Responsible Conduct of Research Track

2019 AER Conference

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D16 - Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) for Research Leaders—Integrating Research Administration for a Successful Collaborative Framework

Speaker(s)

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  John R. Baumann, PhD
  

  Associate Vice President for Research, Indiana University
  
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  James Riddle, MCSE, CIP, CPIA, CRQM
  

  Vice President, Institutional Services & Strategic Consulting, Advarra, Inc.
  
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  Jane Strasser

  Associate Vice President, University of Cincinnati
  Associate Professor, University of Cincinnati

As funding for research continues to constrict, successful organizations must continuously improve, innovate, and advance. Integration of research administration functions from grants and contracts, clinical operations, to regulatory oversight through IRB/Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee/Institutional Biosafety Committee is crucial to ensure programs are organized and working together to support research. Integration doesn't always mean new technology; most improvements can be implemented with people and programs. This session will focus on program building and collaboration from the institutional level. Presenters will provide insights into the intersection of RCR with scholarly excellence (and its practical application). The speakers will explore mechanisms of incorporating a collaborative approach of awareness and oversight that includes partnerships with academic administrators (e.g., deans, department heads, etc.), research administrators, clinical staff, and investigators and faculty at all levels. Attendees should be administrators who have responsibilities that encompass, but are not limited to, HRPP/IRB operations, including cross institutional collaborations with academic program administrators. During this session, speakers and attendees will:

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss internal and external perspectives related to RCR, research excellence and scholarly responsibilities
• Understand how integration can establish or refine an infrastructure that supports scholarly excellence through RCR
• Highlight practical strategies for promoting research excellence, including case examples of successful integration and challenges in implementation