C10 - Shared Risks, Local Responsibility: Empowering IRB and IACUC Professionals in Research Security

This session will clarify the evolving landscape of research security and foreign influence regulations, with a focus on their relevance to IRB and IACUC professionals. Participants will explore the key elements of research security programs, including NSPM-33 requirements, dual-use concerns, and foreign relationship disclosure obligations. Guided by experienced research security professionals, the session will offer practical examples and actionable strategies that attendees can apply within their local oversight roles to support compliance and protect research integrity.