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Wednesday, March 26 | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

WS1: Guide to Clinical Trials Administration 

Clinical trials are a rapidly changing field in research administration. Many of the skills needed to administer more traditional investigator-initiated, grant-funded research projects can be adapted to managing clinical trials. This teaching workshop will examine the basics of clinical trial administration from recruiting projects to archiving records, explore the differences between industry and federally funded studies, highlight special concerns and discuss best practices for managing clinical trials.

Content Level: Basic

Learning Objectives: 

1. Identify three milestones in the development of clinical research regulations and describe the importance of each.

2. Identify three important regulatory differences between clinical research conducted in the US and in non-US/International regions.

Track: Clinical and Translational Research 

Speaker(s):

 Bruce Steinert, Director of Clinical Research, Cancer Treatment Centers of America, Distinguished Faculty

**Required workshop for Clinical Trials Research Administration Certificate **

WS2: Basics of Research Administration 

This workshop, intended for individuals with fewer than three years' experience, is designed to give newcomers to research administration a big picture of the profession. Topics covered will include finding funding opportunities; orienting new faculty to the research environment; pre- and post-award administration; proposal development, submission, review and award negotiation; administrative and fiscal regulations; accountability and risk management; and research, fiscal, and professional ethics. 


Content Level: Basic

Learning Objectives: 

1. Identify pre- and post-award activities for sponsored research activity.

2. Understand the components and preparation of a proposal and manage the post-award process.

Track: Pre-Award

Speaker(s):
John Sites, Higher Ed Consulting Manager, Huron Consulting Group

Mark Lucas, Chief Administrative Officer, University of California, Los Angeles, Distinguished Faculty

**Required workshop for Introduction to Research Administration and Management Certificate**

WS3: Leadership in Research Management

If you “Google” leadership theory, you will be inundated with all sorts of philosophies, strategies, and advice. But what’s different in a research management context? Leaders in research management work with brilliant people such as scientists, physicians, and academics and this can be intimidating. Research managers are often put in a position to influence people over whom they have no direct line management. Within institutions, research management may be seen as of secondary importance to the “real” administrative issues like finance, HR, IT, etc. Research managers must therefore be skilled advocates for research management priorities. To rise through the ranks and have an impact on both very intelligent researchers, and senior administrators, research managers must hone a very special skill set. It takes inner strength and confidence to rise to a level where top professionals will listen and learn. This workshop will focus on translating theory into best practices to achieve leadership success.

Content Level: Basic

Learning Objectives: 

1. Recognize leadership skills needed for success in research management.

2. Explore how to translate leadership theory into best practices.

Track: Professional Development

Speaker(s):

Debra Schaller-Demers, Senior Director, Research Integrity and Compliance, NYU

**Required workshop for Leadership Certificate**