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Volume 10 | December 2023 |
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Dear Research Community:
As the year draws to a close, we reflect on a busy 2023! Despite the challenges, setbacks, and the whirlwind of activity, we have navigated through a busy year filled with milestones and collaborative endeavors that have propelled BMC's research to new heights. |
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We are excited to share a glimpse into the significant milestones that have defined our collective journey throughout the past twelve months. Most notably, 2023 has seen the groundbreaking of a dedicated clinical research space at BMC, to be completed in Fall, 2024, and the establishment of the new BMC Office of Research, led by the inaugural Chief Scientific Officer, Megan Bair-Merritt, M.D. |
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On the Research Operations side, we continue to strengthen our infrastructure by investing in dedicated resources, including the creation of a new position to improve agreement negotiations, review and execution turnaround times. Rounding out the year is the hiring of the new Director of Sponsored Programs Administration, who will join BMC in early January, 2024, and Director of Research Support Services, also joining our team in January. |
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Thank you for your hard work, commitment, and passion that have made this year in research truly extraordinary.
Wishing you a happy and restful holiday season! |
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Thank you,
Tina & Megan |
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Tina DaSilva
Executive Director Research Operations |
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Dr. Megan Bair-Merritt
Chief Scientific Officer |
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Tina DaSilva
Executive Director Research Operations |
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Dr. Megan Bair-Merritt
Chief Scientific Officer |
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Research Spotlight |
The MA Department of Public Health (DPH) Applications |
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The MA Department of Public Health (DPH) is accepting applications from researchers to conduct an analysis of voluntary versus involuntary treatment for substance use disorder and the outcomes of fatal and nonfatal opioid-related overdose, controlling for other factors, using the Public Health Data Warehouse dataset. Analyses are intended to generate insights on the prescribing and treatment history, including court-ordered treatment or treatment within the criminal legal system, of persons in the Commonwealth. Successful applicants will be required to contribute analyses for the DPH. There is no funding associated with this call for applications. |
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Please click here for the full Notice of Opportunity (BD-24-1031-OFFIC-OPH-95901). Applications are due to DPH.PHD@mass.gov via email no later than December 29, 2023 at 5 p.m. Successful applicants are granted access to data to complete their proposed analytic plans and will be required to sign a Data Use Agreement (DUA) before contributing analyses for the DPH to use in its reporting. Questions related to the DUA and intellectual property should be directed to otd@bu.edu and DUA.MTARequest@bmc.org at the time of selection. |
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Featured Article |
About the BU-BMC Summer Science Scholars Program |
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If you’ve never worked in a research lab and you aren’t close to someone who has, you’d likely have a number of questions: What is day-to-day life like for a scientist? How do scientists think and act? What do scientists look like, and could I see myself becoming one? |
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Tina DaSilva recently sat down with Elliott Hagedorn, PhD, Gwen Beacham, PhD Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Zewde Ingram, PhD student, and Khaliun Enkhbayar, Research Associate of the Hagedorn lab to learn about the BU-BMC Summer Science Scholars program – a program designed to help answer the above questions for local high school students. |
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Research Education |
Training and Education Opportunities and Development |
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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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Featured Event:
Registration ends Tuesday, January 9, at 8 a.m., for the quarterly four-part Good Clinical Practices (GCP) fundamentals series for CR staff, commencing Thursday, 11 January. The course offers GCP certification for three years. Recent GCP updates will be covered.
Also on January 9, a RAD session focuses on the crucial roles of the department administrator in meeting post-award RA requirements. |
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Sponsored Programs
Administration |
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Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) is responsible for the non-financial management of all sponsored awards, grants and contracts. This year, 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.
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Research Finance
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Timely Research Finance updates for the BMC research community. Check back frequently for information on policies,
contracts and forms, new processes and training information. Trainings are live and recorded and posted here.
In this issue:
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New custom report request available
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Project ending notification to begin in December 2023
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Department financial reporting survey
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Clinical Research Network |
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The Clinical Research Network (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.
The CRN is actively hiring for the Clinical Research Coordinator role! Apply here.
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Clinical Trial Office |
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Clinical Trial Office (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.
The 2023 African Bridge Network (ABN) fellows at BMC
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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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