Coffee Talks

The COVID-19 pandemic has placed additional strain on the conduct of clinical research in global, national, and local settings. The pandemic has changed the way we physically review research, prioritize research reviews, write consent forms, obtain consent, recruit subjects, conduct subject visits, collect data, and analyze and interpret data. It is unknown how these changes will impact study outcomes and the generation of new ideas to translate into medical practice. It is well known that translation of research into clinical practice is already slow and inefficient despite continuous administrative and management strategies to alleviate regulatory burdens. However, it might be that all is not lost in these unusual times, as novel changes have also occurred that improve facilitation of participant visits through telemedicine, simplify consent procedures, and speed up regulatory review processes as necessary. This Coffee Talk will allow attendees to think of creative ways to leverage these changes.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the changing environment in the pandemic era and how this is impacting regulatory management
• Prioritization guidelines for reviewing protocols related to COVID-19 which minimizes barriers for quicker turnaround times for approval
• Impact of COVID-19 on participant visits and the use of telemedicine in clinical research
• Opportunities for process improvement and innovation to address the challenges caused by the pandemic

Content Level: Intermediate

Discussion Leaders:

Philip A. Cola, PhD Associate Professor of Management and Medicine Director, Regulatory Knowledge and Support Component Case Western Reserve University, CTSA	Tabatha Lemke Project Manager Sandford Health
Vicki McHugh, MS-CRM Administrative Director, Medical Research Gundersen Medical Foundation	Kevin Titus, MBA Business Director Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

Moderator: TBD!

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The disclosure process for potential Financial Conflicts of Interests can be very confusing for many of your faculty. Many times they share more information than is necessary in one place and not enough in another. There is the added confusion in understanding when these forms should be updated or submitted in relation to an a grant submission. This coffee talk will provide practical tips for helping you demystify the process and ensure better responses from your faculty.

Learning Objectives:

1. Anticipate areas that are most likely to confuse faculty
2. Develop FAQs that will provide clarity on how to accurately get the right information
3. Learn how to effectively review and process FCOI forms in a timely manner

Content Level: All Levels

Discussion Leaders:

Tolise Dailey Training Manager Johns Hopkins University	Ross Hickey Assistant Provost Research Integrity University of Southern Maine
Dr. Marianne R. Woods, PhD, JD Faculty and Program Director Master of Science in Research Administration Johns Hopkins University

Moderator: TBD!

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More than ever research administration is an evolving profession. There are so many career paths across the spectrum of positions and institutions. Where are you now in your career path? This Coffee Talk will explore what it is to be mid-career whether you want to move up the ladder, climb on the “jungle gym,” or take in the view.

Content Level: All Levels

Discussion Leaders:

Karen Bone Proposal & Contract Administrator Florida Atlantic University

Sikirit Tijani Director, Research Administration Versiti

Moderator: TBA!

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