Regulatory Webinar Series

How to Develop an Effective Schedule of Events for a Research Protocol

So Many Procedures, So Little Time - How to Develop an Effective Schedule of Events for a Research Protocol. Presented by: Mike Fusakio, PhD; Nathan Hawk, BSPS; Samantha Sonoda, MS, CCRA; Lisa M. Tully, MA, CCRP, all affiliated with Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Originally aired Dec. 2, 2020.

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Single IRB (Institutional Review Board) Presentation & Panel Discussion

Single Institutional Review Board (IRB): Presentation & Panel Discussion. Features Nichelle Cobb, PhD, Smart IRB Director at University of Wisconsin-Madison. Panelists include James Cnota MD (Cincinnati Children's), Jeremy Corsmo, MPH (Cincinnati Children's), Pooja Khatri, MD, MSC (University of Cincinnati) and Mike Linke, PhD (University of Cincinnati). Originally aired Sept. 16, 2020.

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Human Subject Research Protocols: If you write it (well), they will come

Helpful Tips and Tricks for Developing and Amending Protocols for the Rare Disease Clinical Research Network, presented By: Mike Fusakio PhD, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Originally aired June 30, 2020.

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For Early Career Researchers

NIH Mentored Research (K) Career Development Awards for Clinician Researchers

NIH Mentored Research (K) Career Development Awards for Clinician Researchers, featuring Paula Gregory, PhD, Associate Dean for Faculty & Educational Development, UNTHSC Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, with Debra Regier, MD, PHD, of Children's National Hospital, Principal Investigator of the Rare Disease Scholar's Program.

Diversity in Rare Disease Research

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Race, ethnicity and racism in the nutrition literature: an update for 2020.

Reviews the limitations of classifying research participants by race, and recommends a series of steps for authors, researchers and policymakers to consider.

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has published guidance on “Enhancing the Diversity of Clinical Trial Populations – Eligibility Criteria, Enrollment Practices, and Trial Designs Guidance for Industry.” This guidance recommends approaches that sponsors of clinical trials intended to support a new drug application or a biologics license application can take to increase enrollment of underrepresented populations in their clinical trials.

Additional Resources

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The The NIH has released a Data Management and Sharing policy, which goes into effect January 25, 2023 and replaces the existing 2003 NIH Data Sharing Policy. The policy is updated to keep pace with scientific and technological advancements and emphasizes the NIH’s commitment to data management and sharing, which is seen as an integral piece to the conduct of research. A summary of the new policy can be found here.
 

COVID-19 Resources

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): Information for NIH Applicants and Recipients of NIH Funding

A centralized information page that includes links to a variety of guidance, information, resources, FAQs and NIH funding opportunities relating to COVID-19, from the NIH Central Resource for Grants and Funding Information. Topics include:

  • An overview presentation and talking points (updated 7/17/2020)
  • Proposal submission and award management
  • Human subjects and clinical trials
  • Animal welfare
  • Peer review
  • FAQs (updated 7/2/2020)
  • Request for Information
  • Funding Opportunities
  • Funded Grants
  • Links to additional resources (NIH, CDC, WHO and “General information on NIH extramural response to natural disasters and other emergencies”)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Update 7/2/2020: All COVID-19 FAQs were reviewed and revised to align with NIH Implementation of OMB Memorandum M-20-26.

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NCATS: A Translational Approach to Addressing COVID-19

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences is supporting research activities spanning the translational science spectrum to address the novel coronavirus 2019 (SARS-CoV-2) and the disease it causes (COVID-19). Check the page for future updates. Topics include:

  • Research Activities - projects that are leveraging existing platforms and collaborations that are speeding research
  • Additional Resources - funding, updates from grantees and partners, and NIH and CDC COVID-19 resources