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GCRC support. |
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Call or email Linda
Rice (323-6481) or Abby
Cosentino-Boehm (323-7939) to
schedule a meeting with our staff. We will assist you by explaining
how the unit operates and
what services we
can offer you. |
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We also suggest that you consult with Dick Kryscio,
PhD, Analysis Director (257-4064, kryscio@uky.edu)
for biostatistical analysis and with Steven Shedlofsky, MD, Research
Subject Advocate (281-4957, shedlof@uky.edu)
for help with your Data Safety Monitoring Plan during protocol
development. |
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3.
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Complete the GCRC Application (Application
Form  ) |
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4.
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You will need to prepare the following materials
for your online submission:
Please read Required Forms for more
information.
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| 5. |
After you have your documents ready, submit your application
online using the Protocol
Submission System. You will need a user ID and a password
to log into the system. If you don't have one, you can click
on "new
user
registration" to apply for one. After you submit your registration,
we will verify your information. You will receive an email notifying
you when your account is activated. After your account is activated,
you can log into Protocol
Submission system. Follow the instructions to submit
your protocol. Please read Online
Submission for more information. |
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Linda Rice is available to consult with investigators
during the period of protocol development. She can assist investigators
with definition of patient care procedures, study feasibility,
allocation of nursing resources, and space available to
conduct the study.
After a study receives IRB and GCRC Advisory Committee approval,
investigators are asked to contact Linda Rice to discuss initiation
of the study. At this time, each investigator is expected to
schedule a working meeting. The purpose of this session is
to:
- review the purpose and background of the study
- explain the research protocol that
is to be used for data and/or specimen collection
- define any special patient care
requirements (e.g. drug administration, adverse events,
etc.)
- A copy of the Doctor’s
Orders, a Study Flow sheet, and the name and beeper number
of the physician (or his/her designee) who is responsible
for 24 hour care.
We have found Flow sheets to be particularly helpful in facilitating
accurate data collection. A specific GCRC nurse will be selected
to work with the Investigator and his/her Project Coordinator
in order to facilitate the conduct of the study, collection
of the data, and all aspects of patient care. |
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The UK GCRC is funded by National Center for Research Resources