scholarly journals Research Mentor Training: Initiatives of the University of Wisconsin Institute for Clinical and Translational Research

2013 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 256-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine A. Sorkness ◽  
Christine Pfund ◽  
Pamela Asquith ◽  
Marc K. Drezner
Keyword(s):  
Translational Research ◽  
Mentor Training ◽  
University Of Wisconsin ◽  
Research Mentor ◽  
The University ◽  
Clinical And Translational Research

scholarly journals Training needs of investigators and research team members to improve inclusivity in clinical and translational research participation

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Susan R. Passmore ◽  
Dorothy Farrar Edwards ◽  
Christine A. Sorkness ◽  
Sarah Esmond ◽  
Allan R. Brasier
Keyword(s):  
Translational Research ◽  
Research Team ◽  
Research Participation ◽  
Training Needs ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Team Members ◽  
University Of Wisconsin ◽  
The University ◽  
Healthy Participants ◽  
Clinical And Translational Research

Abstract Despite increasing attention to the importance of diverse research participants, success across the translational research spectrum remains limited. To assess investigator and research team training needs, we conducted a web-based survey exploring barriers in knowledge and practice. Respondents (n = 279) included those affiliated with the University of Wisconsin Institute for Clinical and Translational Research (ICTR). Although all respondents reported an abstract belief in the importance of diversity, factors associated with higher levels of best practices knowledge and implementation included: (1) use of federal funding; (2) having fewer years of experience; (3) recruiting healthy participants; and (4) having recruitment training.

scholarly journals Increasing research mentor training among biomedical researchers at Clinical and Translational Science Award hubs: The impact of the facilitator training initiative

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 118-123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jenna Rogers ◽  
Christine A. Sorkness ◽  
Kimberly Spencer ◽  
Christine Pfund
Keyword(s):  
Workforce Development ◽  
Dissemination And Implementation ◽  
Translational Science ◽  
Mentor Training ◽  
Facilitator Training ◽  
University Of Wisconsin ◽  
Development Interventions ◽  
High Satisfaction ◽  
Research Mentor ◽  
The Impact

As part of their mission, Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) hubs are charged with developing, testing, and disseminating evidence-based practices to other CTSA hubs. Over the past 7 years, the University of Wisconsin-Madison has answered this charge by implementing the facilitator training (FT) initiative for research mentors. Three elements to advance training across the CTSA hubs have been critical: (1) using an FT model to empower others to build research mentor training at their local institutions; (2) tracking implementation of training events across the CTSA hubs over time; and (3) partnering with implementation sites to build local capacity and evaluate the effectiveness and quality of training. Here we report that facilitators have been trained at 75% of CTSA hubs. These facilitators report high satisfaction with the training and increased confidence in their ability to implement mentor training, and plan to implement local mentor training. These findings demonstrate that the FT initiative can serve as a model for dissemination and implementation of other workforce development interventions across the CTSA hubs.

scholarly journals Building capacity for dissemination and implementation to maximize research impact in a CTSA: The University of Wisconsin story

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 209-215 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrew Quanbeck ◽  
Jane Mahoney ◽  
Kim Kies ◽  
Kate Judge ◽  
Maureen Smith
Keyword(s):  
Community Engagement ◽  
Translational Research ◽  
Stakeholder Engagement ◽  
Research Impact ◽  
Relationship Building ◽  
Dissemination And Implementation ◽  
Building Capacity ◽  
University Of Wisconsin ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact

AbstractWe report results of an 8-year process of stakeholder engagement aimed at building capacity in Dissemination and Implementation (D&I) research at the University of Wisconsin as part of the National Institutes of Health’s Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA). Starting in 2008, annual individual interviews were held with leaders of the Wisconsin CTSA’s community engagement core for strategic planning purposes. Interviews were followed by annual planning meetings that employed a facilitated group decision-making process aimed at identifying and prioritizing gaps in the translational research spectrum. In 2011, the stakeholder engagement process identified D&I as a primary gap limiting overall impact of the institution’s research across the translational spectrum. Since that time, our CTSA has created an array of D&I resources falling into four broad categories: (1) relationship building with D&I partners, (2) D&I skill building, (3) translational research resources, and (4) resources to support D&I activities. Our systematic process of stakeholder engagement has increased the impact of research by providing D&I resources to meet investigator and community needs. CTSAs could engage with leaders of their community engagement cores, which are common to all CTSAs, to adapt or adopt these resources to build D&I capacity.

scholarly journals A comprehensive approach to community recruitment for clinical and translational research

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 249-252
Author(s):  
Andrew L. Sussman ◽  
Carla Cordova ◽  
Mark R. Burge
Keyword(s):  
Translational Research ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Research Participant ◽  
Medically Underserved ◽  
Science Center ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Participant Recruitment ◽  
University Of New Mexico ◽  
The University ◽  
Clinical And Translational Research

Recruitment and engagement for clinical and translational research is challenging, especially among medically underserved and ethnic or racial minority populations. We present a comprehensive model developed through the Clinical and Translational Science Center at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Health Sciences Center that addresses 3 critical aspects of participant recruitment. The components of the model are: (1) Recruitment from within UNM to UNM-centered studies, (2) recruitment from within UNM to community-based studies, and (3) recruitment from outside UNM to UNM-centered studies. This model has increased research participant recruitment, especially among medically underserved populations, and offers generalizable translational solutions to common clinical and translational research challenges, especially in settings with similar demographic and geographic characteristics.

scholarly journals Developing an Applied Biostatistical Sciences (ABS) network

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Shokoufeh Khalatbari ◽  
Dianne Jazdzyk ◽  
Janine Capsouras ◽  
Brad Downey ◽  
Eli Samuels ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Translational Research ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Collaboration Network ◽  
University Of Michigan ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Staff Members ◽  
Common Interests ◽  
Professional Fields ◽  
The University ◽  
Clinical And Translational Research

Abstract Introduction: Access to qualified biostatisticians to provide input on research design and statistical considerations is critical for high-quality clinical and translational research. At diverse health science institutions, like the University of Michigan (U-M), biostatistical collaborators are scattered across the campus. This model can isolate applied statisticians, analysts, and epidemiologists from each other, which may negatively affect their career development and job satisfaction, and inhibits access to optimal biostatistical support for researchers. Furthermore, in the era of modern, complex translational research, it is imperative to elevate biostatistical expertise by offering innovative training. Methods: The Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research established an Applied Biostatistical Sciences (ABS) network that is a campus-wide community of staff and faculty statisticians, epidemiologists, data scientists, and researchers, with the intention of supporting both researchers and biostatisticians, while promoting high-quality clinical and translational research. Results: Since its inception in early 2018, the ABS Network has grown to several hundred faculty and staff members across a range of health and research disciplines. The ABS Network offers free trainings on innovative methods and tools in the biostatistical field, a web-based portal with resources and training lectures, and connections to U-M faculty and/or staff members for consultation and collaboration. Conclusions: Although challenging, if approached strategically, the creation of a collaboration network of biostatisticians can be accomplished. Furthermore, the process can be adopted and implemented for establishing collaboration with any network of professionals with common interests across different disciplines and professional fields regardless of size.

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.

Some Biological Applications of High Voltage Electron Microscopy

1974 ◽  
Vol 32 ◽  
pp. 298-299
Author(s):  
Hans Ris
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
Chromosome Structure ◽  
Nerve Fibers ◽  
Good Resolution ◽  
High Voltage Electron Microscopy ◽  
Voltage Electron ◽  
University Of Wisconsin ◽  
High Voltage Electron ◽  
One Year ◽  
The University

The High Voltage Electron Microscope Laboratory at the University of Wisconsin has been in operation a little over one year. I would like to give a progress report about our experience with this new technique. The achievement of good resolution with thick specimens has been mainly exploited so far. A cold stage which will allow us to look at frozen specimens and a hydration stage are now being installed in our microscope. This will soon make it possible to study undehydrated specimens, a particularly exciting application of the high voltage microscope.Some of the problems studied at the Madison facility are: Structure of kinetoplast and flagella in trypanosomes (J. Paulin, U. of Georgia); growth cones of nerve fibers (R. Hannah, U. of Georgia Medical School); spiny dendrites in cerebellum of mouse (Scott and Guillery, Anatomy, U. of Wis.); spindle of baker's yeast (Joan Peterson, Madison) spindle of Haemanthus (A. Bajer, U. of Oregon, Eugene) chromosome structure (Hans Ris, U. of Wisconsin, Madison). Dr. Paulin and Dr. Hanna are reporting their work separately at this meeting and I shall therefore not discuss it here.

Ultrastructural characteristics of sporidia of Ustilago

1989 ◽  
Vol 47 ◽  
pp. 786-787
Author(s):  
Patricia N. Hackney
Keyword(s):  
Electron Microscope ◽  
Type System ◽  
Tube Formation ◽  
High Voltage Electron Microscopy ◽  
Voltage Electron ◽  
University Of Wisconsin ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Ustilago Hordei ◽  
Silene Alba ◽  
The University

Ustilago hordei and Ustilago violacea are yeast-like basidiomycete pathogens ofHordeum vulgare and Silene alba respectively. The mating type system in both species of Ustilago is bipolar, with alleles, A,a, (U.hordei) and a1, a2 (U.violacea) at a single locus. Haploid sporidia maintain the asexual phase by budding, while the sexual phase is initiated by conjugation tube formation between the mating types during budding and conjugation.For observation of budding, sporidia were prepared by culturing the four types on YEG (yeast extract glucose) broth for 24 hours. After centrifugation at 5000g cells were either left unmated or mated in a1/a2,A/a combinations. The sporidia were then mixed 1:1 with 4% agar and the resulting 1mm cubes fixed in 8% gluteraldehyde and post fixed in osmium tetroxide. After dehydration and embedding cubes were thin sectioned with a LKB ultratome and photographed in a Zeiss 9s transmission electron microscope or in an AE1 electron microscope of MK11 1MEV at the High Voltage Electron Microscopy Center of the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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