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Research Events Round-Up

The Office of the Vice Provost for Research & Scholarship gathers all the research events posted to our listservs into a once-weekly email, and we also feature them on our new online calendar. Check out our primer on how to promote your event or email vprs@miami.edu for help.

 

SPOTLIGHT

Tuesday, November 29, 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Research and Scholarship Administrative Update Meeting

Join leaders from the Office of the Vice Provost for Research + Scholarship for this update meeting which is designed to provide information to the University research community on policy, procedural and process changes related to research activities.  Agenda items include: 

  • New Closeout Process
  • NSF Award Closeout
  • Jackson Workorder Submission in IBISResearch
  • Workorder/Subaward Request Form
  • Subrecipient Commitment Form
  • Subaward Submission Instructions
  • Advance Account Policy

You have the opportunity to submit your questions prior to the meeting by clicking HERE.  

Register in advance for the virtual Zoom meeting by clicking HERE.

 

Upcoming Events

Tuesday, November 15, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Managing Your Record on ClinicalTrials.gov

Participants will have the opportunity to learn various methods and helpful hints that can be used to manage the records that have been placed on ClinicalTrials.gov to ensure compliance with the regulations and University of Miami Policies.

Register for this class in ULearnCRMSO - Managing your Record on ClinicalTrials.gov (csod.com)

Wednesday, November 16, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Manage Awards for Financial Success

This class provides a comprehensive understanding of how to manage sponsored projects at the University of Miami focusing on compliance and responsibilities to ensure financial success of the project.

Register via ULearn

Wednesday, November 16, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

BME Seminar Series: Dr. Tagbo Niepa

The Department of Biomedical Engineering cordially invites you to attend the next BME Seminar, which will be held in hybrid mode, on Wednesday, November 16th at 10am.

Dr. Tagbo Niepa, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, will talk about ‘Controlled microbial communities in sessile drops’. 

The in person meeting will be in the Medical campus in CRB 1552, Clinical Research Building (CRB), 1120 NW 14th St., Miami, FL 33136.

Below is the link and details for the Zoom meeting: 

Zoom:

https://miami.zoom.us/j/8415134636

Meeting ID: 841 513 4636

Wednesday, November 16, 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Decoding Cancer Genomics: An Overview of the Sylvester Onco-Genomics Shared Reesource

The Sylvester Onco-Genomics Shared Resource (OGSR) offers state-of-the-art resources and services for genomics related oncology research.  OGSR services include next generation sequencing, epigenomic assays, single cell genomics, spatial genomics, gene expression and molecular quantification, and sample processing.  Major instruments in this shared resource facilitate a wide range of research applications, including next generation sequencing, single cell genomics, qPCR and dPCR, digital gene expression, sample preparation (e.g., nucleic acid extraction and purification), and sample quality assessment and quality control.  Spatial multi-omics research is supported by new OGSR services, including the 10X Genomics Visium system and the NanoString GeoMx Digital Spatial Profiler platform, with these services provided in close collaboration with the other Sylvester Shared Resources.  This seminar will cover the existing and new instruments and services of the OGSR and discuss their high impact applications in research projects.

Speaker:
Benjamin Currall, Ph.D.
Assistant Director, OGSR

Join via Zoom.

Thursday, November 17, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Stress Health: The Good, The Bad & The Beautiful

University of Miami Osher Center for Integrative Health is hosting a Speaker Series presentation by Professor Firdaus Dhabhar, Ph.D., Professor Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, University of Miami. The contrasting effects of short- versus long-term stress on immune function and health will be explored. Register in advance.

Thursday, November 17, 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch with Laura

Lunch with Laura is a monthly discussion session with Laura Kozma, Associate Vice President for Research Administration. There will be new focus each month, including hot topics in research administration, new and significant policies, and changes in the Office of Research Administration (ORA).

Below are upcoming topics: 

November: NIH Data Management Plans: The New Requirements and What it May Cost You 

December 15, 2022 - Lessons Learned from the Single Audit 

Future topics to be announced soon!

Registeration is required. Register through Zoom for one or all sessions.   

Thursday, November 17, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Documentation and Recording Compliance for Adverse Events

This course highlights the importance of recording and documenting adverse events in regards to being compliant with federal, state and local regulations and policies. In addition, attendees will learn how to identify potential causes for non-compliance and steps to correct and prevent such issues amongst their research teams. Register via ULearn.  Search keyword RQA.

Friday, November 18-21, 2022

Global Metagenomics Summit: Metagenomics and Metadesign of Urban Biomes (MetaSUB) Conference

This conference will cover a diverse range of metagenomics topics, including environmental pathogen surveillance and related predictive models of disease prevalence.  Keynote talks will feature leaders in the fields of metagenomics and global health.  Topics will include: (1) global updates on metagenomic mapping of urban biomes and beyond; (2) air, surface, and wastewater surveillance results, methods, and best practices; (3) bioinformatics tools for patient and environmental sampling; (4) microbial quantification, benchmarking, and variant tracking; and (5) ethical, legal, and social implications.  Satellite sessions on the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine campus will include (1) field demonstration of wastewater sample collection and processing; (2) tour of a genomics shared resource that generates metagenomics data; and (3) a workshop on metagenomics analysis. The last day of the meeting will focus on the latest results from projects supported by the NIH Rapid Acceleration of Diagnostics (RADx) program for research on wastewater surveillance of SARS-CoV-2 and its use in informing public health strategies.

Location: Fountainebleau Miami Beach, 4441 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL  33140.

Visit the website for information about the conference.  

Friday, November 18, 2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

2022 Biosafety & Biosecurity Month

Each year, the American Biological Safety Association (ABSA) presents October as Biosafety and Biosecurity Month. Biosafety month is a period where we focus on and reinforce our attention to biosafety and biosecurity standards. This year, the Environmental Health and Safety Office (EHS) Biosafety Office is reviewing crisis essentials, highlighting critical requirements labs must do to be prepared for an emergency response.

Join the EHS Biosafety Office Friday, November 18th, at 2pm to hear about the latest news and information recognizing this year's biosafety and biosecurity month. Topics this year include: chemical inventories, biological registrations, and emergency contact information.

Shane Gillooly
Biosafety Officer

Register via Zoom. Meeting ID: 956 1956 8330 

Friday, November 18, 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

COI in Research/UDisclose webinar and Q&A Session

The discussion will quickly review UM’s new policy that requires our community members to disclose interests to the University. Learners will identify the steps to achieve and maintain compliance with the policy, namely the required training and disclosure of interests associated with Institutional Responsibilities. A demonstration of the NEW UDisclose System will allow users to become familiar with how to designate a proxy and submit their outside interests to UM.

Registration is available through ULearn; keyword search “UDisclose”) along with the schedule of future training webinars. 

Tuesday, November 29, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Result Reporting on Clinical Trials.gov

Participants will have the opportunity for hands on data entry within the ClinicalTrials.gov Protocol Registration System (PRS) system with guidance.  This class is intended for those who are new to results data entry or need additional assistance in navigating the ClinicalTrials.gov results data entry system.
Level: INTERMEDIATE

Register for this class on ULearn. CRMSO - Result Reporting on ClinicalTrials.gov (csod.com)

Wednesday, November 30, 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Corrective and Preventive Actions in Clinical Research

This training will help you to develop effective corrective and preventive actions to resolve non-compliance identified in clinical research.

Register via ULearn. Enter RQA in search bar.

Thursday, December 1, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Introduction to ORA

This class provides a fundamental overview of the Office of Research Administration, sponsored policies, process and services. It is the first class in the RAU Curriculum, a mandatory training for University of Miami staff involved in sponsored projects.  

Register via ULearn

To register for the RAU curriculum:

  • Log into ULEARN
  • Type RAU in the search bar
  • Select “Research Administration at the U (RAU) Mandatory Curriculum”

Make certain you register for the CURRICULUM. It is indicated by a stack of books icon. Only by registering for the CURRICULUM can you track your progress and obtain credit for the courses.

To learn more about the RAU curriculum visit the website

Wednesday, December 7, 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Research Administration at the U

This class provides a fundamental overview of research administration at the University of Miami  from proposal submission through award close and includes basic terminology, regulatory compliance, award negotiation, setup, reporting obligations, audits, and overall award management. 

Register via ULearn

To register for the RAU curriculum:

  • Log into ULearn
  • Type RAU in the search bar
  • Select “Research Administration at the U (RAU) Mandatory Curriculum”

Make certain you register for the CURRICULUM. It is indicated by a stack of books icon. Only by registering for the CURRICULUM can you track your progress and obtain credit for the courses.

Thursday, December 8, 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Review of FDA Warning Letters

This presentation includes a review and discussion of Warning Letters for Principal Investigators (Clinical Investigators), Sponsor-Investigators and Institutional Review Boards, issued by the FDA.  Recent examples of Warning Letters will be analyzed and causes, significance, and consequences of Warning Letters will be discussed.

Register via ULearn. Search keyworod "RQA."

Monday, December 12, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Understanding Uniform Guidance

This class provides an in-depth look at the Uniform Guidance for the sponsoreed grants and agreements. The purpose of this course is to increase awareness and understanding of regulations which govern our Federal awards. Register via ULearn.

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Human Subjects Research Office Virtual Office Hours UPDATES

One-on-one opportunity to connect with Human Subjects Research Office team members for questions and guidance, open to anyone involved in human subjects research at the University of Miami or the Jackson Health System. First come, first serve, no appointments necessary. 

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Wednesdays 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Complion Office Hours

The OVPRS Research Intelligence and Data Infrastructure team will start offering Complion office hours Wednesdays from 1:00-2:00p. This is an informal session (Q&A format) to address your questions, issues, requirements, and wish lists.  Stay as short or as long as you’d like. To learn more about Complion and the onboarding process, please visit https://research.miami.edu/about/admin-areas/raa/complion/index.html.  Please review the Use of Electronic Regulatory Binders in FDA-Regulated Research policy to understand if Complion is required for your study.

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://miami.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMufuugqzgoHt1dn9hQ7WEE80n829SAeVRd

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.