Welcome & Opening Remarks

H. Birali Runesha

Associate Vice President for Research Computing, Director of the Research Computing Center (RCC)

Erin J. Adams

Vice Provost for Research, Joseph Regenstein Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and the College

Faculty Lightning Talks

Andrew Ferguson

Professor and Vice Dean for Education and Outreach at the Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering; Professor of Chemistry.

Minglei Zhao

Associate Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

John Anderson

Associate Professor of Chemistry

Fireside Chat

Navigating Security, Data Protection & Privacy Policies: Implications for Research

As security, data protection, and privacy policies continue to evolve, research institutions face growing challenges in navigating compliance while enabling scientific innovation. This panel will explore how shifting regulatory, institutional, and technological landscapes are impacting research, data access, collaboration, and infrastructure. Panelists will discuss emerging trends, practical challenges, and strategies to balance security, privacy, and research productivity.