Bulletin Board
Research Education regularly posts various announcements and pertinent information on this page designed to keep the University research community informed about current events, topics and trends throughout the broad field of research administration.
Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP)
NIH Public Access Policy Training Class
The new NIH Public Access Policy now requires that all articles derived from NIH supported activity that are published in peer-reviewed journals be made available to the public via the PubMed Central database within 12 months of original publication. The University has several tools available to faculty to help them meet this requirement. Regular training opportunities on the steps necessary to meet this requirement are available through the Research Administration Training Series (RATS) class "Publishing Smart: How to Make Your Article Visible" ( http://www.education.research.utah.edu/detail.cfm?class=54 ). In addition, the OSP and the Eccles Health Sciences Library are pleased to offer individual training sessions for departments or colleges as needed. Please contact Brent K. Brown, Director, OSP at brent.brown@osp.utah.edu to schedule an individual training session or for more information.
Office of Clinical Research Compliance and Education (CRCE)
Training Classes
Clinical Research Billing Website Workshops
Demonstration and review of the new, required Clinical Research Billing Website is offered regularly in an open hours, drop-in format. The demonstration is held in the first part of each class followed by a question and answer period. Upcoming sessions include:
Tuesday, July 8th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm in HSEB Room 3515D
Tuesday, August 12th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm in HSEB Room 3515D
Thursday, August 28th from 10:00am to 12:00pm in HSEB Room 3515D
Tuesday, September 9th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm in HSEB Room 3515D
Thursday, September 25th from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in HSEB Room 3515D
Tuesday, October 14th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm in HSEB Room 3515D
Tuesday, November 11th from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm in HSEB Room 3515D
For more information, please contact Tara Henderson, Clinical Research Analyst, CRCE, at tara.henderson@hsc.utah.edu or 213-3604.
Clinical Research Budgeting Workshops
Training on clinical research budgeting is offered regularly in an open hours, drop-in format. Each session is held in a computer lab to allow research staff to work on their own internal budgets for industry-sponsored projects, or federal or foundation grants. Participants should bring a copy of their Protocol Billing Grid (PBG) if already produced, or the protocol or its schedule of events. Upcoming sessions include:
Wednesday, July 16th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in HSEB 3515D
Wednesday, August 20th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in HSEB 3515D
Wednesday, September 17th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in HSEB 3515D
Wednesday, October 15th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in HSEB 3515D
Wednesday, November 19th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in HSEB 3515D
Wednesday, December 17th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm in HSEB 3515D
For more information, please contact Sadie Quinn, Clinical Research Analyst, CRCE, at sadie.quinn@hsc.utah.edu or 213-3604.
New Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Orientation
The Office of Clinical Research Compliance and Education (CRCE) invites UUHSC clinical research staff members to participate in an orientation to the UUHSC study initiation process. For the last four years, this orientation has been offered on a one-on-one basis by the Clinical Trials Office, the precursor to the CRCE. Employees new to clinical research are especially encouraged to attend.
The steps from initial grant or contract preliminaries through study initiation will be reviewed, the various offices that the CRC will need to contact for approval and required documentation will be identified, the federal regulations and university policies and procedures specific to clinical research will be discussed, and the services provided by the Office of Research Education including the Research Administration Training Series (RATS) Certificate of Achievement program will be described.
Registration is available at http://www.education.research.utah.edu/detail.cfm?class=58 . For more information, please contact Sadie Quinn, Clinical Research Analyst, CRCE, at sadie.quinn@hsc.utah.edu or 213-3602.
Introduction to the Protocol Billing Grid (PBG)
A formal introduction to the Protocol Billing Grid (PBG) including its background and purpose is offered for all clinical research staff. Advance registration is required and is available at http://www.education.research.utah.edu/detail.cfm?class=60 . For more information, please contact Karen Mottola, Clinical Research Analyst, CRCE, at karen.mottola@hsc.utah.edu or 213-3603.
Protocol Billing Grid (PBG) Workshops
Training on the new Clinical Research Protocol Billing Grid (PBG), which is replacing the Patient Care Classification Form (PCC), is offered regularly in an open hours, drop-in format. Each session is held in a computer lab to allow research staff to work on their own studies as they review how to build a billing grid that reflects the study protocol. Participants should bring a copy of their protocol or its schedule of events. Upcoming sessions include:
Monday, July 21st from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in HSEB 3515A
Monday, August 18th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in HSEB 3515A
Monday, September 15th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm in HSEB 3515A
For more information, please contact Karen Mottola, Clinical Research Analyst, CRCE, at karen.mottola@hsc.utah.edu or 213-3603.
Clinical Research Coordinators (CRC) Monthly Meeting
Clinical Research Coordinators comprise an integral part of the research team responsible for ensuring that clinical trials are conducted in accordance with all federal, hospital and local regulations. The CRC Monthly Meetings provide a common forum for learning, networking and discussion of topics and issues related to clinical research practices at the University. A schedule of upcoming meetings is available at: http://uuhsc.utah.edu/clinicalTrials/training/crc-mtgs.html . A ListServ is also maintained for the distribution of meeting agendas, minutes and relevant information. To add your name to the ListServ, or for more information about the CRC Monthly Meetings, please contact Lisa Weaver, Director, Clinical Research Compliance and Education, at 585-0770 or at lisa.weaver@hsc.utah.edu.
Research Administration NAKAMA
NAKAMA (pronounced nah-KAH-mah) is a Japanese word which means a group of partners or associates; a circle of friends. Research Administration NAKAMA is designed to bring investigators, faculty and staff members together in an informal environment to share information about their current projects and to discuss research-related topics. The program serves as a learning opportunity and to promote a sense of scholarly community and fellowship within the field of research at the University. The NAKAMA program is held monthly at the Research Administration Building Main Conference Room with food and refreshments provided. A variety of presenters are scheduled and suggestions for new speakers are always welcome. For more information, please contact Tony Onofrietti, Director of Research Education at 585-3492 or tony.onofrietti@hsc.utah.edu .
For additional information about these programs, or to suggest other activities, please contact:
Tony Onofrietti, M.S., CRSS
Director of Research Education
Office of the Vice President for Research
(801) 585-3492
tony.onofrietti@hsc.utah.edu