Research Bulletin
14 October 2019
Interim Executive Director
Ann Anderson Berry, MD, PhD
Read an introductory message from Dr. Anderson Berry, who assumed the role of Interim Executive Director of CHRI on September 27, 2019.
Investigator Feature:
Matthew Halanski, MD
Dr. Matthew Halanski's diverse research portfolio includes efforts to engineer safer classic orthopedic methods like immobilization casting. He also uses animal models and clinical trials to explore novel surgical strategies for children with bone growth disorders. Feature Article
Pediatric Research Office Updates
The PRO will begin a regular feature in this space, where our staff will provide education and spotlight new requirements to facilitate efficient, compliant, high-quality clinical research.

In this issue we feature PRISM, a tool that assists investigators and their staff in writing effective consent forms. Any investigator and personnel responsible for writing a consent form must complete online training through PRISM by October 31, 2019. The hour-long training covers health literacy and readability, plain language strategies and examples, and interactive editing examples and exercises.

Coming in 2020: PRO Education Series!
Investigator Resources
What can your NIH Bio Sketch do for you? Tips and tools
A Bio Sketch should represent more to your grant reviewers than just a CV. Think of it as an opportunity to sell yourself as the right person for a specific role.

NCCIH Clinical Research Toolbox
The Toolbox contains templates, sample forms, and information materials to assist clinical investigators in the development and conduct of high-quality clinical research studies.
CHRI Publications
Check out the wide-ranging research our CHRI investigators published in September. Link
Upcoming Events
CHRI Research Seminar
“Quantification of Lutein + Zeaxanthin Presence in Human Placenta and Correlations with Blood Levels and Maternal Dietary Intake”
Melissa Thoene, PhD, Assistant Professor, Division of Neonatology
Friday, October 18, 12 PM
Glow Auditorium, 3 rd floor CHMC

Knowledge Event, Nebraska A cademy for Early Childhood Research (NAECR)
“Making Your Data Publicly Available”
Tuesday, Octobe r 29, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
Nebraska Union (UNL) and accessible by Zoom

University of Nebraska Collaboration Initiative Retreat
Thursday, October 31, 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Nebra ska Innovation Campus, Conference Center (Lincoln)
2021 Transformation Drive, Lincoln

Grant-Writing Boot Camp
Led by Jennifer Larson, MD, Vice Chancellor for Research
Topics discussed throughout the morning include:
  • Finding and using resources for grant preparation and submission
  • A review of common grant elements
  • Principles of good grant-writing and grantsmanship
  • Understanding grant budget basics
  • Timelines and required processes
Friday, November 1, 9:00 AM – Noon
Durham Research Center, Room 1004
Funding Opportunities
Celgene Awards for Clinical Research in Hematology
Celgene has established the Career Achievement Award, Young Investigator Award, and Future Leaders in Hematology Award to recognize investigators who have made significant contributions to hematology research. Each recipient's institution will receive a grant from Celgene to continue efforts in hematology research and education.
Nomination Deadline: October 23, 2019. Details and Nomination Forms

SIDS Research Fund Program
The SIDS Research Fund awards grants, up to $25,000, for the benefit and support of SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) or related research.
Submission Deadline: November 15, 2019. Details and Application

Inclusive Excellence Development Grants
These $3,000 grants provide system-level support for implementing or strengthening sustainable initiatives that advance diversity, access, and inclusion and lead to equitable outcomes in one or more of the following priority areas:
  • Campus climate
  • Student recruitment and retention
  • Faculty and staff recruitment and retention
Submission Deadline: November 22, 2019. Details and Application
Ideas for future content?
Ideas for relevant topics to feature in the Research Bulletin will always be greatly appreciated. Please contact  Matt Sandbulte , CHRI Grant Writer.
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