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Clinical and translational investigators need patient data, especially from electronic health record (EHR) systems, to conduct research, but optimal approaches are unknown. This talk explores an approach for supporting different types of investigators and study designs by matching investigators with informatics tools and services.
In 2017, in response to the ongoing Flint water crisis, the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (MICHR) at the University of Michigan, launched a funding mechanism developed to support community and academic partnerships that would allow them to optimally and equitably conduct community engaged translational research. To date, the program has provided 21 grants totaling $150,000 to
The Electronic Medical Record Search Engine (EMERSE) was installed at University Hospitals of Cleveland (UH) in 2021 by the Cleveland Institute for Computational Biology (CICB), a collaboration between Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) and UH. At present, EMERSE contains indexed medical notes from 2018 through present for over 1.7 million UH patients. This presentation will discuss the
Could the next therapy for COVID-19 already be at your local pharmacy? A new groundbreaking study from the University of Michigan’s Center for Drug Repurposing (CDR) reveals several drug contenders already in use for other purposes—including one dietary supplement—that have been shown to block or reduce SARS-CoV-2 infection in cells. The study, published recently in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, uses artificial intelligence-powered image analysis of human cell lines during infection with the novel coronavirus.
In an effort to make access to experimental agents easier and more efficient, Transforming Expanded Access to Maximize Support and Study (TEAMSS) has published new recommended guidelines, templates, and resources for physicians and institutions seeking Expanded Access for their patients.
It’s hard to imagine what 2020 would have looked like without the arrival of COVID-19. As we begin the new year, millions of people across the world have been directly affected by the virus. That’s why an interdisciplinary team of researchers from across the University of Michigan, including the Institute for Social Research and the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR), have
Please register in advance here: https://bit.ly/3pUUU8q All are welcome to virtually attend; please share this announcement widely! Abstract: Funding opportunities for Research on Evaluation (RoE) often appear to be few and far between. However, the Faster Forward Fund (3F) is one example that offers hope to RoE die-hards that funding opportunities do indeed exist! Started by Michael Scriven, 3F
This training program is designed to help meet the responsible conduct of research (RCR) training requirements for NIH K awardees. Through this multi-week course participants gain 8 hours of face to face faculty-led RCR training, practice recognizing and addressing RCR issues, gain expert consultation on ethics and integrity issues, and experience presenting to others how to address RCR issues
This interactive training program is designed to engage and prepare community partners to both interact with Institutional Review Boards (IRB) and to perform ethical research practices in their community settings. There are already many hurdles for research that respectfully engages with communities. Through the use of interactive training, this program strives to reduce or remove some of these
This introductory course outlines basic data management concepts and demonstrates how data managers, or other study team members, can work to improve data quality. You will learn to speak the language of data management and discover how the concepts presented can be applied to the everyday management of research data. Topics include understanding basic data management terminology, outlining data
This self-guided course is designed to outline best practices for clinical research. You will gain a broad overview of human subjects research and learn best practices that can be adapted to any type of research. The best practices described in this online training program are based on the principles of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) from the International Conference on Harmonization and will give
This module is designed to introduce the concept of PI responsibilities for clinical and translational research. The module will: Broadly outline concepts in the responsible conduct of research Define important terms Provide important contact information and resources The module presents material in an engaging manner through interactive case studies and online activities.
This workshop provides an opportunity for participants who are in the process of writing grants to learn to think like a reviewer. This workshop includes true-to-life grant reviews to help participants improve their writing skills and their scores.
This structured, three-part workshop is designed to assist early career faculty and fellows who are preparing competitive career development grant applications (NIH K and VA CDA). Participants exchange drafts of sections of their proposals and receive peer critique and feedback from senior faculty experienced in NIH study section thinking.
This is a training module for investigators who will hold an IND or an IDE and are thus considered a sponsor-investigator under the FDA regulations. It provides information regarding the sponsor-investigator requirements of an IND or IDE and resources in order to be in compliance with FDA regulations. This module will allow you to indicate if you are using a drug or a device so that the
The IMPACT (Instruction in Monitoring, Procedure Documentation and ClinicalTrials.gov) workshop series provides intermediate instruction for faculty, clinical research professionals with two or more years of experience and other study team members. This workshop will introduce participants to best practices for creating, interpreting and using a manual of procedures (MOP) and other procedures
The IMPACT (Instruction in Monitoring, Procedure Documentation and ClinicalTrials.gov) workshop series provides intermediate instruction for faculty, clinical research professionals with two or more years of experience and other study team members. This workshop will introduce participants to best practices in preparing for and participating in clinical trial monitoring visits. Topics include
The IMPACT (Instruction in Monitoring, Procedure Documentation and ClinicalTrials.gov) workshop series provides intermediate instruction for faculty, clinical research professionals with two or more years of experience and other study team members. Before attending this session, participants should have either used ClinicalTrials.gov or previously attended ClinicalTrials.gov registration training
The Clinical Research Training Workshop - also known as Research Basics - is designed for clinical research professionals who are new to research. This introductory program includes four modules that outline fundamental concepts and skills needed for the successful implement of a clinical research study. Training materials include slides, lecture scripts, facilitator's guides and instructions for
This interactive workshop presents the basics of budgeting for research grants. The workshop presents many aspects of budgeting including the calculation of indirect costs, determination of calendar months (CM) for effort, completion of other budget components, writing a budget justification, monitoring expenses after you are awarded, and the closeout process (FFR). This budgeting workshop is
Good Clinical Practice (GCP) is an international ethical and scientific quality standard for designing, conducting, recording and reporting clinical trials. The principles of GCP help assure the safety, integrity, and quality of clinical trials. Investigators and clinical trial staff who are competent in GCP principles will be better able to assure that the rights, safety and well-being of human
Vasculitis refers to a group of rare diseases that involve inflammation of blood vessels, which disrupts blood flow and often causes damage to the body’s organs. The cause of most forms of vasculitis remains unknown, and treatments involve the use of strong medications that can have serious side effects. The Vasculitis Clinical Research Consortium (VCRC) is an international, multicenter clinical
Focal and Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Minimal Change Disease, and Membranous Nephropathy, presenting as Nephrotic Syndrome (NS), are a group of rare renal diseases that may cause serious complications and end-stage kidney disease, generating significant individual, societal and economic burdens. The Nephrotic Syndrome Study Network (NEPTUNE) brings together physician scientists at 26 sites in
Researchers at Michigan Medicine have teamed up to launch a study to test the safety and efficacy of the agent defibrotide to treat patients with COVID-19 illnesses.
The Strategies to Innovate EmeRgENcy Care Clinical Trials Network (SIREN) is a clinical trials network funded by the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) and the National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS). The goal of the SIREN Network is to improve the outcomes of patients with neurologic, cardiac
An investigator at the University of Michigan is part of a multi-site study that is evaluating whether continuing medication versus discontinuing common blood pressure medications (ACE inhibitors or angiotensin receptor blockers) at time of hospitalization for COVID-19 makes a difference in how people recover and respond to treatment, focusing on two of the most common blood pressure treatments in the U.S.
Since MICHR was awarded the Transforming Expanded Access to Maximize Support and Study (TEAMSS) grant two years ago, the consortium of universities involved in TEAMSS has worked to develop and test infrastructure, best practices, and reduce burdensome data collection for expanded access that will allow other academic medical centers to become more effective and efficient in supporting these requests.
UMHealthResearch.org (UMHR) is designed to go above and beyond a typical participant recruitment platform because it allows for study use both ways: volunteers (both healthy and with specific medical conditions) and researchers can search for studies and find matches based on their interests and needs. This unique participant recruitment site has received national recognition and attention across the Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) consortium. UMHealthResearch is now being deployed across the country at half a dozen other CTSA programs in Illinois and Florida, with more expressing interest as the word spreads about its unique design and interface.
With Michigan communities facing devastating impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Community Engagement (CE) program at MICHR focused its efforts on assessing and addressing the needs of its community partners. This resulted in a digital toolkit that acts as a landing page for its numerous services and resources. Simply scroll through to learn more: https://michr.umich.edu/resources/2020/4/21