Past Events

Join the John Hopkins University (JHU) Trial Innovation Center for a virtual symposium highlighting contemporary methods for the efficient design and analysis of clinical trials. New tools and software will be discussed, and attendees will be provided with real-world examples using these innovative methods to aid in producing effective trials. MICHR-affiliated faculty member Kelley M. […]

This is an opportunity to practice thinking like an NIH grant reviewer on a mock “study section.” As one of six grant reviewers, you will discuss actual twelve-page K and R grants (already submitted in some version to the NIH). You will practice for the real K or R grant review process with your peers […]

Obtaining informed consent for research is a multifaceted obligation for researchers, and it is the foundation for the ethical practice of human subjects research. The standard one-sized fits all approach puts the researcher obligations front and center while relegating the prospective participant to a signature on a page. Join us and your peers in a […]

Part 1: Outcome Measures – Why Plain Language Matters in the Age of Transparency ClinicalTrials.gov requirements and publisher expectations are changing the way studies are designed and publicized. Policies encouraging transparency and data sharing affect trial registration, updates, results reporting, and informed consent. Even if you have assistance with your ClinicalTrials.gov registration, you will save […]

All are invited to celebrate our awardees and the spirit of mentorship at the September 27, 2024, Mentoring Forum featuring Elizabeth Harry, MD, Chief Wellness Officer, Medical School, University of Michigan. Dr. Harry will present on the importance of well-being. Following Dr. Harry’s talk, the seven mentors who contribute enormously to the research environment at […]

Susan Murphy, ScD, OTR Professor, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Professor, Rheumatology Alexandra Harper, PhD Research Fellow, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical School This event is part of the Implementation Science Incubator Seminar Series. Drs. Murphy and Harper will be presenting their proposal to train CHW/Ps in basic research best practices to strengthen the capacity of […]

Learn more about community-engaged research efforts to prevent suicide in our community. Participants will build “hope kits,” going through a series of stations, collecting items and resources to include in the kits, and customizing them as they like. This event is open to all, including families and children. Participants may drop in anytime during event […]

This workshop outlines the process of obtaining valid informed consent and will give you the opportunity to demonstrate necessary language and communication skills when interacting with potential study participants and their families. This session is not about writing the informed consent document or specific U-M IRB requirements. Attendees of the workshop should come prepared for […]

MICHR’s BRISP (Behavioral Research Innovation and Support Program) and e-HAIL (E-Health & Artificial Intelligence) present a webinar on Applying Natural Language Processing (NLP) to Improve Patient Care. ALEXANDRA HARPER, PhD Moderator Postdoctoral Research Fellow Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation University of Michigan VERONICA PEREZ-ROSAS, PhD Presenter Assistant Professor Computer Science Texas State University NIRALI SHAH, PhD […]

This session will introduce participants to best practices for creating, interpreting and using a manual of procedures (MOP) and other procedures documentation to ensure standardized practices across personnel and sites of a clinical trial.