Office of Research and Faculty Development Bi-monthly e-Newsletter
sixth edition
Discovery in Duke Ob/Gyn, your bi-monthly source for the latest news on research and innovation in our Department, in our university, and beyond.
In this issue, we highlight the following:
SAVE-THE-DATE for School of Medicine Inaugural Research Week
Recent research grants
Ob/Gyn CRU and institutional resources
Upcoming scientific meeting dates, abstract deadlines, and funding opportunities
The Office of Research welcomes the opportunity to work more closely with you in developing and managing your research and promoting your accomplishments. Please do not hesitate to contact us at obgynresearch@duke.edu.
Dr. Amundsen Awarded AUGS/DUKE UROGYNCREST PROGRAM
Cindy Amundsen, MD, professor of obstetrics and gynecology, was recently awarded the NIH/NICHD R25 American Urogynecologic Society (AUGS)/DUKE Urogynecologic Clinical Research Educational Scientist Training (UrogynCREST) Program. Dr. Amundsen and the AUGS team will work with prestigious clinical leaders and mentors across the US to implement interactive, remote training in Health Services Research for junior faculty involved in female pelvic floor disorders.
The Funding Opportunities widget is now available in myRESEARCHhome. This new tool recommends relevant internal and external funding opportunities based on your research profile. Opportunities can be sorted with filters, saved or removed with relevancy feedback, and shared with others. Recommendations are updated in real time as new funding cycles open. Experience the new widget and all myRESEARCHhome has to offer at mrh.duke.edu.
Questions about doing research at Duke? Ask your RPM
Submitting a new IRB application for the first time?
Please complete the web-based course offering in LMS titled "Introduction to Submitting an IRB Application in iRIS- DOCR-IRIS-100." This module introduces users to the iRIS system, basic navigation and initial protocol submission. Contact Bonnie Thiele, Ob/Gyn CRU Research Practice Manager, if you would like to schedule a one on one or small group session to discuss the conduct of clinical research at Duke
