Webinars and Seminars


ECRO Webinars

DateTopic Summary Webinar Presentation
1/26/2026

Topic:  Refresher - Clinical Research Workflow and Current Updates
Speaker: Bridget D. Strong, PhDc, MBA, LSSWB, CCRP
Summary: Bridget provided an overview of the clinical research workflow at Emory University, introducing her team and outlining the 10-step process from project submission to closure while highlighting recent leadership changes at the institution. She detailed the pre-award phase, emphasizing the importance of funding and the role of Research Administrative Units assisting study teams with central offices and conducting feasibility assessments. Bridget explained the submission process for research proposals through the Insight system, discussed the management of study approvals and budgets, and outlined the steps for successfully managing and closing out research studies. 

Recording in Emory Brainer LMS  as "ECRO Webinar: Refresher - Clinical Research Workflow and Current Updates."

1/23/2026Topic: Training and EHC Credentialing Requirements
Speaker(s):
Bridget D. Strong, PhDc, MBA, LSSWB, CCRP & Elizabeth Botheroyd, BSN, MHA, RN, NPD-BC
Summary: The meeting focused on education and training requirements for clinical research staff at Emory University. Bridget presented an overview of the workforce composition and training model, highlighting the importance of maintaining competency standards. She discussed the required training for new hires, including clinical research orientation, healthcare credentialing, and various system-specific trainings. Elizabeth provided details on the healthcare credentialing process, emphasizing the need for complete documentation and timely completion. The meeting also covered annual training requirements for staff hired between 2012 and 2024, with a deadline extension to February 28, 2026. Participants were encouraged to update their employee profiles and complete any outstanding training hours. 
Recording in Emory Brainer LMS as "ECRO Webinar: Training and EHC Credentialing Requirements." 
05/01/2024

Topic:  Epic Timelines
Speaker: Kateisha Oladipo, MBA, PMP, CSSBB, and Tiffany Herring-Hand
Summary: Kateisha provided the importance of Epic timeline creation and linkage. Tiffany demonstrated how that appears in the Epic medical record system. 

Epic Timelines


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