Rethinking Child Assent Practices - On Research Podcast

Hope, Uncertainty, and the Future of Science - On Research Podcast

In a moment of uncertainty across the research landscape, what does it mean to lead with clarity, integrity, and hope? In this episode of On Research, Dr. Josh Fessel shares insights from his experience at the NIH to unpack shifting federal priorities, growing instability, and the real risks of inaction. Together, we explore how researchers and institutions can navigate change, rebuild trust, and stay grounded in science’s core purpose: serving people. Thoughtful, timely, and ultimately hopeful—this conversation offers a roadmap for moving forward when the path isn’t clear.    Notes:  * Conflict Management – A CITI Program Course - https://about.citiprogram.org/course/conflict-management/ [https://about.citiprogram.org/course/conflict-management/]  * On Tech Ethics – A CITI Program Podcast -  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2120643 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2120643]  * CITI Program’s course catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog [https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog]

Protecting Innovation: COGR’s Guidance on Research Security for Tech Transfer - On Research Podcast

Technology transfer offices are increasingly on the front lines of research security—and the rules are changing fast. In this episode of On Research, we’re joined by Allen DiPalma and Kevin Wozniak from the Council on Governmental Relations (COGR) to unpack COGR’s Research Security Guidance for Technology Transfer and what it means for protecting innovation while still supporting collaboration.  Notes:  * Council on Governmental Relations (COGR). 2025. “Research Security Regulations: Practical Considerations for Technology Transfer Professionals.”  - https://www.cogr.edu/sites/default/files/2025-11/Research%20Security%20Regulations%20Practical%20Considerations.pdf [https://www.cogr.edu/sites/default/files/2025-11/Research%20Security%20Regulations%20Practical%20Considerations.pdf] * Technology Transfer – A CITI Program Course - https://about.citiprogram.org/course/technology-transfer/  [https://about.citiprogram.org/course/technology-transfer/ ] * On Campus – A CITI Program Podcast -  https://www.buzzsprout.com/1896915/  [https://www.buzzsprout.com/1896915/ ] * CITI Program’s course catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog   [https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog  ]

Rethinking Child Assent Practices - On Research Podcast

What does meaningful child assent really look like in research? In this episode of On Research, host Alexa McClellan speaks with Dr. David Coker about rethinking child assent beyond procedural compliance. Drawing on his recent scholarship, Dr. Coker explores gaps in current practices, regulatory tensions, inclusion of children with disabilities, and the role of IRBs in supporting assent as a developmentally appropriate, ethical process. The conversation challenges researchers to move from collecting assent as a formality to practicing it as a genuine expression of respect for children’s autonomy and voice.    Notes:  * Coker, David C, Ketaki Inamdar, Daniel F. McCleary, and Lesley Cottrell.  2025. “Child Assent Practices in Research: Improving Ethics, Decision-Making, and Inclusivity.” Journal of Educational Research & Practice. 15:1-24. https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1492202.pdf [https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1492202.pdf]  * Qualitative Data Analysis – A CITI Program Course - https://about.citiprogram.org/course/qualitative-data-analysis/ [https://about.citiprogram.org/course/qualitative-data-analysis/]  * On Tech Ethics – A CITI Program Podcast -  https://www.buzzsprout.com/2120643 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2120643]  * CITI Program’s course catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog [https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog]

When Research Ends: Institutional Responsibility, Participant Protection, and Research Integrity - On Research Podcast

When studies end abruptly, the ethical responsibilities don’t disappear. Dr. Brandon Brown joins host Alexa McClellan to examine institutional responsibility, participant protection, and research integrity when research is terminated unexpectedly—and what the end of a study reveals about trust in the research enterprise.    Notes:  * Dr. Brandon Brown. “Your Study Is Terminated: Researchers Need to Prepare Participants.” The Hastings Center for Bioethics. November 19, 2025.  https://www.thehastingscenter.org/your-study-is-terminated-researchers-need-to-prepare-participants/ [https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https:/www.thehastingscenter.org/your-study-is-terminated-researchers-need-to-prepare-participants/___.YzJ1OmNpdGlwcm9ncmFtMTpjOm86MTQ1ODdiZDBjOTdiOGExZDk1MzIxMDJjNWI0NzNhZjE6NzpjZTVhOmY4ZThmMDA0ZmJkNGFlN2U2OTE1MmY3NjNmYzgyOGFjODI0ZjRiN2Y1NzY5YzRiZDhmM2VmMjQ4ZmE4NDM4OGM6aDpUOkY]  * On Campus – A CITI Program Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/1896915/ [https://protect.checkpoint.com/v2/r01/___https:/www.buzzsprout.com/1896915/___.YzJ1OmNpdGlwcm9ncmFtMTpjOm86MTQ1ODdiZDBjOTdiOGExZDk1MzIxMDJjNWI0NzNhZjE6Nzo4ZDliOjkwODdhOGQ0MmQ4MzhlZTc0MjQ2M2NmYTI4YTY0YjI5YTAzMzhiZDBlZDIzYmFiZGVkZTMxNThhNGYwNGZjODk6aDpUOkY] * Disaster Response and Research Reactivation – A CITI Program Course - https://about.citiprogram.org/course/disaster-response-and-research-reactivation/ [https://about.citiprogram.org/course/disaster-response-and-research-reactivation/]  * Dr. Brandon Brown’s CITI Program Author Page - https://about.citiprogram.org/authors/brandon-brown-mph-phd/ [https://about.citiprogram.org/authors/brandon-brown-mph-phd/]   * CITI Program’s course catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog  [https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog]

Opening Doors in STEM: Service Dogs, Advocacy, and Research Accessibility - On Research Podcast

In this episode of On Research, we explore how service dogs and advocacy are transforming accessibility for scientists with disability in STEM. Guests Joey Ramp-Adams and Madeline Jones share their lived experiences, discuss barriers in laboratory environments, and highlight how inclusive practices can create more equitable pathways in research.    Notes:  * Sampsons Legacy Foundation - https://sampsonslegacyfoundation.com/ [https://sampsonslegacyfoundation.com/]   * Working with Dogs in Research Settings – A CITI Program course -  https://about.citiprogram.org/course/working-with-dogs-in-research-settings/ [https://about.citiprogram.org/course/working-with-dogs-in-research-settings/]  * On Tech Ethics – A CITI Program Podcast - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2120643 [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2120643]  * CITI Program’s course catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog [https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog]