University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Fostering collaboration, community, and growth amongst Clinical Research Staff Professionals

Clinical Research Onboarding in Canvas

Self-enroll in the Clinical Research Onboarding Program in Canvas, CU's learning platform. You can use this as a reference anytime to support your onboarding or refresh your knowledge.

Self-enroll in Canvas

A Note for Supervisors
Please review the Training Plan document posted in Canvas with your new clinical research professionals. The onboarding process is designed to be flexible to each new person’s role and responsibilities. We hope the Training Plan facilitates helpful dialogue and communication with new team members.

We Welcome Your Feedback
We aim to continuously improve the onboarding experience for clinical research professionals. We welcome your feedback via email or the survey within Canvas.

Learn more about the background and timeline of the new clinical research onboarding program and workgroup via this PDF or the graphic below.

Development of the new clinical research onboarding training in the platform Canvas.

Welcome to the Clinical Research Workforce Development Program!

We are here to guide the clinical research community through an exciting journey of professional growth and development. Key highlights of our program:

Supporting Research Professionals
• Engaging with research professionals across campus.
• Listening to your needs and fostering a professional community.

Encouraging Collaboration and Innovation
• Encouraging input from clinical research service professionals.
• Advocating for meaningful opportunities to advance your career in research.

Your Partner in Growth
• Providing guidance, resources, and support to build career paths in clinical research.

Our mission is to empower and connect the clinical research community. Let us help you thrive!

Upcoming Events

Seminar Series on Consent Forms: How to Write the Key Information Section

Join us for an informative webinar with Ryan Lowry, Assistant Director of Colorado Multiple Institutional Review Board (COMIRB). We’ll share best practices for writing the Key Information section of consent forms and encourage all staff who write consent forms to attend.

Date: Friday, January 9, 2026
Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Hosted by: Clinical Research Workforce Development Program

Download the calendar invite

Round Table Reflections: Connecting CU Anschutz’s Past, Present & People

The Clinical Research Workforce Development program hosts quarterly "Round Table" events to build community, create connection, and encourage collaboration and knowledge-sharing across campus units.

Join us for a special event led by Dr. Thomas Flaig as we explore the rich history of the CU Anschutz Campus. Discover the stories that shaped our campus community through a captivating presentation, followed by guided tours of the historic Eisenhower Suite.

Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Time: 12 – 2 p.m.
Location: Bushnell Auditorium, 8th Floor of the Fitzsimons Building

Register Here

The events schedule is subject to change, and any updates will be communicated promptly.

What Guides Our Work

The Clinical Research Workforce Development Program has conducted two biannual surveys. View the PDF copies of the 2022 Survey Results and 2024 Survey Results.