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This month's newsletter from Research Operations includes an interview with new CSO, Dr. Megan Bair-Merritt, Community Convos series, and more.
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Research Matters

Furthering scientific innovation and discovery

Volume 2  |  April 2023

As we enter the season of renewal and growth, I am pleased to welcome you to our April Newsletter. I hope this message finds you well and that the arrival of spring brings renewed hope and energy to your personal and professional endeavors. 

Over the past few months, our team has been hard at work continuing to make progress on our website re-design project, educational plan, system analysis, indirect rate proposal, Uniform Guidance audit, and preparing to welcome our very own BMC’s first Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Megan Bair-Merritt. We continue to evaluate our capacity and services to meet the changing needs of the BMC research community. It is my honor to work alongside our dedicated teams to advance our research mission.

Our goal for this newsletter is to broaden our connection with the research community by sharing news and highlights, as well as funding opportunities. We also welcome your feedback and let us know other topics or features you would like to see in the months to come.

Funding Opportunities
NIH Grant Investments
Upcoming Trainings
Career Opportunities
Professional Meetings

In this newsletter, you will find updates across Research Operations including NIH Extramural Grant Investments in Research. I hope that this newsletter will inspire and inform you about the impact we all have in supporting the research program at BMC. Until next month! 

Thank you, 
Tina DaSilva
Executive Director Research Operations 

Meet Megan H. Bair-Merritt, MD, MSCE, BMC's First Chief Scientific Officer

Research Operations is thrilled to welcome Dr. Megan Bair-Merritt and look forward to collaborating with her on our research initiatives across our academic medical center, from basic science to clinical research to population and community health. Tina DaSilva, Executive Director speaks to Megan to learn more about what inspired her to be BMC’s first CSO.
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Research Spotlight

Community Conversations – Talking About Men’s Health

The Clinical Research Network (CRN) of BMC partners with Vital CxNs to achieve our shared goal of empowering community members with knowledge and resources to make informed decisions about their health care. Last month, BMC’s Chief of Family Medicine, Dr. Stephen Wilson, joined Vital CxNs’ “Community Convos” series to talk about men’s health.
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Research Education

Research Operations seeks input on education

Whatever your research role and responsibilities are, we’d like to hear from you. Have you identified any education needs? Do you have trainings or other job aids that you would like to share with the research community? If so, please contact us here.

Click the link below for availability of upcoming sessions.
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Sponsored Programs
Administration (SPA)

SPA serves as a central resource providing guidance and stewardship by supporting the sponsored programs lifecycle at BMC, promoting integrity, knowledge sharing, collaboration and effectiveness.

Learn more about the current process of Pre-Notification Accounts (advanced accounts) for BMC sponsored activities, and, in the Federal Agency Corner, see the latest updates to keep you in the know. Read More >>

Research Finance

Research Finance continues to offer free seminars and trainings. Check back frequently for these valuable trainings and informative sessions. 

Updated Cost Transfer Policy and Forms
With input from the community, Research Finance will be publishing an updated cost transfer policy and revamped forms. Thank you to all who provided feedback. Be on the lookout for a notice scheduling Cost Transfer Training. We will cover:

  • Updates to the policy

  • The new forms

  • SOPs for submitting cost transfers

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Clinical Research Network

Introducing the Clinical Research Network Team. After a two-year pilot, the Clinical Research Network proves vital to BMC’s commitment to inclusive research.

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Clinical Trial Office

The Clinical Trial Office and Clinical Research Network requested your input on ClinCard satisfaction; 90 researchers responded. Click the link below to view the results and check back next month for a survey response summary from the Participant Reimbursement Working Group.
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About Us:

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.

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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