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Dear Research Community-
We hope that everyone has had a smooth entry into Fall! It's hard to believe that it is already the middle of October. Research Operations broadly has been working diligently (and often night and day) to ensure delivery of service excellence to our community and to support the incredible research going on each day at BMC. The team continues to make improvements in systems and processes in core areas and to bring in new talent to expand capacity. Some recent highlights include the following:
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InfoEd has been updated to a current version which will now make submission of grants more efficient and seamless for all involved
SPA is delighted to announce the hiring of Mitzi Tanaka as a Senior Grants and Contract Administrator. She is an experienced research administrator with a strong InfoEd background;
Research Operations is delighted to announce that Asa Lopatin will join the team at the end of October as a Director of Research Contracts and Industry Agreements. Asa is an attorney who will focus on agreement and contract review in partnership with SPA and the Office of General Counsel (OGC)
Led by Chris Garcia and Pat Bass, the teams are spending considerable time and effort organizing and streamlining processes for efficient review and turnaround of contracts and agreements. The volume continues to be high with >80 agreements completed just in the past 3 months. The team has already substantively decreased waiting times and will continue their work in this area
SPA is conducting a workload analysis by department and will use these data to ensure all departments/sections know the specific person in SPA assigned to their area, hopefully reducing use of the grants admin mailbox. Stay tuned - more to come soon!
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We recognize that there is continued work to do, and this will take time. Please know that the teams are working hard each and every day and are committed to these efforts. We appreciate your patience and partnership.
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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
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The Health Equity Accelerator is currently seeking applications for the Health Equity Pilot Award Program for projects designed to address the root causes of racial health inequity.
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This is an exciting opportunity to help advance health equity, and all members of the BMCHS and Boston University Medical Campus communities (including the BU Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, and Social Work) are encouraged to submit applications. You can download the application guidelines here.
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Research Education
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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. Please submit suggestions for trainings that you would like to see prioritized by contacting Kaye Mottola.
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Coming Soon:
Principal investigators seeking to learn more or refresh their knowledge of the clinical research conduct and oversight – and become certified in Good Clinical Practices – may attend the Clinical Research Resources Office class on Friday, November 15. Registration closes at 8 am on Wednesday, November 13. The session will be next offered in December.
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The Research Professionals Network is offering a workshop on onboarding, on Tuesday, November 19. Registration closes 24 hours in advance.
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Sponsored Programs
Administration (SPA)
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The Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA) is responsible for the non-financial management of all sponsored awards, grants and contracts. SPA is ready for the new fiscal year after a hectic summer. 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.
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In this issue:
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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 researcher 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.
Investigational Pharmacy Service Budget Updates
The Investigational Pharmacy Service (IPS) department at Boston Medical Center increased fees on new budgets initiated on or after Oct 1, 2023. These changes reflect inflation adjustments from the year 2018 to 2023.
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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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