Virginia Tech® home

NSPIRE Oct. 13 Sessions

Notable Scholars Promoting Innovative Research and Ethics (NSPIRE) is a peer-led webinar series from the Division of Scholarly Integrity and Research Compliance. NSPIRE events foster ethical dialogue in research and offers 1- to 2-hour sessions open to all Virginia Tech students, faculty, and staff.

The second event in the fall 2026 series is Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  The event counts toward the National Institutes of Health’s in-person Responsible Conduct of Research training requirements.

NSPIRE October 13 Sessions

Oct. 13 | 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

ONLINE-ONLY

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation, contact Jill O'Quin at 540-231-4057 or oquin@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days before the event.

Session Schedule
TimeNotable Scholar and Topic
9:30 - 10:30 a.m.Cristen Jandreau - The Challenge of Objectivity: Research, Bias, and Conflicts of Interest
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.Abiola Akanmu - TBD
1 - 2 p.m.Rosanna Breaux - Ethical Decision Making in Clinical Trial Research with Families of Children and Adolescents