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Orientation for Clinical Research Staff

The Clinical Research Staff Orientation is returning to an in-person format at UTHealth Houston and will be held once every other month.  This session provides a general overview of clinical research and is ideal for staff who are new to research or new to UTHealth, with experienced staff welcome to attend as a refresher. 

Register here : Clinical Research Orientation

  Topics Covered: 

  1. Memorial Hermann Hospital Review & Approval Process by Aryn K night BS, CCRP
  2. Harris Health Review and Approval Process By Elisa Jolls, EdD, MBA, CIP
  3. IRB Review and Approval Process CRU by Dalisa Abdala, MBA, BS, BSN, RN, CCRP
  4. Clinical Trial Management by William Guerra MHA, CCRP
  5. Study Start Up by Shwetha Pazhoor MS, CCRP
  6. Informed Consent by Sujatha Sridhar, MBBS
  7. Regulatory Services by Elizabeth Gendel, PhD
  8. Budget Development and Coverage Analysis, by Kristin Parks, MS

Next Orientation Session:
Date: Tuesday February 24, 2026, Time: 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Location: MSB-3.301

Please note: This program is  not intended for individuals whose work is exclusively in animal research.

If you have any questions or if you'd like more information on any topic, please write to us [email protected]