The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted and displaced the old normal, necessitating adaptation. The narratives in this issue of NIB give us a glimpse into the experience of conducting research during a pandemic. The authors were on a mission to pursue research despite the challenges the pandemic imposed. They described difficulties of the Institutional Review Board process and the necessity of asking for accelerated IRB approval. The authors also discussed challenges they faced with research participant recruitment during a pandemic and concerns about keeping staff safe from the risk of transmission. The authors adapted and adjusted to the personal and professional restraints the COVID-19 pandemic placed upon them. Despite these difficulties, the authors remained committed to maintaining the integrity of their research.