<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><rss xmlns:dc='http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/' xmlns:geo='http://www.w3.org/2003/01/geo/wgs84_pos#' xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' version='2.0' xmlns:xCal='urn:ietf:params:xml:ns:xcal'><channel><title>Calendar - Alex Jovel-Díaz</title><link>https://calendar.uab.edu/aojoveldiaz_17/calendar</link><description>Calendar - Alex Jovel-Díaz</description><lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:48:54 -0500</lastBuildDate><ttl>60</ttl><language>en-us</language><generator>Localist</generator><item><title>Translation missing: en-US-uab.event.status.interested: May 28, 2026: CCTS Research Orientation Program (ROP)</title><description><![CDATA[<p>Get a high-level overview of implementing clinical studies in this free, one-session program, including key clinical, regulatory, and financial requirements—ideal for new investigators and research staff. Need a refresher? ROP covers key aspects of clinical trials. </p>

<p>Session Details:</p>

<p>What: A free, one-session, high-level overview of how to implement a sponsored or investigator-initiated study, including key clinical, regulatory, and financial requirements.Why: To provide basic tools, familiarize attendees with research study terms, and help those new to research avoid common pitfalls.When: 9 AM-12:30 PM (See 2026 dates below)** Jan. 29, 2026 | March 12, 2026 | May 28, 2026**Registration closes at 5 PM on the Friday prior to each event so that mandatory videos and pretest can be completed before the live session.Who: For young investigators and research staff who are new to research, as well as any who could use a refresher course in key aspects of a clinical trial. The CCTS strongly encourages new faculty, coordinators, budget, and regulatory staff to attend. *Completion of a pretest and video will be mandatory before the live session begins. A link to access the required pretest and video will be sent to registered individuals.  </p>

<p>*Attendees may earn 4 AMAPRA Category 1 CME credits.</p>

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