03 January 2024

Duke Clinical Research Update: January 3, 2024

Sections in this update:

RESEARCH COMMUNITY NEWS

CRNC Annual Revalidation

DUHS requires that all RN’s complete an annual revalidation of critical skills in seven core competency categories.  To meet this requirement, we will be offering three revalidation sessions at 3024 Pickett Road, Durham, NC on the dates indicated below.   Please use the REDCap link to schedule for ONE of these three sessions.  There will be prerequisite LMS modules for certain core categories (bring your certificates of completion to the training session).  Prior to scheduling, check with your RPM to determine if your CRU is requiring specific modules or if you can choose.  

Monday, January 22, 2023 from 09:00-12:00

Be prepared to choose one revalidation module in each of the seven required categories.

CRNCs can access the link here: https://redcap.duke.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=JAEWLPKMELEHRXHX   

Please remember this cannot serve as an initial competency checkoff.  These sessions are a review of critical components for each of the skills or competencies.

 

Submissions Open for Duke’s 2024 Research Data Visualization Competition and Showcase!

Submissions Open for Duke’s 2024 Research Data Visualization Competition and Showcase!  
As part of the university's historic centennial celebration, the Office for Research & Innovation is excited to announce the Research Data Visualization Competition & Showcase. Clinical researchers are invited to submit data visualizations that interpret or touch on the theme of “Through Time.” 

Submission Deadline: January 8th, 5pm 

Click here for Competition and Event Details 

 

Save The Date: Community Engaged Research Initiative (CERI) Examples from the Field

Barbers, Beauticians, and Researchers Uniting to Improve Community Health

January 26, 2024 | 12 noon - 1 pm EST

From this webinar you will learn about:
1.    The role of barber and beautician communities in fostering health equity through collaborations with academic researchers. 
2.    Successful examples of community-engaged research initiatives involving barber and beautician networks. 
3.    Strategies for building effective partnerships between researchers, healthcare providers, and barber/beautician professionals. 
4.    Challenges and opportunities in advancing health equity through collaborative efforts. 

Join this Zoom :  https://duke.zoom.us/j/96543005881

For more information and to register, go here.

 

Duke Clinical Research Training Program

The master’s program trains clinical researchers in leading-edge investigative practices grounded in sound scientific principles promoting reproducible research and rigorous ethics training and practice.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2024
https://crtp.duke.edu/curriculum

 

Basic Science Research Track: Duke Clinical Research Training Program

The Basic Science Research Track (BSRT) is an optional customized curriculum for a master’s degree designed specifically for physician-scientists.  This track prepares individuals for careers as physician-scientists across a range of discovery sciences.

Application Deadline: April 15, 2024
https://crtp.duke.edu/curriculum

IRIS/ONCORE/eReg UPDATES

Updated Tip Sheet: OnCore Multisite Study

The OnCore Multisite Study tip sheet has been updated to incorporate instructions for tracking accrual from external institutions if needed. 

DOCR NEWS

Nominations are Open for the 2024 Engagement, Recruitment, & Retention Certificate Program

The 2024 Engagement, Recruitment and Retention certificate program will be held February 2024- August 2024 and the nomination form is open! There are limited spaces in the program, so don’t miss the opportunity to nominate your staff.

DOCR and the CTSI Recruitment Innovation Center (RIC) invite managers and RPMs to nominate any Clinical Research Professionals who perform participant engagement, recruitment, and retention activities.

Check out the program website for course descriptions, time commitment, and a tentative course schedule for the February - August 2024 cohort. The program consists of six core sessions and three chosen electives, with a focus on building competency in inclusive and equitable recruitment and retention of clinical research participants. Participants will attend no more than two sessions per month.

Those who complete the program will receive a Duke Engagement, Recruitment, and Retention certificate that they can use to boost PEP development accomplishments and Tier Advancement applications. 

The nomination form will close on January 17th, 2024 at 11:59pm.

For more information check out the program website.

Please direct any questions to Jessica Cranfill and Sierra Lindo.

 

January Research Professionals Network (RPN) Event

Decade of Excellence: Reflecting on 10 Years of RPN Success and Charting the Course for the Next Chapter

Date: January 18th, 2024 

Time: 1:00pm 

Location: https://duke.zoom.us/s/97563342710 

Speakers:  

  • Jenifer Allen | Research Program Leader, Duke Clinical and Translational Science Institute 
  • Diane Bresch | Research Practice Manager, Duke Office of Clinical Research  
  • Jessica Cranfill | Manager of Education and Outreach, Duke Office of Clinical Research 

The "Decade of Excellence" event will commemorate the journey of the Research Professionals Network (RPN) over the past 10 years. This event invites members to reflect on the most valuable topics, networking opportunities, and changes that have shaped the RPN into a thriving community of research professionals. Through interactive polls, members will contribute to shaping the RPN's future trajectory as we explore new avenues for collaboration, ensuring continued excellence and impact in the years ahead. This gathering will be a blend of reflection, celebration, and forward-thinking as the RPN embarks on the next decade. Don’t miss your opportunity to contribute to shaping the next chapter! 

Meeting information for this session will be sent to the RPN listserv. Interested research professionals can join the listserv at docr-rpn@dm.duke.edu to receive meeting invites.

 

RPN+ Foundation Series Topic for January 2024

The RPN+ is a special edition of the Research Professionals Network (RPN) that focuses on foundational topics for clinical research professionals. While these sessions are selected with the Clinical Research New Hire Cohorts in mind, the topics may be relevant to anyone in clinical research at Duke and all are welcome to attend!

Upcoming session: Presenting Yourself with Professional Poise

Speaker: Lisa P. Davis | Director of Operations, Duke-NCCU Bridge Office
Date and Time: January 25th at 1pm

Click here to register to attend

 

New Online Modules to Enhance the Clinical Research Internship Experience

We are thrilled to announce the launch of three new training modules designed to enrich the experience of both clinical research interns and their internship preceptors (i.e. the individuals guiding the intern's experience at Duke). These self-paced online modules are accessible through the Duke LMS and aim to provide valuable insights for a successful and responsible clinical research internship at Duke. Find more information about each module housed on both the CTSI Clinical Research Internship Portal (CRISP) and DOCR Onboarding and Training websites.  

For Interns:  

  1. Getting Started with Your Clinical Research Internship | Register: DOCR-CRISP-101 | 00187657
    This "Getting Started" module covers the purpose of a clinical research internship, the intern's role, ownership of the experience, and general professional expectations. Completion of this module is mandatory for all clinical research interns onboarded through CRISP. 
  2. Clinical Research Intern “Time Out” Training: Pausing to Protect Study Participants + Their Privacy | Register: DOCR-CRISP-102 | 00187658 
    The "Time Out" training equips interns with the skills to navigate critical situations during their internship responsibly. This module covers moments when interns should pause, think, and seek assistance, especially when dealing with sensitive data. Completion of this module is mandatory for all clinical research interns onboarded through CRISP.  

For Internship Preceptors, including PI mentors and staff-level supervisors of interns:  

  1. Clinical Research Internship Preceptor Training | Register: DOCR-CRISP-103 | 00187656 

For internship preceptors, this module provides insights into hosting a clinical research intern successfully. It covers preceptor responsibilities, creating a conducive learning environment, determining suitable activities for interns, and setting boundaries for data access. Completion of this module is mandatory for preceptors of clinical research interns onboarded through CRISP. 

Please reach out to crisp@duke.edu with any questions.

RECRUITMENT INNOVATION CORNER

Another Year in the Books!

Welcome to the New Year! We are excited to help you hit the ground running in 2024 and meet or exceed the enrollment goals of your studies!

Below are our core services that we offer to the research community here at Duke free of charge! Please make a resolution to get in touch with us.

Our Services

  • Social Media Marketing Service
    Are you looking to use social media for recruitment? Interested in working with the Discover Duke Research accounts? Request a tailored Social Media Marketing for Research consult today.
  • Comprehensive Recruitment and Retention Planning Consultations  
    Our tailored one-on-one consultation services, studios and training options include: 
    Development/review of patient-facing materials, including consent forms, advertisements, social media, MyChart invitations, high-quality photo acquisition, etc. 
    Assistance with NIH Forms E Recruitment and Retention Plans 
    E-Recruitment and Retention Plans 
    Stakeholder Engagement Planning 
    Grant planning  
    Data-driven cohort discovery using DEDUCE, Slicer-Dicer, and i2b2/SHRINE 
    Collaborator Identification and/or access to research networks like PCORNet and the Trial Innovation Network
  • MyChart and Direct-to-Patient Messaging review 
    If you are planning to use MyChart to send research invitations to potentially eligible patients we can help you craft an engaging, informative invitation with a clear call to action. 
  • Plain Language Mini-Consult 
    Our plain language mini-consult will provide you with a lay-summary of your research, bulleted statements and taglines that you can use in your advertising materials and a lay-friendly concise summary of your project that you can use in your informed consent form.
  • Clinical Trials Directory Management 
    We will help you post your study on the Duke Clinical Trials Directory
    IRB review and approval of listings on the directory is not required as long as the information provided is basic trial information, such as: the title, purpose of the study, protocol summary, basic eligibility criteria, study site location(s), and how to contact the site for further information. 

DID YOU KNOW?

REDCap: Did you know an image or PDF can be previewed before downloading?

New action tag @INLINE-PREVIEW: When added to a file upload or description text field, a preview button will be displayed next to the field if the uploaded file is an image or PDF file. Clicking the preview button will immediately display the image/PDF inline on the page. This allows users to view the file without having to download it.

Ex: A study team wants to add a PDF version of the consent to the eConsent, using the @INLINE-PREVIEW will allow participants to preview the PDF by clicking the magnifying glass. The PDF can still be downloaded by selecting the file name.
 

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Upcoming DOCR Training Offerings

DOCR training offerings are available in the Duke LMS. There are 2 easy ways to find all DOCR classes: Enter “DOCR” in the search field and click Search, or click the Category link, and then click the DOCR link. The results display all the offerings currently available from DOCR. Hint: If you want to bookmark the Duke LMS in your browser, edit the bookmark to this address:

https://lms.duhs.duke.edu/Saba/Web/Cloud

Detailed information about each offering is available on the DOCR website under DOCR Course List.


Urine Pregnancy Screening for Research
    January 11, 2024    1:00 PM
Workshop: Start Building in REDCap
    January 12, 2024    10:00 AM
REDCap:  Exporting/Importing and Reports
    January 19, 2024    11:00 AM
Urine Pregnancy Screening for Research
    January 25, 2024    1:00 PM
Phlebotomy Competency for Research
    February 7, 2024    1:00 PM
Urine Pregnancy Screening for Research
    February 8, 2024    1:00 PM
Workshop: Start Building in REDCap
    February 9, 2024    10:00 AM
REDCap:  eConsent and Multi-Language
    February 16, 2024    11:00 AM
Urine Pregnancy Screening for Research
    February 22, 2024    1:00 PM
 

CLINICAL RESEARCH EMPLOYEE HIGHLIGHTS

Register your January New Hires for their RPN+ New Hire Cohort!

The deadline to register January new hires for their cohort is 1/31/2024. Any January new hires registered after that date will be placed in a later cohort. The January cohort will be paired with a mentor who will host bi-monthly group meetups for 6 months. Visit the DOCR Onboarding and Training page for more information about the goals of this mentoring program.
Want to be a mentor for a future New Hire Cohort? Sign up here.

Send your Clinical Research Employee Highlights to Holly.Tiemann@duke.edu 

PARTNER RESOURCES

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