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Welcome to the first volume of the Research Operations newsletter, Research Matters. In this issue: Dr. Tina Yarrington gets to the heart of the matter, Investing in our Experts, Research Education, Funding Opportunities, Upcoming Trainings, Career Opportunities, Professional Meetings, and more.
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Research Matters

Furthering scientific innovation and discovery

Volume I  |  March 2023

Welcome to the very first issue of the Research Operations' newsletter! I can't believe it has been one year since my arrival at BMC. It's been an exciting journey full of discoveries and adventures. One of my main goals for this year is to enhance our communications with the research community. We have learned a lot about making virtual communication more effective, but are always looking for suggestions for improvement.

Our goal for this newsletter is to broaden our connection with the research community by sharing news and highlights, as well as funding opportunities. Next month, you’ll hear from our new Chief Scientific Officer, Megan Bair-Merritt, MD. We are excited to welcome Megan to her new role and partner with her to support research operations at BMC.

Funding Opportunities
Upcoming Trainings
Career Opportunities
Professional Meetings

As we launch this new communication channel, we welcome your feedback. What would you like to see more of here? Let us know. 

While many challenges remain, I’m confident that 2023 will bring continued progress and advancement within Research Operations at BMC. I wish you continued success in your endeavors. All your efforts are vital to advance science. We are here to support research and we want to hear from you. 

Thank you, 
Tina DaSilva
Executive Director Research Operations 

The Heart of the Matter

Dr. Tina Yarrington Innovates for Postpartum Health Equity

In a late January interview, Research Operations met with Dr. Christina Yarrington to hear her story of how she came to be a health equity researcher and what has led to her success. 

Christina (Tina) D. Yarrington, MD, FACOG, is a living, breathing representation of Boston Medical Center’s mission: compassionate, progressive, action oriented, and, quite simply, exceptional. Not long after she joined BMC in 2008 for her residency, she observed a correlation between high rates of postpartum hypertension and readmission of Black, African American, Latina, and Hispanic patients. Little did she know that those early observations and subsequent years of clinical service would lead to federal research awards and accolades for her novel approaches to health care and science.

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Investing in Clinical Research

BMC and BUMC Launch Institutional Clinical Research Standard Operation Procedures & Training

Boston Medical Center's Clinical Research Network has partnered with Boston University Medical Campus's Clinical Research Resources Office (supported by the BU CTSI program) and our community of research experts to develop Institutional Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for human subjects' research. They are now available and went into effect as of January 1, 2023. These SOPs, cover a wide range of topics and include guidance for everyday and overarching activities to keep the research community in compliance and up to date.'

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Research Education

Research Operations seeks input on education

If you are interested in sharing your BMC research education interests and needs, please click here to contact us. Whatever your research role – investigator, administrator, coordinator, regulatory specialist, data analyst – we’d like to hear your thoughts and suggestions.

  • March 17, 2023 - 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. - Research Finance continues its Q2 training series with Salary Allocations

Click the link below for upcoming sessions available through April.

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Sponsored Programs Administration

Sponsored Programs Administration (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 changes to the SPA team structure and how it impacts you, with partner and federal government updates. Read More >>

Research Finance

Research Finance began the New Year launching a training series to support the research community. The following sessions are currently available:

•  January – Infor Reporting (Recording)
•  March 17 – Workday Salary Allocations

•  March 30 – Invoicing Sponsors

Please email us with the name of the training as the subject line to register.
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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 Trials Operations

Great tips for study teams updating participant statuses in VelosCT.
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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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