LSN: Strategies for Managing Investigator-Initiated Studies Speaker: Maryam Masood, Sr. CRC, Neurology, MGH When: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 | 1:00-2:00 pm Location: Virtual via Zoom Description: Compared to Sponsor-initiated studies, Investigator-initiated studies offer scientists the opportunity to perform the research precisely as they design it. However, this opportunity also increases the responsibilities of the study […]
Save the Date for our next HRA Town Hall Our next HRA Townhall is scheduled for Thursday, July 25th 12:00-1:00 pm. An email with the Zoom link will be sent out a few weeks before the date with the agenda items. If you know someone who would like to receive HRA announcements, please refer them […]
LSN: Transitioning a Study- What to do when you inherit a study? Speaker: Devin Qualls, Clinical Trials Project Manager, Neurology, MGH Description: In the best-case scenario, you, as the study coordinator, are involved in a study throughout the whole lifecycle of the project: from startup, enrolling subjects, and collecting data to closeout. But most of […]
REDCap MyCap Speakers: Daniel Foley, Applications Analyst II, and Jeremy Alphonse, Project Analyst II, Research Information Science and Computing (RISC) Applications and Services Description: MyCap, a new feature now available in REDCap, is a customizable participant-facing mobile application (app) that captures patient-reported outcomes based on a REDCap project. MyCap collects data through surveys and the […]
RCR Program: Responsible Data Management Speaker: Jessica Haberer, MD, MS Description: In this interactive seminar, participants will learn about ethics, study regulations, and data security in ‘Omics’ research. The course reviews methods to provide accurate results in all areas of a research study through a workshop on case studies and defining steps in the processes. […]
LSN: Effectively Communicating with the Study Team Speaker: Tara Bresnahan, RN, BSN, MBA, Nurse Director, Diabetes Research Center, MGH Description: Many people are involved in clinical research, each doing their own part. Ensuring these individuals have the information they need to do their jobs is important. In this session, we will discuss strategies for effective […]
LSN: Training a New Hire Speaker: Preeti Paul, Quality Assurance Manager, Neurology, MGH Description: This talk will walk you through the strategic use of a structured onboarding process and share some key techniques that you can use for helping new hires adjust to the workplace and performance aspects of their new jobs quickly and smoothly. […]
3rd Annual MGH Postdoc Retreat The Postdoctoral Division has organized a one-day retreat for Mass General Postdocs and in honor of Postdoc Appreciation Week. The retreat will take place at MGB in Somerville (339 Revolution Dr, Somerville, MA 02145). Since this event will be in-person, there will be a cap on the number of postdocs […]
Leadership Skills Retreat Sponsored by the Center for Faculty Development's Office for Senior Faculty Affairs A half-day in-person retreat geared toward MGH mid-career faculty (clinicians, physician-investigators, and investigators) looking to build their leadership skillset. Details coming later