[***Register here***](https://www.bumc.bu.edu/crro/training-education/clinical-research-seminar/) at least 48 hours before the seminar start time

**Synopsis**

Clinical research billing and finance (CRBF) is frequently associated with industry-negotiated clinical trials, CRBF compliance applies to all research studies that include one or more prospective clinical services. This presentation will focus on pre- and post-award CRBF requirements, including budgeting, billing, and NIH policy requirements related to patient care costs, as well as studies that have no external funding.

**Speakers**

- Mike Porreca, Director, Clinical Trial Office (CTO), BUMC/BMC
- Sandy Lok, Contract Specialist, BMC
- Kaye Mottola, Research Policy and Education Manager, BMC

**Learning Objectives:**

By the end of the seminar, participants should be able to:

1. Explain the operative definition of “clinical research” in CRBF
2. Identify the full range of clinical research studies that are subject to CRBF requirements
3. Discuss key features of CRBF compliance, and
4. Locate resources for learning more about (or refreshing one’s memory of) the BMC/BU CRBF process.