University of Nebraska Medical Center
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Conference Agenda

2026 Agenda

Last updated: 10/1/2026


8:00am-8:15am: Introduction

8:15am-9:15am: The Proliferation of Emergency Procedures: Is Research Possible? - Pearl O'Rourke

9:30am-10:30am: On My Mind in Omaha: Human Research Protections - Looking Back and Looking Forward - Elyse Summers

10:45am-11:45am: Returning Genetic Research Results: A Practical Framework -Lydia Storm

11:45am-12:45pm: Lunch

12:45pm-1:45pm: Exploring the ethics of isolation and quarantine: a visit with Typhoid Mary - Kristin Watkins

2:00pm-3:30pm: Yes we can and yes we should!  How IRBs and Research Teams Can Enable People with Disabilities to Participate in Research

Moderator: Nichelle Cobb - Participants: Brigette Vaughan, Veronica Alonso, Bonnie Dollen, Nancy Olson

3:30pm-4:00pm: Conclusion