Webinar: Mastering Biosafety Audits: Proactive Strategies for Regulatory Success

📅 Date: April 22
⏰ Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM ET

Navigating regulatory biosafety audits can be complex, but with the right strategies, your organization can stay prepared and in compliance. This webinar will provide practical guidance on audit readiness, common pitfalls to avoid, and how to address non-compliant issues effectively. Whether you’re responsible for biosafety oversight or looking to enhance your audit preparation process, this session will equip you with the tools needed to ensure success.

Key Learning Objectives:

Attendees will learn how to develop a comprehensive audit preparation plan that aligns with regulatory agencies such as the CDC, NIH, and OSHA. The session will cover how to identify potential audit pitfalls, proactively address non-compliant issues, and implement corrective actions to strengthen biosafety programs. By understanding how to prepare for an audit and refine regulatory compliance practices, participants will gain the confidence and knowledge needed to navigate biosafety audits effectively.

By the end of this webinar, attendees will gain insights into:

  • How to develop a comprehensive audit preparation plan
  • Identify and address common audit pitfalls and non-compliant issues
  • Strategies for mitigating compliance risks before, during, and after an audit

About the Presenters

Ryan Bartlett
Head of Biosafety – Sitero

Ryan Bartlett is the lead for Sitero’s Biosafety and IBC services, where he serves as the Chair of the IBC and SCRO. He is a distinguished biosafety professional, holding credentials as a Certified Biosafety Professional from ABSA, and a Certified Professional Biosafety Compliance Administrator from the Biosafety Administrator’s Association. Ryan has extensive experience in biosafety, hazardous materials management, and emergency management. Prior to his biosafety career, Ryan had extensive research experience in BSL2, BSL3, and BSL4 environments. Before his current role, he served as the Biosafety Officer and Responsible Official at Montana State University in Bozeman, a Carnegie Classified Institution. His academic background includes an MS in Biomedical Sciences from Hood College in Frederick, MD, and a BS in Microbiology from Ohio University.

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.