scholarly journals Implementing and measuring the impact of a clinical and translational research mentor recognition program

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 312-320
Author(s):  
Christine Byks-Jazayeri ◽  
Elias Samuels ◽  
Elizabeth W. Anderson ◽  
Vicki L. Ellingrod
Keyword(s):  
Translational Research ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Performance Evaluations ◽  
Institutional Barriers ◽  
Mentoring Practices ◽  
Early Career Faculty ◽  
Grant Proposals ◽  
Research Mentor ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Clinical And Translational Research

AbstractIntroductionResearch shows incentives can motivate faculty to increase their engagement in mentoring, despite a myriad of institutional barriers. One such incentive may be the implementation of a university-wide mentor award program to promote a culture of mentorship.MethodsA new mentorship award was created at a research-intensive university and faculty recipients were surveyed to assess their perceptions of the award’s impact on their mentoring practices and career.ResultsSixty-two percent of awardees (n=21) completed the survey and felt the recognition incentivized them to engage in further mentoring and participate in formal mentorship training. Most awardees referenced the award in their CVs, performance evaluations, and grant proposals. Additionally, they felt the award effectively promoted mentoring among the broader faculty community.ConclusionGrowth of clinical and translational research depends in part on the mentorship received by early career faculty. Therefore, other research universities may benefit from implementing such awards.

scholarly journals 2292 Evaluating the impact of a K-award on clinical and translational research

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (S1) ◽  
pp. 55-55
Author(s):  
Elias M. Samuels ◽  
Thomas E. Perorazio ◽  
Ellen Champagne ◽  
Brenda Eakin
Keyword(s):  
Translational Research ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Research Support ◽  
Research Experiences ◽  
Research Careers ◽  
Study Population ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Over Time ◽  
Clinical And Translational Research ◽  
Research Service

OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: Identify the impact of the provision of clinical and translational research training awards on investigators’ pursuit of clinical and translational research careers. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: Propensity score matching and qualitative analysis/investigators receiving MICHR’s KL2 research training awards. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: While the evaluations of the impact of this service have shown participants find them to be valuable it is expected that participation in the workshop may be more beneficial to investigators with certain types of prior research experiences and who utilize more CTSA research support. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Because this evaluation of a research service incorporate data representing investigator’s receipt of different CTSA resources, the findings can be used to inform the ongoing coordination of these services in ways that optimize their impact on the production of clinical and translational research. There is an enduring need for evaluations of CTSA programs to account for investigators’ use of different constellations of research services in order to identify what combinations of services over time are most effective at fostering successful clinical and translational research careers.

scholarly journals Effect of a Clinical and Translational Science Award institute on grant funding in a major research university

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 88-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
Felichism W. Kabo ◽  
George A. Mashour
Keyword(s):  
Research University ◽  
Translational Science ◽  
University Of Michigan ◽  
Academic Unit ◽  
Grant Proposals ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Heckman Selection ◽  
Clinical And Translational Research

IntroductionPrevious studies have examined the impact of Clinical and Translational Science Awards programs on other outcomes, but not on grant seeking. The authors examined the effects on grant seeking of the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR), a Clinical and Translational Science Awards institute at the University of Michigan.MethodsWe assessed over 63,000 grant proposals submitted at the University of Michigan in the years 2002–2012 using data from the university and MICHR’s Tracking Metrics and Reporting System. We used a retrospective, observational study of the dynamics of grant-seeking success and award funding. Heckman selection models were run to assess MICHR’s relationship with a proposal’s success (selection), and subsequently the award’s size (outcome). Models were run for all proposals and for clinical and translational research (CTR) proposals alone. Other covariates included proposal classification, type of grant award, academic unit, and year.ResultsMICHR had a positive and statistically significant relationship with success for both proposal types. For all grants, MICHR was associated with a 29.6% increase in award size. For CTR grants, MICHR had a statistically nonsignificant relationship with award size.ConclusionsMICHR’s infrastructure, created to enable and enhance CTR, has also created positive spillovers for a broader spectrum of research and grant seeking.

scholarly journals Improving clinical and translational research training: a qualitative evaluation of the Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute KL2-mentored research scholars program

2016 ◽  
Vol 65 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawn L Comeau ◽  
Cam Escoffery ◽  
Ariela Freedman ◽  
Thomas R Ziegler ◽  
Henry M Blumberg
Keyword(s):  
Career Development ◽  
Translational Research ◽  
Research Training ◽  
Minority Group ◽  
Junior Faculty ◽  
Translational Science ◽  
Underrepresented Minority ◽  
Science Institute ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Clinical And Translational Research

A major impediment to improving the health of communities is the lack of qualified clinical and translational research (CTR) investigators. To address this workforce shortage, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) developed mechanisms to enhance the career development of CTR physician, PhD, and other doctoral junior faculty scientists including the CTR-focused K12 program and, subsequently, the KL2-mentored CTR career development program supported through the Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSAs). Our evaluation explores the impact of the K12/KL2 program embedded within the Atlanta Clinical and Translational Science Institute (ACTSI), a consortium linking Emory University, Morehouse School of Medicine and the Georgia Institute of Technology. We conducted qualitative interviews with program participants to evaluate the impact of the program on career development and collected data on traditional metrics (number of grants, publications). 46 combined K12/KL2 scholars were supported between 2002 and 2016. 30 (65%) of the 46 K12/KL2 scholars are women; 24 (52%) of the trainees are minorities, including 10 (22%) scholars who are members of an underrepresented minority group. Scholars reported increased research skills, strong mentorship experiences, and positive impact on their career trajectory. Among the 43 scholars who have completed the program, 39 (91%) remain engaged in CTR and received over $89 000 000 as principal investigators on federally funded awards. The K12/KL2 funding provided the training and protected time for successful career development of CTR scientists. These data highlight the need for continued support for CTR training programs for junior faculty.

scholarly journals Scientometric analysis of the Puerto Rico Clinical and Translational Research Consortium (PRCTRC) research publications, 2010–2018

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Mariela Torres-Cintrón ◽  
Carlamarie Noboa-Ramos ◽  
Zulmarie De Pedro-Serbia ◽  
Mariela Lugo-Picó ◽  
Lorena González-Sepúlveda ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Puerto Rico ◽  
Translational Research ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
Scientometric Analysis ◽  
Annual Percent Change ◽  
H Index ◽  
Average Citation ◽  
Research Consortium ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Clinical And Translational Research

Abstract We analyzed the publication productivity supported by the Puerto Rico Consortium for Clinical and Translational Research (PRCTRC) using the structured process of scientometrics. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of the research and collaborations as presented in publications. Manuscripts published from 2010 to 2018 and that had the PRCTRC award number and a PMCID number were retrieved from the Science Citation Index database. Scientometric indicators included h-index (HI), average citation (AC), collaboration coefficient (CC), collaboration index (CI), and degree of collaboration (DC) analysis, and relative citation ratio (RCR) was done with Web of Science Platform, iCite, and Stata software. Joinpoint Trend Analysis Software was used to calculate the annual percent change (APC). From 2010 to 2018, 341 publications were identified with an average of 38 publications per year and a total of 3569 citations excluding self-citations. A significant growth (APC: 17.76%, P < 0.05) of scientific production was observed. The overall HI was 31, and the AC per item was 11.04. The overall CC was 0.82, the CI was 8.59, and the DC was 99.1%. This study demonstrates a statistically significant increase in the PRCTRC scientific production. Results allow for the assessment of the progress resulting from the provided support and to plan further strategies accordingly.

The Impact of Translational Research in Breast Cancer Care: Can we Improve the Therapeutic Scenario?

2018 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 832-836
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Buono ◽  
Francesco Schettini ◽  
Francesco Perri ◽  
Grazia Arpino ◽  
Roberto Bianco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Translational Research ◽  
Cell Biology ◽  
Cancer Biology ◽  
Hormone Receptors ◽  
Treatment Strategies ◽  
Growth Factor Receptor ◽  
Molecular Heterogeneity ◽  
Therapeutic Implications ◽  
The Impact

Traditionally, breast cancer (BC) is divided into different subtypes defined by immunohistochemistry (IHC) according to the expression of hormone receptors and overexpression/amplification of human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2), with crucial therapeutic implications. In the last few years, the definition of different BC molecular subgroups within the IHC-defined subtypes and the identification of the important role that molecular heterogeneity can play in tumor progression and treatment resistance have inspired the search for personalized therapeutic approaches. In this scenario, translational research represents a key strategy to apply knowledge from cancer biology to the clinical setting, through the study of all the tumors “omics”, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, epigenomics, and metabolomics. Importantly, the introduction of new high-throughput technologies, such as next generation sequencing (NGS) for the study of cancer genome and transcriptome, greatly amplifies the potential and the applications of translational research in the oncology field. Moreover, the introduction of new experimental approaches, such as liquid biopsy, as well as new-concept clinical trials, such as biomarker-driven adaptive studies, may represent a turning point for BC translational research. </P><P> It is likely that translational research will have in the near future a significant impact on BC care, especially by giving us the possibility to dissect the complexity of tumor cell biology and develop new personalized treatment strategies.

scholarly journals Evaluating Professional Networks in a Gerontological Pre-Dissertation Initiative Using Social Network Analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 549-550
Author(s):  
Erin Murphy ◽  
Rebecca Mauldin ◽  
Jennifer Greenfield ◽  
Nancy Kusmaul ◽  
Noelle Fields ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Social Network Analysis ◽  
Network Analysis ◽  
Early Career ◽  
Professional Relationships ◽  
Professional Networks ◽  
Professional Needs ◽  
Early Career Faculty ◽  
Professional Network ◽  
Conference Presentations

Abstract Professional networks are critical for PhD students and early career faculty, yet there is scant research on the development of their professional networks. Social network analysis is a useful approach to describe the development of professional networks. This methodological paper explains its use and benefits, using a social network analysis of alumni from the first three cohorts of the Association of Gerontological Education in Social Work (AGESW)’s Pre-Dissertation Fellowship Program (PDFP) as an example. We present results, challenges, and recommendations. Alumni (n = 12) reported meeting an average of 20 scholars (SD = 13.2) through AGESW. These professional relationships led to collaborations on conference presentations and manuscripts as well as opportunities to leverage the relationships for future professional needs. Suggested applications of social network analysis for program evaluation, such as co-author and citation networks, are also presented with a focus on training programs designed to support robust professional network development.

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