UW Clinical Trials Institute

UnityPoint Health – Meriter and the Black Men Coalition of Dane County (BMCDC) announced an #employment #partnership to expand career opportunities for underrepresented individuals in the #healthcare industry. BMCDC provides #mentorship, #education, hiring, and more, and the organization works closely with Meriter to provide career placement and #workforce development services. This initiative aims to equip participants with the necessary skills and support to succeed in health care #careers. Article: 'UnityPoint Health–Meriter partners with Black Men Coalition of Dane County' https://lnkd.in/gTEHe5YT via In Business Madison #Wisconsin #DEI #healthequity

Our colleague, Tamara Kempken Mehring, clinical nurse specialist in the Clinical Research Unit (CRU) at UW Health, is a co-author on the new publication, "Clinical Research Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd edition." The publication is considered to be "the perfect resource to educate nurses globally about #clinicalresearch and prepare for CRN #certification." Tamara's contribution is a great example of the University of Wisconsin-Madison's continued, positive impact on the field of clinical research #nursing! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gue3epA8 #university #Wisconsin #clinicaltrials #healthcare #leadership

Cool story about middle school #students engaging in #biomedical #research! A group of #Chicago middle school students, who were involved in a program to immerse underrepresented students in scientific research, contributed to the discovery of a compound, found in goose poop, that shows potential in fighting #cancer. Article: 'Middle-school student scientists discover cancer-fighting compound in goose poop' https://lnkd.in/gwkQZ-eS via Yahoo #science #education #DEI

With new #funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Innovations in Graduate Education grant, #Indigenous scientists and educators at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are formalizing support and #mentorship for Indigenous graduate students on campus. The grant provides approximately $1 million over four years to support the Center for Indigenous Research to Create Learning and Excellence (CIRCLE). CIRCLE aims to support Indigenous #students throughout their time in graduate school, and in turn, improve graduation rates and increase the number of Indigenous scientists contributing to #STEM knowledge. The program will connect students with Indigenous faculty members; provide #training for academic advisors; hold weekly lunch meetings and other opportunities for students to share about their #research and experiences; and provide support for interdisciplinary approaches to #community-centered Indigenous #science. Article: 'New mentorship program offers support, community for Indigenous graduate students' https://lnkd.in/g48V4AgP via UW–Madison #university #Wisconsin #education #healthequity #DEI

The FDA recently finalized recommendations aimed at simplifying the process for approving #medical devices that use #artificialintelligence. The #FDA memo says that the "guidance is intended to provide a forward-thinking approach to promote the development of safe and effective #AI-enabled devices." Article: 'FDA streamlines approval of AI-powered devices' https://lnkd.in/gfa4ZCKS via Axios #clinicaltrials #clinicalresearch #technology #innovation

One week from today ... Please join us for this #webinar, 12/10, to hear, first-hand, the experiences and perspectives of a #cancer-focused clinical researcher and clinical trial participant and learn more about the #clinicalresearch community at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW Health. The webinar is FREE and open to ALL! Learn more and register below. #university #Wisconsin #clinicaltrials #healthcare #innovation #healthequity

UW CTI Job Opportunity: Quality and Compliance Project Coordinator This position will support quality and #compliance committee activities and strategic initiatives through coordination and optimization of workflows, organization of committee materials and agendas, interfacing with study teams to ensure provision of updated information, assisting in developing reports and executive summaries, documenting committee decisions and #communication, and tracking and analyzing quality and compliance trends across all UW School of Medicine and Public Health #clinicaltrials. Learn more and apply by December 10: https://lnkd.in/gQNW7aAZ #university #Wisconsin #jobopportunities #career #clinicalresearch

A recent study suggests that Black people have more distrust and more spiritual beliefs about #medical research than other races. The findings may help researchers better understand the participation barriers faced by Black communities, including barriers that may be imposed by the structure of the studies themselves. For medical advances to provide the most benefit to people from a range of racial and ethnic groups, Black communities, and other historically marginalized populations, must be involved in the #clinicaltrials that lead to these advances. Article: 'How do Black people with cancer view clinical research?' https://lnkd.in/gBk3MjDN via National Cancer Institute (NCI) #healthequity #cancer #clinicalresearch #community

As we approach #Thanksgiving, we are feeling very thankful for all of the participants, researchers, staff, and industry partners who work every day to advance #clinicalresearch innovations here at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and UW Health. We are so grateful for all that you do to help move medicine forward in #Wisconsin, and wish you a very happy, healthy, and peaceful holiday weekend! #university #clinicaltrials

UW CTI Job Opportunity: Clinical Trials Budget Negotiator This position will work directly with principal investigators, #clinicaltrials #leadership, and research teams, to prepare and negotiate budgets and contracts with clinical trials sponsors based on required reimbursement at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This position will prepare and route proposals for submission to sponsors and internal stakeholders. The budget negotiator will also review subsequent award terms and conditions and will work with the fiscal team to facilitate award setup and administration. Learn more and apply by December 9: https://lnkd.in/gqWW-xMi #university #Wisconsin #jobopportunities #clinicalresearch #careers