The Office of Health Research invites the campus community to a bi-monthly Lunch and Learn series focused on various research topics, tools, best practices and important updates for Wayne State University faculty. The event is free; RSVP is required.

This event will be on Tuesday, October 6, 2026 from 12 PM to 1 PM. Please join us in an engaging presentation led by Dr. Sonia Chawla, Assistant Vice President for Research Integrity at the Division of Research and Innovation at Wayne State University.

This is an in-person event, and it will not be recorded. Registration is required by October 2nd and seating is limited. A light lunch and refreshments will be served.

All Lunch & Learn sessions will be held on the first and third Tuesday of the month from 12 to 1 PM. with the exception of some dates due to holidays and events.

We hope you can join us for these important sessions hosted by the Office of Health Research!

Abstract

Sonia Chawla, who recently took over the role as AVP for Research Integrity, will provide information on the structure of her office, strategic planning, and changing federal policies and regulations around research. She will focus on how Research Integrity at Wayne State can meet the current and expected challenges while streamlining operations to reduce faculty burden on meeting compliance requirements. Substantial time will be devoted to Q&A and providing input on investigator needs and systemic barriers to conducting research.