Webinar – Empowering Participants: The Essential Elements of Informed Consent

đź“… Date: February 25th, 2025
⏰ Time: 1:00-2:00pm ET
🔊Presenters:
Frank McAneny – Director of Research Compliance
Ann Hudson – Research Compliance Analyst

Informed consent is the cornerstone of ethical research, ensuring participants have the information needed to make informed decisions about joining a study. This webinar will break down the essential elements, address common concerns, and explain how these safeguards protect your rights and safety. Whether you’re considering participating in research or are a research professional supporting clinical research, this session will equip you with the tools to navigate the process with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

  • The critical elements of informed consent: purpose, risks, benefits, alternatives, confidentiality, and more.
  • How informed consent safeguards participant rights and well-being.
  • Best practices for eConsent and other modern approaches to participant engagement.

Why Attend?

  • Gain actionable insights into ethical research practices.
  • Enhance your ability to make informed decisions—whether you’re leading studies or participating in them.
  • Get your questions answered by leading experts in research compliance.

Continuing Education Credit: The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) accepts documentation of candidate participation in continuing education programs for recertification if the program applies to clinical research regulations, operations, management, or the candidate’s clinical research therapeutic area. This program offers 1 hour of CE credit. You will receive a Certificate of Attendance within 2 business days of attending the webinar.

For more information on SOCRA credits, please visit  www.SOCRA.org.

This event may qualify for additional continuing education (CE) credits. Please check with your professional organization(s) to determine whether the event meets their CE eligibility requirements.

About the Presenters

Frank McAneny
Director of Research Compliance – Sitero

Frank McAneny is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in research compliance, regulatory affairs, human research protections programs and quality improvement within the healthcare sector. With a robust background in leading compliance programs, Frank excels in navigating complex regulatory environments and ensuring the ethical conduct of research involving human subjects, animals, and hazardous substances. Currently serving as the Director of Research Compliance at Sitero, LLC, he oversees all Data Safety Monitoring Boards (DSMBs), Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), and other research compliance committees. Frank successfully led Sitero through its initial AAHRPP accreditation process, culminating in the achievement of full accreditation. Frank holds advanced degrees in Health Care Administration and Business Administration and is a Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional, Certified in Healthcare Research Compliance among other industry-recognized certifications. His expertise and leadership have consistently contributed to the success and compliance of healthcare organizations, making him a valued voice in the field.

Ann Hudson
Research Compliance Analyst – Sitero

Ann Hudson, M.Ed., is a highly experienced professional in research compliance and regulatory affairs, specializing in human research protections. She brings deep expertise in managing complex regulatory landscapes to ensure that research is conducted ethically and in full compliance. As the Research Compliance Analyst at Sitero, Ann plays a key role in facilitating and coordinating the research compliance committees, including Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs). She holds a Master of Education with a focus on Learning and Technology from Western Governors University and is a former Texas teacher, certified in EC – 6, Science 4 – 8, and English as a Second Language.