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RED 766 | Ethical Data Visualization - 1/15/2026

This is a REd synchronous (in-person/live) session. LIVE SESSION: Thursday, January 15, 2026 @10:00am - 11:00am, Zoom. Class Description: Working with Edward Tufte’s theory of data graphics, this class will cover best practices in graphical communication for creating effective data visualizations. Topics to be addressed include the data-ink ratio, accessibility, pre-attentive processing, cognitive load, visual emphasis, and misleading visualizations. Class Objectives: By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: Identify graphic design principles related to data visualization practices. , Discuss how human perception affects data visualization design. , Critique and propose solutions to misleading visualizations. , Demonstrate a foundational knowledge of trustworthy, accessible, and elegant data visualization design. --- Instructor:  Kaylee P. Alexander, PhD  Assistant Research Data Librarian  Data Management, J. Willard Marriott Library --- REd Synchronous classes are taught by subject… Event Categories: Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Filter Tags: red766. Thursday, January 15, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.

RED 930 | Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae (SciENcv) - 01/27/25

This is a REd Synchronous (live) class. LIVE SESSION: Tuesday, Janurary 27, 2026 @10:00am - 11:00am, via Zoom. SciENcv (Science Experts Network Curriculum Vitae) is a necessary tool for submitting for grants from federal agencies. This class will guide researchers through the process of creating, updating, and refining their SciENcv through MyNCBI. Learning Objectives: Describe SciENcv and its utility to their own work , Create and update their SciENcv , Write a biosketch in SciENcv. Event Categories: Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Filter Tags: red930. Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.

RED 767 | Ways Data Collection Can Go Wrong - 9/8/25

This is a REd Synchronous (live) class. LIVE SESSION: Monday, February 2, 2026 @9:00am - 10:00am, Zoom. Class Description: Data collection and management in clinical research studies sounds simple, but pitfalls are common and usually lessons are learned the hard way. This course will discuss key concepts in thinking about accurate and adequate data collection in clinical research studies. We will focus heavily on how to assure data are collected sensibly, practically, and with purpose.  We will discuss in detail how to assure that appropriate data elements are collected to support the study outcomes. We will also discuss pitfalls and mishaps in data collection and identify methods to avoid problems and erroneous or missing data. We will also review regulatory aspects of data collection, often underappreciated by researchers, and other administrative issues that can impact your data. Finally, we will discuss the function and purpose of a Data Coordinating Center and approaches for multi center data… Campus Locations: Zoom. Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Filter Tags: red767. Monday, February 2, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.

RED 304 | Introduction to Data Management - 2/2/2026

This is a REd Live, Online Session. Please join us on Monday, February 2, 2026, from 1:00–2:00 PM, Zoom. Class Description: Research data come in many shapes and forms—physical or digital, big or small, uniform or varied. Whatever their form, data are the evidence for your research findings and proper data management is critical for good research practice and compliance. Research data management is “The organization, documentation, storage, and preservation of the data resulting from the research process” (NNLM). In order to manage data properly, researchers will need to be aware of key considerations in each of the above areas, organization, documentation, storage, and preservation. This course will cover the research data lifecycle along with key practices and decisions in each stage. Additionally, the course will include how data management can be leveraged to make the research process smoother using tools and resources available on campus.   Learning Outcomes: At the conclusion of this course… Event Categories: Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Filter Tags: red304. Monday, February 2, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.

RED 653 | National Research Data Resources- 2/3/26

Live Session: February 3, 2026, 9-10 AM, Zoom. Class Description: Research data resources available to the University Community: (TriNetX, N3C, ACT, PCORnet).  For each tool, we will discuss: The type of data that is available within the network , Where and how data is originated , If de-identified data can be accessed , Best use-scenario for each tool , How to access these tools, Class Objectives: At the conclusion of this class, you should be able to: Researchers will obtain an understanding of the available research data resources. , Utilize the data resources for different research studies. Event Categories: Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Filter Tags: red653. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.

RED 732 | Research Participant Advocacy and the Informed Consent Process- 2/3/2026

This is a REd Synchronous (live) class. LIVE SESSION: LIVE SESSION: February 3, 2026 @10:00am - 11:00am, Mountain Time (US and Canada), Zoom. Class Description: The process of informed consent will be considered from the research participant's perspective. What is Good Clinical Practice (GCP) when addressing participant questions and concerns? How can the informed consent process be improved for the participant? What do your participants truly understand, consent to, and wish they knew more about? How does Health Literacy impact the informed consent process in clinical research? What is therapeutic misconception and how can it be avoided? These questions and other "hot topics" will be the focus of discussion in this open forum presentation. Class Objectives: At the conclusion of this class, you should be able to: Describe research through the eyes of the participant, who are you offering research opportunities too, who's not being represented in your research?  , Discuss tips to effectively communicate the… Campus Locations: Zoom. Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Filter Tags: red732. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.

RED 903 | Foundations/Corporate Funding - 02/03/26

This is a REd Best Practice Network (live) session. Tuesday, February 3, 2026 @1:00pm - 2:00pm, via Zoom, CLASS DESCRIPTION: Join the U's Corporate and Foundation Relations team for a one-hour virtual training designed to help faculty, researchers, and program staff navigate the world of foundation funding. Learn how to find the right funding opportunities, craft competitive proposals, and leverage institutional resources to build strong relationships with foundations and secure support for your research, projects, and programs. LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Identify funding opportunities: Learn how to find and assess foundation funding opportunities that fit your needs. , Develop competitive proposals: Learn tips for developing clear, compelling proposals that align with funder priorities. ,  Build funder relations: Learn strategies for engaging with foundation representatives to enhance your odds of success. ,   Leverage university resources: Learn about resources at the University of Utah to support your… Event Categories: Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Filter Tags: red903. Tuesday, February 3, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.

RED 503 | Informed Consent: Models and Requirements - 2/4/26

Wednesday, February 4, 2025 @11:00am - 12:00pm, Unanticipated problems in research involving risk to human subjects or others must be reported to the Institutional Review Board (IRB). An "Unanticipated Problem" includes some types of adverse events, protocol deviations, non-compliance, and other incidents that place individuals at risk of harm. This presentation will include advanced case studies involving IRB reporting policies for unanticipated problems. The criteria for reporting an unanticipated problem, including various definitions and guidance contributing to the interpretation of the criteria, will be discussed. Participants will learn how to apply the criteria for an unanticipated problem in different scenarios and will better understand how to provide complete and accurate information in the IRB Report Form for complex unanticipated problems. Our synchronous classes will be structured as:   Offered live via Zoom, wherein participants will attend and participate in the 1-hour live… Event Categories: Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, February 4, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.

RED 660 | Cultural Competency in Research Participation - 2/5/2026

This is a REd Best Practice Network (live) class. LIVE SESSION: Thursday, February 5, 2026 @10:00am - 11:00am Mountain Time (US and Canada), Zoom. Class Description: Recognizing and understanding how our own biases impact research recruitment efforts helps to identify ways to reduce health care disparities for our community.   What is health for people of all backgrounds and how does that impact research as a whole?  Where can resources be accessed to enhance study participation?  How can we build a bridge to the community our research targets?   This discussion will describe what it means to be culturally and linguistically appropriate and how we can find ways to address health care disparities through our work in research. ---, Instructor: Sadie Gabler, Research Participant Advocacy Director Associate Vice President for Research Integrity & Compliance Office, ---, REd Best Practice Networks are 1 hour in length with a 15-minute presentation and a 45-minute discussion that are led by subject matter… Event Categories: Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Filter Tags: red660. Thursday, February 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.

RED 768 | FAIR and Open Science - 2/9/2026

This is a REd Synchronous (in person) class. LIVE SESSION: Monday, February 9, 2026 @12:00pm - 1:00pm, Marriott Library Room 2751 Digital Matters Classroom. Class Description: This course explores the foundational principles of FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data and Open Science practices in research data management. Participants will learn to apply these principles to enhance data sharing, transparency, and collaboration across disciplines. Topics include the ethical implications of open data, FAIR implementation strategies, tools and resources for managing research data. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped with the skills needed to make their research more accessible and impactful, while aligning with global standards in data stewardship.   Learning Outcomes:  Define the FAIR principles and their role in enhancing data usability. , Explain the value and challenges of Open Science in diverse research contexts. , Identify tools and strategies to make research… Event Categories: Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Marriott Library - J. Willard (M LIB). Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Filter Tags: red768. Monday, February 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.

RED 305 | Image Manipulation: Research Misconduct - 2/10/2026

This is a REd synchronous (live/Zoom) class. LIVE SESSION: Tuesday, February10, 2026 @11:00am - 12:00pm, Zoom. Class Description: In this class we will review appropriate image manipulation techniques when preparing research graphics for publications, grants, and presentations. Class Objectives:  Identify inappropriate image manipulations in research  , Describe appropriate image manipulation techniques  , Recognize the importance of appropriate image manipulation techniques in promoting scientific rigor, Instructor: Nikita Abraham  Scientific/Medical Illustrator  nikita.abraham@hsc.utah.edu Office of Research Integrity and Compliance; Molecular Medicine Program (U2M2). Event Categories: Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Filter Tags: red305. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.

RED 750 | Financial Management in Clinical Research- 02/10/26

This is a REd Synchronous (live/Zoom) class. LIVE SESSION: Tuesday, February 10, 2026 @1:00pm - 2:00pm, Zoom. Class Description: Individuals involved in clinical research budgeting and billing such as principal investigators, clinical research coordinators, financial analysts, and department administrators will benefit from this training opportunity. Participants will learn the framework of clinical research financial management across the life of a study. Key requirements of billing for clinical services in research will be explained including the use of OnCore and Epic. Elements of the OnCore workflow and participant tracking processes including Medicare Coverage Analysis (MCA), Building a calendar for the study and attaching budgeting pieces to make a comprehensive overview of the study budget. Registering a study participant, communicate their participation in the study to EPIC and complete charge review.  Regulatory binder compilation using the eReg system, gathering documents and signatures in one… Event Categories: Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, February 10, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.

RED 721 | Getting Published: Responsible Authorship and Peer Review

This is a REd Synchronous (live) class. LIVE SESSION: Thursday, February 12, 2026 @11:00am - 12:00pm, Zoom. Publication in science and academia serves several purposes. In addition to advancing the field by making new knowledge permanently and widely available to the scientific and lay communities, publication plays an integral role in an individual's career development. In this workshop, strategies for researchers and other academicians to publish their papers in well-regarded journals in their field will be presented. Several questions will be addressed including: What criteria do editors and reviewers use in evaluating papers for publication? , What can an author do to enhance the likelihood that their manuscript will be reviewed and accepted? , What can an author do when their manuscript is rejected or unfairly evaluated? , What is considered ethical and unethical behavior when it comes to issues of authorship, peer review, data presentation, citation and discussion of the literature? , What are the… Event Categories: Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Filter Tags: red721. Thursday, February 12, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.

RED 764 | Research Data Management and Sharing -2/23/26

This is a REd Synchronous (live/Zoom) class. LIVE SESSION: Monday, February 23, 2026 @1:00pm - 2:00pm, Zoom. Class Description: Researchers world-wide have been moving towards open research, meaning all the results of research in any discipline should be shared without restrictions. Granting agencies in the U.S. have mandated the sharing of research outputs since 2013. For research to be shared it must be managed appropriately. Changing technology is impacting the way research is being conducted as is interdisciplinary and collaborative work. Managing the research appropriately starts with the writing of the grant proposal, continues throughout the research process and even after the closeout of the project with the outputs being shared. This class will cover federal and University policies surrounding data ownership, and stewardship. Understanding data management plans, secure campus storage options and how to share your research outputs will be discussed. The class will cover the basics, such documenting… Event Categories: Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Filter Tags: red764. Monday, February 23, 2026, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.

RED 720 | Foundations of Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) - student- 2/24/26

This is a REd Synchronous (live) class. LIVE SESSION: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 @10:00am - 11:00am Mountain Time (US and Canada), Zoom. THIS CLASS IS FOR UNDERGRADUATE & GRADUATE STUDENTS ONLY.  Class Description: Currently, it is crucial for universities that use federal funds for research activities to provide training about the responsible conduct of research.  This class will provide information to increase your awareness about responsible conduct of research and research integrity.  We will identify resources for you on the UU campus, as well as from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Science Foundation (NSF), and federal Office of Research Integrity to promote research integrity and the responsible conduct of research that you will be able to carry into your career.  Class Objectives: By the end of this course, you will be able to: Characterize elements of responsible conduct of research (RCR) , Define research integrity , Describe areas of research misconduct and differentiate… Event Categories: Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Filter Tags: red720. Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.

RED 402 | Collaborative Research and the Roles of the Scientist in Society - 03/03/2026

This is a REd Synchronous (in-person/live) class. LIVE SESSION: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 @10:00am - 11:00am, Zoom. Class Description: Research is frequently undertaken by researchers working together from different academic departments, multiple institutions, private industry and with the government. Many ethical challenges often arise largely due to the number of people, organizations and resources involved. Scientists and researchers may be at different stages of their careers and have different motivations for conducting research. It often becomes difficult to review the work of collaborators on interdisciplinary and multi-institutional research conducted or located in different regions of the world. Further, there is a longstanding tension between the role of the scientist as "discoverer of how things work" and the expectations of many in society that scientists should "deliver tangible goods." In addition, governments often encourage scientists to advance specific national agendas, even though scientists… Event Categories: Lectures. Seminars. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Zoom. Cost: Online registration is required. No cost for University faculty, staff and students; $28.00 for Non-University individuals. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. For more info visit utah.catalog.instructure.com.