinical/Implementation

. 2026 SCHEDULE .

The Research Unplugged tracks will run in a new order this year, and some have been combined to make room for additional practice sessions and workshops tailored for our early-stage investigators.

First Wednesday: Career Development (RCR Training is in-person, listed below)
Second Wednesday: Sociobehavior Science / Clinical Investigation / Implementation Science
Third Wednesday: Basic and Translational Science
Fourth Wednesday: Workshops and Practice Sessions
Fifth Wednesday: International and Global Health (Research Unplugged Caffeinated, see below)

Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Training

This series is offered under the Career Development Track of Research Unplugged. RCR courses are open to anyone who needs to complete the required eight hours of RCR training. Topics follow the NIH guidelines outlined in Notice NOT-OD-22-055.

Sessions are held in person from 3–5 pm PT (2 hours each). Locations may vary but will be on the La Jolla campus. Please RSVP to each event individually using the links below.

UPCOMING:

Research in the age of technology & AI - March 4, 2026; RSVP HERE
Research integrity, misconduct, data management and sharing - June 3, 2026
Mentorship and training, and authorship practices - November 4, 2026
Collaborative Research, conflict of Interest & commitment - March 2027 (TBD)
Science communication, social responsibility and research impact - June 2027 (TBD)

COMPLETED:

Responsible Use of Human Subjects and Animal research ethics - November 19, 2025