Webinar Series

Research Forums will be offered on the 4th Thursdays, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm.

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November 12, 2024

Summary:

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Major Topics:

  • Understand the regulatory framework governing human subject research documentation
  • Identify essential elements of human subject research documentation
  • Learn best practices and real-world strategies for Regulatory Compliance
  • Integrate e-Regulatory Complion System
  • Share study team perspectives (2 Guest Speakers)

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Presenters:

Melanie Zuniga Rapp, MPA, CHRC
Director, Research Administration & Quality
VPR Research Operations

Stephanie D. Rowan, PhD, MN, RN
Director, Clinical Research Implementation
VPR Research Operations

October 10, 2024

Summary:

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Major Topics:

ClinCard functionality updates, including Rideshare and Tax validation

  • Rideshare capabilities now available within the ClinCard system, this functionality allows study teams to request Rideshare services for patients directly through the ClinCard system.
  • Tax ID validation capability now available within the ClinCard System, this functionality improves the Institutions ability to track and 1099 patients who have received research payments which require reporting for tax purposes.

Budget Updates

  • During this session we will cover; external vendor contracts (Lab & Ophthalmologic services), Department Charge Masters, including Industry Sponsor Approved Rate Card, and how CTO Budget Team relies on proper submission into ERMS = Both modules required (IRB + Agreements).

     

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Presenters:
Jason Bates, MBA, Senior Director, Clinical Trials Office

Patricia Miranda, Senior Manager, Research Operations

Mitch Ondrey, Budget Analyst

Claudia Holbrook, Budget Analyst

October 1, 2024

Summary:

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Major Topics:

  • ERMS-IACUC Overview
  • Demonstration of protocol development

     

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Presenters:

Rudy Trevino, MS, CPIA, Director of Animal Research Compliance Program

September 5, 2024

Summary:

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Major Topics:

  • Identify which studies require CT.gov registration with important timelines
  • Learn how to register studies in CT.gov
  • Determine which studies require FDA submission
  • Understand Principal Investigator (PI) responsibilities

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Presenters:

Stephanie Rowan, PhD, MN, RN, Clinical Research Implementation Office

Karen Nijland, BPharm, Clinical Research Implementation Office

 

July 16, 2024

Summary:

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Major Topics:

  • Communication – Introduction of the centralized web portal for research IT including a demo. Overview of research IT services and events.
  • Resources –&Բ;Introduction to research IT resources. Access to one-on-one support, documentation, workshops, and training.
  • Systems and Services - High performance computing (HPC) systems and services, storage solutions, and Cloud Services (Cycle Cloud, Azure Virtual Desktop).

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Presenters:

Chuntida Harinnitisuk, Director, Enterprise Systems and Operations

Anthony Prince, Manager Systems Administration Cloud Research Infrastructure and Data Management Services

ERMS-IRB Module

November 16, 2023

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Presenters:

Jeannette Watterson, Ph.D. Director, Institutional Review Board
Brandie Otten, Associate Director, Institutional Review Board

Major Topics:  

  • ERMS Implementation Update
  • Overview of IRB Module
  • Integration with ERMS Agreements and COI Modules
  • Ancillary Reviews

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September 7, 2023

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Major Topics:

  • ERMS and Implementation update
  • ERMS-COI Overview
  • How to access additional information
  • ERMS-COI Demonstration

Human Research Approval at

May 04, 2023

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OVERVIEW

IRB, OCR, CTO, OSP—is it all just alphabet soup to you? Why do we need all these offices? In this “Back to Basics” Forum, Dr. Kilpadi will provide an overview of the journey your protocol takes during the human research approval process at UT Health SA, from first submission to permission to begin enrollment. Learn about the focus of each office, and how we all work together to make sure your research is ready to roll when you receive your final approval letter. You’ll also get some tips on how to get started with your submission, how to make the process go smoothly, and where to find additional help if you need it.

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NIH Data Management & Sharing

March 23, 2023

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OVERVIEW

In the March 2023 Research Forum, Joseph Schmelz, PhD, Associate Vice President for Research Administration, and Meredith Zozus, PhD, Division Chief of Clinical Research Informatics, provide an overview of the NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing, the activities of the DMS Working Group, and some resources that are available to help faculty write their DMS plans.

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Trial Innovation Network & Updates from IRB Office

February 23, 2023

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OVERVIEW

  • Introduction to the Trial Innovation Network, part of the Clinical & Translational Science Awards (CTSA) Program, and how investigators can get involved
  • Changes to Informed Consent and other forms used in IRB submissions

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VA Human Research Process Improvements

October 27, 2022

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OVERVIEW

  • VA Human Research Program Overview / VA Staff Changes
  • Process Improvements
  • Coming Soon
  • VPR Staff Changes for RAQ, IRB and CT

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Clinical Trials Scholars Program

April 29, 2022

Summary:

Overview

  • To provide clinicians interested in clinical trials with the necessary tools to find and develop relationships with potential industry sponsors.
  • Provide career development opportunities for potential clinical trialists  
  • Increase institutional participation in multicenter clinical trials by capitalizing on clinical trials opportunities  
  • Contribute to the financial sustainability of the clinical research enterprise at  through acquisition of more clinical trials  
  • Advance public health and medicine to help our communities stay healthy

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On-demand Resources for Conducting Human Research in the Research Learning Library

March 24, 2022

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Overview

  • Find and login to the Research Learning Library
  • Find and enroll in Self-Service Learning and Aids
  • Current Resources include: Clinical Research Overview, Conflict of Interest, Informed Consent, Reporting Problems, Study Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • Additional resources planned for future
  • Submit comments and suggestions

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AAHRPP Site Visit Training

January 13, 2022

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Overview

  • Overview of the upcoming AAHRPP Site Visit
  • Overview of possible topics for the site visit interviews

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Live Walkthrough of the First Research Learning Library Unit: “Human Research: Required Training”

September 23, 2021

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  • Overview
  • Finding and logging in to the Research Learning Library
  • Find your required training
  • Find records of verified past training
  • Storing and retrieving personal training information
  • Research Team Administrator status
  • Submitting comments and suggestions

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New Research Recruitment Services

August 26, 2021

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Overview

  • Initial Research Feasibility
  • Participant Recruitment Marketing Strategies
  • Budgeting for Recruitment
  • Velos eResearch, Pre-Screening
  • IRB Guidance

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Research Training Library Introduction

June 24, 2021

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Overview

  •  New training site using Canvas platform;
  •  Training courses for IRB, OCR, CTO, IACUC on one site;
  •  Training courses organized by research role;
  •  Study Team Administrator access. 

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Research Sponsor Monitoring using UT Health SA EpicCare Link

May 27, 2021

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OVERVIEW

  • Requirements
  • EpicCare Link (ECL) Roles & Responsibilities
  • ECL Use Cases
  • Program Management

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