February 5, 2024
We have updated the SOM CRSO policy webpage to include a Policy Matrix that identifies core clinical research policies, standards, and procedures that pertain to UNC-Chapel Hill (“University”) and UNC Health to make it easier for clinical research personnel to find and review relevant information.
June 28, 2023
The CRSO has created a bridge webpage to optimize access to clinical research-related policies and procedures housed in the SOM, UNC-Chapel Hill Electronic Policy Repository, and UNC Health PolicyStat. Explore the CRSO’s Policies and Procedures bride page to access and review UNC Chapel Hill and UNC Health clinical research-related policies and procedures.
April 5, 2023
Collaboration is a key strength across the UNC School of Medicine for fostering connections and bolstering the translational research pipeline. Expand your research network with the Faculty Collaboration Database!
March 6, 2023
Self-assessment is a valuable activity that can improve the quality of clinical research operations and data. With the newest additions to the self-assessment toolbox, study teams can demonstrate due diligence in participant eligibility confirmation and study team qualifications and delegation documentation!
February 20, 2023
A competent and knowledgeable clinical research workforce is essential for the successful conduct of clinical research. Academic medical centers across the U.S. recognize this and are developing high-quality competency-based education and training materials for clinical research professionals. The DIAMOND portal brings these training materials to you!
January 17, 2023
It can be challenging to decide if a project represents Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Improvement (QI) or qualifies as Human Subjects Research (HSR). To mitigate this challenge, we have developed a QA/QI frequently asked questions document and a screening checklist.
January 9, 2023
As clinical researchers, a large part of what we do involves working together through collaboration, mentoring, and direct support. However, it can be challenging to identify the right person for a specific activity. The School of Medicine (SOM) CRAU Directory mitigates this challenge by enabling you to identify personnel with specific expertise and responsibilities across the entire SOM.
December 14, 2022
Completing all the steps to initiate an industry-sponsored trial can be daunting. Requirements vary depending on study characteristics and knowing what steps to complete in what order can be confusing and lead to misdirected effort. To assist study teams in navigating this process, we have developed an innovative graph database tool that accounts for dependencies between steps to create customized and comprehensive study initiation process maps.
October 6, 2022
To take the paper out of your paperwork, we are excited to release an electronically fillable PDF version of the Informed Consent Self-Assessment.
September 19, 2022
As remote and hybrid working is becoming the “new norm” for many SOM clinical research teams, it is important to find team-oriented solutions that encourage employee productivity and growth.
August 11, 2022
As clinical research methods and standards strive to keep pace with the needs of our research participants, it is important to consider communication preferences. Text messaging with participants is an often desired method of communication and can bolster participant understanding and compliance with study activities. UNC-CH has completed a security review and executed a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with Phone.com to permit this service to be utilized for communication with research participants.
June 30, 2022
Self-assessment is a valuable activity that can be informative in a variety of settings, including informed consent for clinical research. Now you can proactively discover your informed consent process strengths and areas for improvement using a new Informed Consent Self-Assessment tool!