PRIM&R’s conferences are the cornerstone of our commitment to advancing the ethical conduct of research. Our vibrant events allow stakeholders from the fields of human and animal research to come together and consider complex, challenging research issues. 

Conference sessions, panel discussions, and keynote addresses cover topics for newcomers, as well as those with many years of experience. Since 1974, more than 225,000  attendees have convened with a common purpose— to protect those who participate as research subjects—and have built lasting connections to PRIM&R and to one another. 

We emphasize the importance of networking opportunities before, during and after our annual Advancing Ethical Research (AER) Conference, annual Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Conference, and specialty-topic conferences, which are held as determined by PRIM&R leadership. Before the meetings, chime in to the lively discussions that unfold on social media; while onsite, network with people who share similar responsibilities; and after, you can stay in touch with like-minded professionals who are committed to lifelong learning. 

All are welcome at PRIM&R’s conferences, but many past attendees were researchers and research staff, institutional officials, medical professionals, government personnel, subject advocates, academics, policy makers, pharmaceutical and biotechnology leaders, and attorneys, as well as chairs, members, and staff of IRBs, IACUCs, IBCs, and RECs .