OHRP Research Community Forum

The U-M Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) will co-host a community forum September 26-27 in Ann Arbor that focuses on human subjects research.

Registration is now closed, but if you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please contact Kelly Haines at kehaines@umich.edu. Inclusion on the waiting list does not guarantee your attendance at the forum.

Who Should Attend

Researchers conducting biomedical or Socio-behavioral human subjects research
Research coordinators and key personnel involved with a human research protections program (HRPP)
Institutional review board (IRB) chairs and reviewers
HRPP and IRB administrators
Institutional officials

CIP Accreditation

All day one workshop sessions meet the criteria in the Certified IRB Professional (CIP) recertification guidelines at https://primr.org/cip/eligible-programs are eligible for 5.25 hours (315 mins) of accredited continuing education units. A maximum of 5.25 continuing education credits can be claimed.

All day two conference sessions meet the criteria in the Certified IRB Professional (CIP) recertification guidelines at https://primr.org/cip/eligible-programs are eligible for 6.75 hours (405 mins) of accredited continuing education units. A maximum of 6.75 continuing education credits can be claimed.

Registration

Registration is now closed, but if you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please contact Kelly Haines at kehaines@umich.edu. Inclusion on the waiting list does not guarantee your attendance at the forum.

Registration Fees:

Full Conference (two-day event): $278.00

September 26, 2023 (Only): $99.00

September 27, 2023 (Only): $199.00

Agenda

Research Community Forum agenda (September 26-27, 2023)

Location

The Michigan League is located at 911 N. University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (about 26 miles from the Detroit Metropolitan International Airport (DTW).

Parking: Free parking validation will be provided for the 324 Maynard Street parking structure, within short walking distance of the Michigan League.

The beautiful University of Michigan campus is located in downtown Ann Arbor. It is a bustling university town with culinary hotspots, tech hubs, and a walkable area. Join us to experience unique retail shops, world-class art, and culture.

Located in southeast Michigan's Lower Peninsula, Ann Arbor lies at the center of a greater collection of communities nearby; Ann Arbor has become a cultural melting pot and urban oasis.

Things to do in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Hotel Accommodations

Bell Tower Hotel

Address/Location: 300 South Thayer St.; Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (about 0.1 miles from the forum location)

Group Rate: Standard room starts at $212 per night. The group discount code is "UMHRPP2". There is no deadline to reserve at this rate.

Reservations: Make your conference hotel room reservations online or contact the hotel at (734) 769-3010.

Graduate Hotel

Address/Location: 615 E. Huron St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (about 0.3 miles from the forum location)

Group Rate: Standard room is $209 per night. The deadline to reserve at this group rate is Saturday, August 26, 23.

Reservations: Make your conference hotel room reservations online or contact the hotel at (734) 769-2224.

Ross Executive Learning and Conference Center

Address/Location: 710 East University Avenue, Ann Arbor 48109 (about 0.5 miles from the forum location)

Group Rate: Standard room starts at $167 per night. There is no deadline to reserve at this rate.

Reservations: Make your conference hotel room reservations online or contact the hotel at (734) 764-7677.

Residence Inn By Marriot

Address/Location: 120 W. Huron St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (about 0.8 miles from the forum location)

Group Rate: Single or double bed is $229 per night. The deadline to reserve at this group rate is Friday, August 25, 23.

Reservations: Make your conference hotel room reservations online or contact the hotel at (734) 662-9999.

Double Tree by Hilton by Ann Arbor North

Address/Location: 3600 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105 (about 3.9 miles from the forum location)

Group Rate: Single or double bed is $142 per night. The deadline to reserve at this group rate is Monday, September 4, 23.

Reservations: Make your conference hotel room reservations online or contact the hotel at (734) 769-9800.

Air Travel: Detroit Metropolitan International Airport (DTW) is only 20 miles from Ann Arbor, which is an approximate 45-minute drive (at the most). Current travel guidelines suggest arriving at least 2 hours before your flight. Major hubs are Delta, Spirit, and US Air.

Shuttle Services: The Michigan Flyer fleet is one way to get to and from DTW. Prepaid fare is $15 one way and $25 round trip. Tickets purchased at the coach are $18. The Michigan Flyer runs nine times a day. For questions, call 517-333-0400.

AirRide offers near-hourly service between Ann Arbor and DTW daily. Fares are $12 each way, with reservations. Boarding/pick-up locations are at Blake Transit Center and Kensington Hotel. For schedules and reservations, visit TheRide.com.

Rental Cars: Rental cars allow you to explore at your own pace. The airport provides the largest, most trusted rental car agencies with plenty of reliable options.

The Ann Arbor Convention Visitor's Bureau lists airport shuttle options.