scholarly journals Study of the Performance and Characteristics of U.S. Academic Research Institution Technology Commercialization (ARITC)

2000 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jisun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
Technology Commercialization ◽  
Research Institution ◽  
Academic Research Institution

scholarly journals Selye János, a kreativitás és eredetiség nagymestere

2015 ◽  
Vol 156 (35) ◽  
pp. 1396-1401
Author(s):  
Árpád Somogyi
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
Experimental Medicine ◽  
Prolific Author ◽  
Experimental Animal Models ◽  
Research Institution ◽  
Creative Scientist ◽  
The University ◽  
Academic Research Institution ◽  
Outstanding Teacher

Hans Selye, the father of the stress concept, was a giant of science of the twentieth century. Beyond his best-known work on stress, he also made several discoveries on various other fields of experimental medicine. He described and characterized various pluricausal diseases. In addition, he made pivotal contributions to the broad field of endocrinology, especially to the classification of steroids and to our better understanding of their mode of action. He developed surgical technics and experimental animal models suitable for studying the pathogenesis and prevention of human diseases. Selye was an extremely well educated, highly intelligent and disciplined individual, an original and creative scientist, an outstanding teacher, a philosopher, a prolific author, a fabulous communicator and a gifted organizer successfully establishing, developing and managing a major academic research institution, the word-famous Institute of Experimental Medicine and Surgery of the University of Montreal. Orv. Hetil., 2015, 156(35), 1396–1401.

scholarly journals Identification of Sick or Dead Mice (Mus musculus) Housed with 6 Grams of Crinkle Paper Nesting Material

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa A Burlingame ◽  
Brianna N Gaskill ◽  
Jennifer LS Lofgren
Keyword(s):  
Early Stage ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Epidemiologic Study ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
Health Check ◽  
Laboratory Mice ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Research Institution ◽  
Nesting Material ◽  
Academic Research Institution

Although nesting material is beneficial to the welfare of laboratory mice, provision of appropriate amounts may impairvisualization of the mice. In anticipation of our academic research institution transitioning to providing 6 grams of nesting material to all mice, we conducted a 2-step prospective epidemiologic study to 1) evaluate whether 0, 2, or 6 grams of nesting material alters the ability to identify sick or dead mice, and 2) evaluate the number and severity of health concerns identified in the presence of 6 grams of crinkle paper nesting material at cage-side health check as compared with cage change. Animal Treatment Reports (ATRs) and death incidences were collected across a variety of research and breeding uses. This information was used to determine if nesting material prevented prompt identification of mice in need of veterinary attention. The clinical health condition category (CHCC) was determined based on the severity of the animal’s health condition on initial veterinary exam. Additional assessment determined if the identification of the animal’s condition was a success (early-stage or mild illness when first identified) or a failure (late-stage or endstage illness when first identified). Mice that died spontaneously were also assessed with regard to which observation activity was being performed at the time of the animal’s identification(daily health check or cage change) and location of the mouse in relation to the nest. The results showed that nesting material did not cause a significant increase in the severity of CHCCs at the time reported for veterinary evaluation. Successful identification of health concerns occurred significantly more often than failures. Death rates were similar between all nesting groups, and dead mice were more likely to be located outside of the nest. In summary, nesting material did not hinder the ability to identify mice in need of veterinary care during routine cage-side health checks and did not critically affect the ability to identify mice that died spontaneously. These results indicate that mice can receive appropriate amounts of crinkle paper nesting material without lowering the ability of staff to recognize mice in need of veterinary attention.

A collection explosion: finding our collection roots and examining how we got from there to here

2015 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 136-143 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mary S. Laskowski ◽  
Jennifer A. Maddox Abbott ◽  
Michael A. Norman
Keyword(s):  
Academic Research ◽  
Collection Development ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Institution ◽  
Shared Content ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Research Collection ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Solid Foundation ◽  
The University

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present research findings from a project to identify, locate and examine the first collection of a large academic research institution. The article also examines changes in collections over time and some of the factors influencing changing collection development policies and practice. Design/methodology/approach – Methodology included historical archival research, collection discovery and item by item comparison. Findings – As electronic access, shared repositories and access to shared content reshape the collection development landscape, the emphasis is shifting toward global access and unique local content. And yet, we see that this new model is built on a solid foundation of collection development almost 150 years in the making. Originality/value – Understanding how the University Library got to where it is will help inform future decisions and directions regarding collection development, and allow others to compare our findings against their own institutional growth and forward trajectory.

The ARCH Development Corporation Process for Commercialization of Technology from Research Institutions

1999 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 412-415 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas L. Churchwell
Keyword(s):  
Venture Capital ◽  
Cultural Differences ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Technology Commercialization ◽  
Research Institutions ◽  
Innovative Model ◽  
Development Corporation ◽  
The Usa ◽  
Cooperative Relationship ◽  
Start Ups

Twelve years after its founding, the ARCH Development Corporation is widely considered to be an innovative model that increases the returns universities receive on technology commercialization. The model is premised on the belief that the best bridge across the chasm between the excellence of academic research and the power of large corporate marketing organizations is entrepreneurship. By combining its understanding of the complex cultural differences between academic research institutions and large corporations with time-tested seed venture capital strategies, ARCH has worked to move entrepreneurship from happenstance to expectation. ARCH has carefully built relationships with key research institutions in the Midwest of the USA to integrate proprietary properties into its start-ups. The growing cooperative relationship among these powerful institutions demonstrates the dimensions of the entrepreneurial opportunity.

scholarly journals 2564 Designing for dissemination: Characteristics of Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) hubs as adopters of clinical and translational science innovation

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (S1) ◽  
pp. 8-9
Author(s):  
Elaine H. Morrato ◽  
Lindsay Lennox ◽  
Anne Schuster
Keyword(s):  
Diffusion Of Innovation ◽  
Web Sites ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Translational Science ◽  
Institutional Complexity ◽  
Hub And Spoke ◽  
Institutional Collaboration ◽  
Research Institution ◽  
Clinical Innovation ◽  
Using Data

OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) program is a national consortium of 50+ academic medical research centers charged with accelerating the translation of clinical research. In 2017, the NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences anticipates total CTSA program funding of over $500M. The consortium’s hub-and-spoke structure makes it a natural dissemination network, and the newest funding announcement makes dissemination of innovation across the consortium an explicit goal, but characteristics of CTSA hubs as adopters and transmitters of innovation are unknown. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: A content analysis was conducted using data from CTSA hub Web sites (n=64) and a structured coding taxonomy based on 6 constructs drawn from literature about diffusion of innovation in service organizations (Greenhalgh et al., 2004): dissemination priority, institutional complexity, communication infrastructure, support for dissemination/implementation functions, cross-institutional collaboration/networking, and leadership composition. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: In total, 52% of hubs will renew under the new PAR in the next few years, providing an incentive to demonstrate dissemination capacity (although hubs will likely lag in operationalizing these activities until they are funded). A third of hubs (34%) represent more than one academic/research institution, and almost 80% of hubs have more than one clinical affiliate. To accommodate these different levels of institutional complexity, broad diffusion will require multi-modal, locally adapted dissemination efforts. Only 25% of hubs have capacity to undertake additional dissemination activities, and only 27% provide formal D&I support, suggesting that additional capacity/support will be needed to operationalize the CTSA dissemination mission. In total, 30% of hubs participate in cross-institutional collaboration/networking, so many may not have existing norms/tools supporting inter-institutional collaboration, but 77% include leadership from outside the School of Medicine, facilitating effective intrainstitutional dissemination. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Understanding more about CTSA hubs as both adopters and transmitters of innovation can facilitate strategic use of these sites as a built-in dissemination network to amplify the reach and impact of clinical innovation and improve population health. Based on this initial analysis, the CTSA network does not appear to be fully primed for broad, rapid dissemination of innovation across its sites. In-depth interviews are being conducted to investigate CTSA hubs’ perceptions of their dissemination capacity and roles as adopters and transmitters of innovation.

Benefits and Characteristics of Mentoring Students and Young Professionals

2008 ◽  
Vol 18 (2) ◽  
pp. 67-73 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kristal Mills
Keyword(s):  
Leadership Development ◽  
Clinical Supervision ◽  
Effective Means ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Mentoring Programs ◽  
Teaching Skills ◽  
Online Mentoring ◽  
Young Professionals ◽  
Research And Teaching ◽  
Workplace Retention

Abstract Mentoring has long been believed to be an effective means of developing students' clinical, research, and teaching skills to become competent professionals. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) has developed two online mentoring programs, Student to Empowered Professional (S.T.E.P. 1:1) and Mentoring Academic Research Careers (MARC), to aid in the development of students. This paper provides a review of the literature on mentoring and compares and contrasts mentoring/mentors with clinical supervision/preceptors. Characteristics of effective mentors and mentees are offered. Additionally, the benefits of clinical mentoring such as, teambuilding in the workplace, retention of new staff, leadership development, and improved job satisfaction are discussed.

Exploring Barriers to Doctoral Education in Communication Sciences and Disorders: Insights From Practicing Professionals

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 1552-1563
Author(s):  
Denise A. Tucker ◽  
Mary V. Compton ◽  
Sarah J. Allen ◽  
Robert Mayo ◽  
Celia Hooper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Doctoral Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Doctoral Degree ◽  
Full Time ◽  
Doctoral Study ◽  
Doctoral Research ◽  
Part Time ◽  
Advance Research ◽  
Doctor Of Philosophy

Purpose The intended purpose of this research note is to share the findings of a needs assessment online survey of speech and hearing professionals practicing in North Carolina to explore their interest in pursuing a research-focused PhD in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) and to document their perceptions of barriers to pursing a PhD in CSD. In view of the well-documented shortage of doctor of philosophy (PhD) faculty to attract, retain, and mentor doctoral students to advance research and to prepare future speech and hearing professionals, CSD faculty must assess the needs, perceptions, and barriers prospective students encounter when considering pursuing a doctoral research degree in CSD. Method The article describes the results of a survey of 242 speech and hearing professionals to investigate their interest in obtaining an academic research-focused PhD in CSD and to solicit their perceived barriers to pursuing a research doctoral degree in CSD. Results Two thirds of the respondents (63.6%) reported that they had considered pursuing a PhD in CSD. Desire for knowledge, desire to teach, and work advancement were the top reasons given for pursuing a PhD in CSD. Eighty-two percent of respondents had no interest in traditional full-time study. Forty-two percent of respondents indicated that they would be interested in part-time and distance doctoral study. The barriers of time, distance, and money emerged as those most frequently identified barriers by respondents. Conclusion The implications inform higher education faculty on how they can best address the needs of an untapped pool of prospective doctoral students in CSD.

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