Research Matters - Research Operations Newsletter, Volume 3

Volume 3 | May 2023

As the month of May ushers in warmer weather and longer days, we hope this newsletter finds you in good health and spirits. As always, we strive to bring you the latest news and insights on the topics that matter most to you.

In this edition, we have curated a collection of articles that cover a wide range of topics, including how MA-CEAL continues to serve and engage with historically underserved communities, how to use the new MA Controlled Substances Registration online licensing system, as well as other updates.

Funding Opportunities
NIH Grant Investments
Upcoming Trainings
Career Opportunities
Professional Meetings

We hope you find this newsletter informative and useful in your endeavors. Please feel free to forward it to your team. We appreciate your continued support.

Thank you,
Tina DaSilva
Executive Director Research Operations

MA-CEAL Continues to Serve and Engage with Communities Hardest Hit During Pandemic

MA-CEAL, a National Institute of Health (NIH) funded research initiative collaborates with Research Operation’s Clinical Research Network (CRN) team to educate, inform, and engage the structurally marginalized communities BMC serves.

Research Spotlight

MA Controlled Substances Registration Licensing Updates

As of March, 2023, The MA Controlled Substances Registration (MCSR) Research licensing transitioned to an online licensing system. Learn about important changes for Principal Investigators (PI) and Research Administrators of research studies where the intervention is an investigational new drug (IND), since it is now required to apply, renew and amend MCSR Research Licenses online.

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.

Sponsored Programs
Administration (SPA)

Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) shares upcoming changes to the implementation of SPA’s Proposal Submission policy. In the Federal Agency Corner, see the latest updates to keep you in the know. Read More →

Research Finance

Updated Cost Transfer Policy and Forms are out. Be on the lookout for a notice scheduling the Cost Transfer Training. We will cover:

Updates to the policy
The new forms
SOPs for submitting cost transfers

We've updated the Discretionary Budget Status Report with new "available balance" field.

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

Clinical Research Network

The Clinical Research Network had the honor of presenting at the Society of Research Administrators International iSeries in April to share how BMC is reimagining clinical trial feasibility and rapid study start-up in a community engaged model. Read More →

Clinical Trial Office

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.

Checkout the recent CR Times spotlight written in collaboration with CTO and CRN. Read More →

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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