Research Enterprise Newsletter - October 2007: Education & Training News
Mathematica presentation slated for October 16
Wolfram Research (maker of Mathmatica) will provide a free demonstration of the capabilities in Mathematica 6 on October 16 from 9:00 -11:30 a.m. in 238 Hill Center. Topics of this technical talk are directly applicable for use in teaching and research and will include:
- 2D and 3D visualization
- Dynamic interactivity
- On-demand scientific data
- Example-driven course materials
- Symbolic interface construction
- Practical and theoretical applications
Prior knowledge of Mathematica is not required. For directions to the training location, see its.vanderbilt.edu/about/directions.php.
Grants & Contracts sponsors full training calendar
The Office of Grants and Contracts Management offers training programs designed to educate medical center staff on both pre- and post-award research administration. The classes for October are listed below. For registration and more training information, go to vanderbilt.edu/oor/gcm/training/.
| Time | Program Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 17, 2007 | ||
| 2:30pm - 4:30pm | Biosketches for AAs | Light Hall room 437 |
| Oct. 18, 2007 | ||
| 9:00am - 11:30am | Non-Grants.Gov Proposals in Coeus Premium | Crystal Terrace St. 100 |
| 1:00pm - 3:00pm | Lifecycle of a Grant | Light Hall room 437 |
| 3:30pm - 4:30pm | Animal Use Approval Process Forms | Light Hall room 437 |
| Oct. 24, 2007 | ||
| 9:00am - 11:00am | Establishing and Maintaining Good Subcontract Relationships | Eskind Biomedical Library |
| 2:00pm - 4:30pm | Coeus Skills for AAs | Crystal Terrace St. 100 |
| Oct. 25, 2007 | ||
| 2:00pm - 4:30pm | Ks, Ps, Ts, and Other NIH Mechanisms in Coeus Premium | Crystal Terrace suite 100 |
| Oct. 29, 2007 | ||
| 8:00am - 9:00am | Coeus Update | 206 PRB |
| 10:00am - 11:00am | Coeus Update | 206 PRB |
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Coeus Update | 206 PRB |
| Oct. 30, 2007 | ||
| 9:00am - 11:30am | Ks, Ps, Ts, and Other NIH Mechanisms in Coeus Premium | Crystal Terrace suite 100 |
| 2:00pm - 4:30pm | Coeus Skills for AAs | Crystal Terrace St. 100 |
| Oct. 31, 2007 | ||
| 2:00pm - 3:00pm | Animal Use Approval Process Forms | Light Hall room 415CD |
IRB offers human subjects training
The upcoming VUMC Institutional Review Board (IRB) training is listed below. Register for these and other IRB human subjects training at mc.vanderbilt.edu/irb/education/.
- Clinical Research Immersion Boot Camp - 10/11/2007
Research Support Services Research Orientation Program. This program supports the development of skills and competencies essential to good clinical research practice. Participants may take the Purple shuttle from the MCN round wing entrance to 2525 West End. This session is approved for IRB education credit. Lunch will be provided. - Research Matters: Biomedical - 12/05/2007
Wendy Lloyd, LPN, CIM, CCRP and Jan Zolkower, BS, CIP, CCRP This is a basic course on human subject protections in biomedical research. - Research Matters: Social/Behavioral - 12/12/2007
Tony Medure, MA, CIP, RAC and Gene Gallagher, MSPH, CIP, RAC This is a basic course on human subject protections in social and behavioral research.
GCRC Weekly Skills Workshops slated for October
The General Clinical Research Center (GCRC) is offering Weekly Skills Workshops every Friday from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m. in the GCRC conference room, A-3210 MCN. Below are topics slated for October workshops, which include a discussion, breakfast and CME credit. A schedule of upcoming workshops, handouts from previous sessions, and other resources can be found at mc.vanderbilt.edu/gcrc/workshop.html.
- Oct 12, 2007
What can VICTR (Vanderbilt Institute for Clinical and Translational Research) Do for You?
(Dr. Gordon Bernard, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research) - Oct 19, 2007
How to do Power & Sample Size Calculation - Part 1
(Dr. William Dupont - Biostatistics Department) - Oct 26, 2007
How to do Power & Sample Size Calculation - Part 2
(Dr. William Dupont - Biostatistics Department)
