Nuts and Bolts Program Gives Researchers Tools for Success

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From recruiting study participants to seeking approval from a university’s Institutional Review Board (IRB), there are so many facets of clinical research.  

When considering how to navigate it, look no further than the University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School’s  Nuts and Bolts of Executing a Clinical or Population Research Study virtual series. 

This series aims to help researchers achieve research success by giving them the tools they need to make a positive impact in healthcare. 

About the ‘Nuts and Bolts’ Program  

The series consists of one-hour discussion forums spanning several topics aligned with running a clinical or population research study.   

Previous topics include recruitment and retention, navigating IRBs, HIPAA protections, developing study protocols and procedures, data collection and management, recruitment and retention, and much more. 

The program was designed for faculty and staff involved in clinical or population research. Program materials offer an opportunity to advance and refine their research approach.  

Sessions in the series began in August 2024 and course lectures related to these topics are available to watch on NIH’s YouTube Playlist or NIH’s VideoCast website.  

Participants also had the option of registering for the entire course through the Introduction to the Principles and Practices of Clinical Research webpage.   

Upcoming Sessions for the ‘Nuts and Bolts’ Program 

Check out the upcoming sessions to kick off your 2026! 

1/22/26: Working Parts of a Clinical Trial & Starting Up a Research Study (at Dell Med School)   

 1/29/26: Hiring and Managing a Research Team: Tips, Tricks, Pearls (submit questions here) 

 2/5/26: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) Overview 

 2/26/26: Engaging the Biomedical Data Science Hub 

Each session takes place at 10 am CST over Zoom.  

Questions about the program or program participation can be directed to Leta Moser.