Investigator-Initiated Research
The Donald Guthrie Foundation provides support for Fellows, Residents and Faculty of Robert Packer Hospital who are developing a research project. To learn more about support services for research at Guthrie, contact Vicky Hickey, Manager Research & Education, at Vicky.Hickey@colgood.com.
The Foundation services include support for:
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Writing a protocol for IRB submission
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Statistical consulting (sample size calculation and analysis)
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Assisting with posting projects to clinicaltrials.gov
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Developing a study proposal for a grant
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Navigating the IRB requirements for review
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Reviewing abstracts and manuscripts prior to submission using plagiarism detection software.
Additionally, the team of clinical research RNs and Coordinators provide support for project management including: recruiting subjects, assisting with the consent process and participant study visits, collecting data and conducting study quality assurance reviews.