The CCTS Investigator
Accelerating Discoveries Toward Better Health
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What's New in Translational Science? |
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A research team supported by NIH has developed a new approach to better understand the biology of polycystic kidney disease (PKD), an often life threatening genetic disorder that affects millions worldwide. Scientists combined two ways to model the disorder — organ-in-a-dish and organ-on-a-chip technologies — to show the role of glucose, a sugar commonly found in blood, in forming PKD cysts. The results, reported in Nature Communications [external link], could lead to better ways to test and develop treatments for PKD, and perhaps other diseases.
Image Courtesy of NCATS
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In Memoriam: CCTS Founding Director and PI
Dr. Rebecca Jackson
August 18, 1955 - October 11, 2022
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ResearchMatch is a complimentary tool for researchers to connect directly with individuals interested in participating in clinical trials.
Researchers, if you are interested in learning how you can use ResearchMatch, a complimentary recruitment method, to help you recruit participants for your study, please email the recruitment and retention manager, Mary Becker [email], and the recruitment and retention coordinator, Clara Kalis [email], at the CCTS for more information on how to get started.
If you are interested in having someone from the CCTS Recruitment and Retention program speak at your staff and/or departmental meetings about our services and how we can help you meet your clinical trial recruitment goals, please contact program manager, Mary Becker [email].
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Trial Innovation Network for Multi-Site Research
Get Help with Planning/Implementation of a Study
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The Trial Innovation Network (TIN) is a collaborative partnership with Investigators at the 60+ hubs in the national CTSA network. The vision of the TIN is to innovate and address critical roadblocks in multi-site clinical research and accelerate the translation of novel interventions into life-saving therapies.
The TIN offers study investigators of multi-site trials the ability to request an initial consultation or specific resources for a trial, whether funded or in the planning stages.
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The Ohio State University CCTS participates in the CTSA External Reviewers Exchange Consortium (CEREC), a national reviewer exchange consortium of leading academic research institutions to improve fairness in the scientific review process and better match applicants with feedback from experts in their respective fields.
By serving as reviewers, Ohio State CCTS members can contribute to this national effort and gain exposure to innovative research across the country.
To be considered as a national expert grant reviewer and/or receive information regarding the Ohio State CCTS Pilot and Collaborative Studies program please complete the survey below.
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The team from the Recruitment and Retention Services [external link] program at the CCTS recently attended the Spring Student Involvement Fair 2023 at the Ohio Union where they spoke with many Ohio State students about the importance of participating in research and how they can learn about becoming a volunteer by registering at ResearchMatch.org. [external link]
They also shared that by visiting StudySearch.osumc.edu [external link], you can view a database of active research studies occurring at Ohio State and NCH that are seeking volunteers.
As seen in the photo, even Brutus stopped by to learn more about signing up to be a volunteer!
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This month, meet Amy Bartlett!
Q: What is your role at CCTS?
A: Associate Director Clinical Research Development - Assist investigators and study teams with the development and resources necessary to implement a multi-center research proposal
Q: How do you think the CCTS is impacting medicine?
A: In so many avenues it would take me pages to list! However, the one I look forward to their assistance in the future is work force development. Workforce development and Dr. Carolyn Jones was instrumental with the MACPR program implementation at Ohio State. They run other courses to help educate and train the essential backbones of the research venture - the clinical research coordinators and assistants. They are working to spread the word so college students are aware that being a clinical research coordinator is not just a stepping block for medical students, but can be a rewarding and fulfilling career. We plan to work together to create a training program for research program management. I felt completely siloed at Ohio State when I worked as a program manager for multi-centered clinical trials. I want to change that and help provide resources to ensure project management success at Ohio State.
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The CCTS Funding Opportunities and Events |
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The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center proudly presents "Shared Insights," a virtual seminar series exploring biomedical research at Ohio State. Join us to hear from OSUCCC core directors as they share how their core contributes to vital cancer research utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and cutting-edge science and expertise. In addition, cancer-focused super users will present on the research that has been directly influenced by the featured core.
Dates and Topics:
February 7, 2023, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Medicinal Chemistry Synthesis Shared Resource
February 21, 2023, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Target Validation Shared Resource
March 7, 2023, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Medicinal Chemistry High-Throughput Screening Shared Resource
March 21, 2023, 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Genomics Shared Resource
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Everything P&T Upcoming Sessions |
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FAME presents three upcoming events in their Everything P&T sessions:
This session delves into all aspects of the promotion system including national reputation, demonstrating impact and writing a dossier. Join Suzanne Knott from the Department of Surgery and staff from the College's Faculty Affairs office, to learn about tools and templates to assist them in building and or updating their current dossier for promotion.
When: February 6, 2023, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
Where: Online Only
Teaching evaluations are a required component of your dossier. The goal of a peer evaluation should be to provide feedback which will support the student learning experience. But the peer-to-peer interaction allows for discussion of evidence-based teaching practices and can serve as a foundation for which to have collegial discussions and to receive constructive feedback. Facilitated by Georgia Bishop, PhD, professor in Biomedical Sciences and Neuroscience.
When: February 15, 2023, noon - 1 p.m.
Where: Online Only
The professional narrative is one of the most important if not the most important part of your dossier. This session will review how to write this narrative, which in many ways has the components of any well-told story and illustrates how to emphasize to all who review the dossier the theme of your work and its importance.
When: February 21, 2023, noon - 1 p.m.
Where: Online Only
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The Center for Clinical and Translational Science is presenting its Research Mentoring Workshop on Wednesday, February 28 and Thursday, March 1, 2023, (must attend both sessions) from 1 - 3 p.m. on Zoom.
The facilitators are Jennifer Garvin, PhD, College of Medicine and Jennifer Muszynski, MD, Nationwide Children's Hospital and College of Medicine.
The two-session workshop uses a case-based, discussion-oriented curriculum designed by the Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experience in Research (CIMER) that is theoretically grounded, evidence-based and culturally responsive. The training is designed to help faculty who mentor early career researchers, especially junior faculty, to become more effective research and career mentors.
The workshop will also be offered May 9 and 11, 2023
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700 Children's® – A Blog by Pediatric Experts
Nationwide Children's Hospital
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Speech and language understanding is the foundation for developing expressive communication skills, but every child will develop communication in his or her own unique way. Following general milestones will help you see if your child is on the right track.
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External Funding Opportunities and Events |
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REDCap Office Hours via Zoom
When: Every Monday, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Every Wednesday, 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
REDCap Training Resuming
The Ohio State Center for Clinical and Translational Science, in coordination with the Department of Research Information Technology (RIT), conducts monthly training sessions via Microsoft Teams.
There are four modules of training based on the role(s) a user will have within REDCap. Registration for each session opens two weeks prior to the session.
This level of training is appropriate for projects that have questions about collecting Electronic Informed Consent. We will be discussing the current eSignature rules and regulations, the new workflow for requesting the eConsent Extension (fee for service) and the implementation of eConsent Extension DIY.
Great for people who cannot attend the Grand Rounds session.
When: Last Wednesday of each month, noon - 1 p.m.
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This month's topic is REDCap Creative Uses 2.0
The monthly topics will be posted on the REDCap blog. [external link]
Advance registration is requested.
When: Second Tuesday of each month, 11 a.m. - noon
Where: Zoom
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Read about the latest translational science news, opportunities and announcements in the latest edition of the NCATS e-Newsletter and the NIH's Weekly Funding Notice.
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Learn more about PCORI through their blog, video room, news releases and other resources.
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Visit our website [external link] or click on the social media icons below to be directed to our social pages (Facebook, Twitter, Youtube).
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Publications supported by the CCTS are required to cite The Ohio State University Center for Clinical and Translational Science.
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