Registry & Biorepository Learning Community Open Mic [July 7, 2026]
WebinarOpen Mic for managers of registries/biorepositories to discuss challenges This facilitated open mic invites managers of registries and biorepositories to surface persistent operational, technical, and governance challenges, share practical solutions, and discuss actionable next steps for improving quality, sustainability, and participant trust. We encourage attendees to bring real challenges —…
June Grants Administration Community Open Mic [June 24, 2026]
WebinarPending continued member interest, the Grants Admin Community will plan to hold recurring monthly webinars in an open mic-style format—unless there is a topic that lends itself to an invited expert speaker(s)—around two or three pre-planned topics based on common listserv questions and per member request to spark candid discussion….
Program Evaluation Community Summer Webinar: Translating Results into Action [June 25, 2026]
WebinarEffectively communicating evaluation results is critical to ensuring that insights lead to understanding, engagement, and action. This webinar will explore practical strategies for translating complex evaluation findings into clear, compelling messages that resonate with diverse audiences.The Program Evaluation Community is excited to welcome Alison Opoku Donyina from DCG Communications and Kristin Helz from Foundation Fighting Blindness who will…
Science Without the Wait: A Preprint Primer for the Open Science Community [May 14, 2026]
WebinarPreprints are changing the pace and culture of scientific communication. But what exactly are they, who’s using them, and what do good policies for them look like? This webinar brings together three expert perspectives — from ASAPbio, OpenRxiv, and Creative Commons — to give Health Research Alliance members a grounded, engaging discussion…
Continuing the Discussion: Impact of Federal Policy Changes on the Biomedical Workforce [May 11, 2026]
WebinarThis follow-up webinar builds on the HRA November Members Meeting session, Navigating Shifts: Impact of Federal Policy Changes on the Biomedical Workforce, bringing back cross-sector leaders to continue the conversation. As federal priorities, funding, and regulations evolve, their effects on biomedical research, and the workforce behind it, are becoming increasingly…
Defending Science: A Roadmap for Action
DocumentThis resource, created in partnership with Protect Democracy, provides practical guidance to help HRA members proactively safeguard scientific integrity, navigate political and funding challenges, and respond effectively to external pressures. Access this resource to equip your organization’s leaders and community with strategies to strengthen resilience, coordinate advocacy, and ensure that science…
Science Communication in the Current Information Ecosystem: Navigating Misinformation, Media, and Public Understanding [Spring 2026 HRA Members Meeting – April 16, 2026]
Document | Meeting | WebinarThis session will explore the challenges and opportunities scientists, research administrators, and funders face in navigating misinformation within today’s information ecosystem. With a focus on rare disease research, the discussion will examine issues around data accuracy, interpretation, and the ways complex scientific findings can be misunderstood or misrepresented. Panelists will…
Sustaining the Research Pipeline: Supporting Early Career Investigators in a Changing Funding Landscape [Spring 2026 HRA Members Meeting – April 15, 2026]
Meeting | WebinarThis 60-minute session will feature lightning talks followed by an interactive panel discussion focused on sustaining the research pipeline by strengthening support for early- and mid-career investigators. Speakers will address the impact of recent federal policy changes on junior awardees, highlight effective support strategies in the current funding climate, and…
Meeting the Moment: Managing the Surge in Grants Applications [Spring 2026 HRA Members Meeting – April 15, 2026]
Meeting | WebinarNon-profit research funders are seeing unprecedented growth in grant submissions as needs of the research community rise and federal funding landscapes and priorities shift. This session will explore practical strategies for these organizations to manage increasing application volume while upholding fairness and scientific rigor. Panelists will discuss approaches to easing…
Open Mic: Peer Solutions for Your Research Grant Evaluation Challenges [Spring 2026 HRA Members Meeting – April 14, 2026]
Meeting | WebinarBring your research grant evaluation questions to this interactive, peer-driven clinic! In a supportive open-mic format, participants will have 5 minutes to present a real-world evaluation challenge they’re facing. Each presentation will be followed by a 10-minute group discussion, where peers share their experiences, strategies, and creative solutions. We’ll feature…
Defending Your Science: Communications Strategies for an Era of Misinformation and AI-Accelerated Noise [Spring 2026 HRA Members Meeting – April 14, 2026]
Document | Meeting | WebinarThis professional development workshop will help members understand the full landscape of information threats facing biomedical research today — from AI-generated false content to misrepresented findings — and build organizational capacity to protect their funded science’s credibility. Attendees will walk away with a triage + response playbook they can adapt…
Advancing Research through CDISC-aligned Data Registries and Repositories [Spring 2026 HRA Members Meeting – April 13, 2026]
Meeting | WebinarPatient registries and clinical data repositories are only as powerful as the data standards they leverage. Nicole Harmon, Chief Operating Officer at the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC) will share tools for turning fragmented registry and study data into interoperable, AI-ready research assets that can be reused across projects…
Engaging and Partnering with Patients in Research Funding and Other Organizational Initiatives [Spring 2026 HRA Members Meeting – April 13, 2026]
Document | Meeting | WebinarThis session will showcase concrete, case-based examples of how funders and research organizations meaningfully engage patients in research funding and other core initiatives, such as including patient advocates in peer review, forming patient advisory groups, and co-developing research projects. Speakers will walk through real initiatives, highlighting common challenges and demonstrated…
Lost in Translation: Bridging the Gap Between Non-Dilutive Funders and Investors in new Therapeutic, Medical Device and Diagnostic Tool Development [April 7, 2026]
WebinarAs funders of early-stage medical research, HRA member organizations play a pivotal role in moving promising science from the lab toward real-world impact. A journey that everyone agrees takes too long and costs too much. This webinar is designed to help close one underappreciated gap in that process: the difference…
March Grants Administration Community Open Mic [March 26, 2026]
WebinarTopic: Building and Sustaining an Impactful Scientific Advisory Board Join us in this session as we dive into the mechanics of establishing a Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) and their vital role in helping organizational success in accelerating research progress. We will explore the “how-to’s” of vetting and oversight, compare the…
March Federal Policy Members Roundtable [March 23, 2026]
WebinarMarch Federal Policy Members Roundtable 2025 brought many federal policy concerns for biomedical research funders. The 2026 budget has been approved, avoiding some concerning proposed cuts to science funding, but continuing threats to research remain. HRA invites all members to come together for a Members Roundtable on “Navigating a New…
Getting the Most Out of Your HRA Membership [March 5, 2026]
WebinarPlease join Health Research Alliance (HRA) staff to learn more about activities and resources available to HRA members! These sessions are for new member organizations, new staff at existing members, or ANYONE who wants to learn about HRA’s many activities. Please register yourself or encourage your team to register to learn…
Grants Administration Community: 2026 Kick-off and Looking Ahead [February 25, 2026]
WebinarThe Grants Administration Learning Community meeting was on Wednesday, February 25th, and was be a kick-off call for 2026. We will be sharing our accomplishments in 2025 and will be looking at the year ahead. As always, our programming is designed to bring greatest interest/benefit to HRA members, so we…
US Policy Impact on Cancer Research and Medical Science: How AACR is working with the broader advocacy community to defend medical research [February 19, 2026]
WebinarDescription: For decades, the National Institutes of Health has been the nation’s cornerstone of medical research, driving basic discoveries that have led to groundbreaking treatments, increasing survival rates, and enhanced quality of life for patients. However, during the past year, we have witnessed major changes throughout the entire medical research…
Exploring Immigration Resources for trainees-International Student Resource Center [February 11, 2026]
Webinar2/11/26 12pm ET – virtual via Zoom – Webinars We are excited to extend an invitation to the HRA community to attend an upcoming presentation hosted by the International Student Resource Center of the Talent Mobility Fund, a program of Renaissance Philanthropy. Description The International Student Resource Center (ISRC) provides immigration information and…
Advocacy Training for HRA Members [January 22, 2026]
WebinarEvent Description: The Health Research Alliance will host an advocacy training on January 22 at 1:00 p.m. ET, led by Research!America staff Erin Darbouze, MPH, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy, and Savannah Sims, PhD, Director, Global Health R&D Advocacy. The session will cover advocacy fundamentals, communicating effectively with lawmakers,…
From DEI to Health Equity: Navigating Language, Risk, and Impact in Biomedical Research Funding [January 20, 2026]
WebinarDescription: As biomedical research funders continue to advance equity in science, many are grappling with how to sustain meaningful work amid shifting legal, political, and organizational landscapes. This webinar offers a timely exploration of the evolving language and strategy—from traditional Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) frameworks to a more targeted…
AI Community Call: The NovaGen Research Fund [December 8, 2025]
WebinarThe NovaGen Research Fund (NGRF) is a newly established 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded by former NIH scientists and contractors. NGRF serves as a research hub dedicated to advancing and preserving bioinformatics and AI tools, applications, and resources that support the broader biomedical research community. NGRF maintains stewardship of a vital…
Welcome and Meet the Meeting Sponsors [Fall 2025, HRA Members Meeting, Alexandria]
MeetingThis initial session introduced HRA members to our sponsoring host, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Conquer Cancer, and our funding sponsors, the Alzheimer’s Association, BrightFocus Foundation, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, and the Donaghue Foundation. Representatives from each organization highlighted their nonprofit biomedical funding mission and how the organization interfaces with the…