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March 31st will mark the end of my first year as Chief Scientific Officer. In reflection, I would like to take a moment to appreciate the many people who have allowed us to make the progress that we have to date.
First, I would like to thank Alastair Bell and the greater hospital leadership who have embraced and supported research as an essential means by which to provide the most cutting edge care to our community.
Next, none of our accomplishments would have been possible without the tremendous leadership and hard work every day across many domains of the research enterprise (Sponsored Programs Administration, Sponsored Programs Finance, Center for Clinical Research Advancement, Research Informatics, Research Information Services, Research Compliance, Foundations and Government Grants, Basic and Preclinical Science, Contracts, Shared Services). Each person within our central research enterprise group works tirelessly each day to ensure that we are able to conduct high-quality research that improves the lives of our patients. If you haven’t, please take a moment to thank one of your research enterprise partners.
Finally, I’m grateful for each of you. You have provided honest, constructive feedback that has allowed us to grow; come forth and volunteered to help in many different ways; provided energy and enthusiasm and done the hard and often stressful day to day work that conducting research entails.
We have a number of exciting things coming up that we want to flag for you:
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We have released a $75,000 BMC pilot award RFA, due 3/1. Email Megan at Megan.Bair-Merritt@bmc.org with questions.
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On March 19th from 8-9 am, we will have our second Research Town Hall in which our community will be able to get to know other leaders from our research enterprise. This meeting will be hybrid. In person will be in Yawkey A and B (basement); please email Vivian.Onyechi@bmc.org for the zoom link
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Coming soon will be a call for applications for early to mid-career faculty interested in being Learning Health System (LHS) Scholars. Scholars will engage in didactic work around LHS and comparative effectiveness research methodology, and will engage in a CER project focused on patient and health system priorities. Scholars will have 50% salary support (up to the NIH cap) covered.
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Tina DaSilva
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Dr. Megan Bair Merritt
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Research Operations is developing education opportunities and partnering with BMC/BUMC's Clinical Research Resources Office to identify their monthly and quarterly series. As trainings become available, we will add them to the research community calendar or library. |
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Wed, March 13, 1-2pm |
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Clinical Research Billing II: Operational Process and Management
BMC’s Mike Porreca and Kaye Mottola lead the next Clinical Research Seminar, hosted by the BMC/BUMC Clinical Research Resources Office (CRRO), covering the front-to-back-end process to ensure research billing compliance. |
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Sun, March 24, 8:30am |
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Study Staff registration deadline
CRRO’s four-part Fundamentals in the Conduct of Clinical Research, commences on Tuesday, March 26, 8:30-11 am. Successful course completion fulfills the role-based Good Clinical Practices training requirements for three years. |
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Thurs, March 28 12-1:30pm |
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Welcome to our World Of Infinite Possibilities
The popular Research Administration Demonstration (RAD) series, sponsored by New York University, includes two offerings this month to its national audience. The second focuses on professional development, including mentoring and networking. |
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Our Network |
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Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA):
SPA is responsible for the non-financial management of all sponsored awards, grants and contracts. SPA’s main goal is to elevate its service to the BMC Research Community by providing timely and clear communication, more efficient turnaround times and better guidance on policies and procedures.
In this issue:
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Revision to NIH Guidance on Marking Changes in Resubmission Applications
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Post Submission Materials
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Just In Time (JIT) Materials
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Project Closeout Requirements
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Inventions and Patent Filings
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NIH Operates Under a Continuing Resolution
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General Reminders
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Sponsored Programs Finance (SPF):
SPF provides financial oversight of sponsored programs, including invoicing, collections, financial closeout, auditing, and indirect cost analysis. Check back frequently for information on policies, contracts and forms, new processes and training information. Trainings are live, recorded, and posted here.
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Reminder: Beginning Feb 2024 Research Finance Rebranding to Sponsored Programs Finance
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Effort Reporting for July to December, 2023
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Center for Clinical Research and Advancement (CCRA):
The CCRA encompasses the Clinical Research Network and Clinical Trials Office. The CCRA promotes innovation and discovery in partnership with research teams and our patients, communities, and sponsors for the betterment of health outcomes.
Clinical Research Network (CRN):
The CRN is working to improve diverse participation in research by bringing community-engaged staffing services to high priority, under-resourced trials in service to our research and patient communities. Our team will provide updates about how we’re engaging with our communities to improve awareness, understanding, and trust in research through outreach, education and building authentic community partnerships. |
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In this issue:
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CRN Research Portfolio Update
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Community Engagement Updates
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The CRN is actively hiring for the Clinical Research Coordinator role! Apply here
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Clinical Trial Office (CTO):
The CTO serves as a central resource for principal investigators, study staff and departments involved in clinical research and for sponsors seeking to conduct clinical trials at BMC. Our CTO pre-award and post-award team(s) supports and advances BMC's mission by providing leadership and expertise in Research, Finance and Administration.
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About Us |
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Research Operations (“RO”) is dedicated to supporting Boston Medical Center’s research mission by offering sponsored research expertise, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and institutional policies, and providing excellent service to researchers and staff – all to advance health and racial equity in our approach to biomedical research and discovery. |
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RO is comprised of three separate offices, each serving the needs of BMC’s researchers and departments while removing barriers to advance research breakthroughs. RO stands ready to partner with our researchers, departments, and communities to support BMC’s research endeavors. Let us know how we can help you! |
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