Office of Research and Faculty Development Bi-monthly e-Newsletter
fifth edition
Discovery in Duke Ob/Gyn , your bi-monthly source for the latest news on research and innovation in our Department, in our university, and beyond.

In this issue, we highlight the following:

  • SAVE-THE-DATE for Multidisciplinary Benign Urology Research Day - Friday, April 26, 2019
  • Recent research grants
  • Ob/Gyn CRU and institutional resources
  • Upcoming scientific meeting dates, abstract deadlines, and funding opportunities including HAMMOND AWARD

The Office of Research welcomes the opportunity to work more closely with you in developing and managing your research and promoting your accomplishments. Please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] .
Vice Chair for Research and Faculty Development, Duke Ob/Gyn
Vice Dean & Associate Vice Provost for Scientific Integrity 
Multidisciplinary Benign Urology, Research Day

All researchers and clinicians from any discipline are encouraged to attend.

Albert Eye Research Institute Auditorium
Friday, April 26, 2019 / 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Research Program Highlights
Kelly Acharya, MD, receives Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI) 2019 President's Presenter Award

Kelly Acharya, MD , third-year fellow in REI and member of Dr. Susan Murphy's lab, was awarded the Society for Reproductive Investigation (SRI) 2019 President's Presenter Award "for an outstanding abstract effectively furthering the objectives of the society" for her work with Dr. Murphy in epigenetic alterations in sperm after exposure to cannabinoids.
Institutional Resources
Maestro Care Update for Research
You may soon notice changes to the Research flag in the patient header. Instead of only displaying for patients who are actively participating in a clinical research study, the research flag will now be visible for all patients. 
Engagement and Recruitment of Patients to a Research Protocol
Duke's new policy describes broader recruitment methods allowable for research protocols, and the IRB’s role in reviewing and considering the appropriateness of the recruitment methods in regard to the target population and the research objectives .
CRU Resources
Questions about doing research at Duke? Ask your RPM
Posting OB/GYN Research Studies on dukehealth.org
Duke’s goal is to create an environment where clinical research protocols are easily discoverable. To facilitate this goal, dukehealth.org has created a search engine for people to use in order to easily search for clinical studies that are accepting new participants. The search engine has the ability to search by doctor’s name, treatment, or disease name.
 
The Department of ObGyn would like to post all prospective, enrolling clinical trials onto the Duke Health website  https://www.dukehealth.org/clinical-trials/directory
 
If you have any questions, please contact the Recruitment Innovation Center at [email protected] or Bonnie Thiele , OBGYN CRU Research Practice Manager.
Updates and Best Practices - Investigational New Drug Application (IND) Forms
The Duke Office of Regulatory Affairs and Quality (ORAQ) will be hosting a one-hour workshop on IND forms. Forms FDA 1571, 1572 and 3674 will be reviewed, all of which are required for initial IND submissions for investigational drug studies. This workshop is recommended for regulatory coordinators, study coordinators and anyone else who may be involved in the preparation of forms for IND submissions to the FDA.
Upcoming Events and Important Dates
NC OB/GYN Society Annual Meeting
April 5-7, 2019

Raleigh Marriott Crabtree Valley
4500 Marriott Dr
Raleigh, North Carolina 27612
AIUM Annual Meeting
April 6-10, 2019


Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln
Orlando, Florida 32821
ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting
May 3-6, 2019

Music City Center
201 Fifth Ave
Nashville, Tennessee 37203
Abstract Deadline
  • April 1, 2019
  • April 8, 2019
  • April 12, 2019
  • April 12, 2019
  • April 22, 2019
  • April 30, 2019
Upcoming Grants and Funding Opportunities
Hammond Award Fund: Application Deadline: May 31, 2019

School of Medicine Bridge Funding Program :  Application Deadline: April 15, 2019

Duke/Duke-NUS Collaborative Research Pilot Projec t : Application Deadline: April 26, 2019
Research Staff Corner
Please welcome the new staff to the Ob/Gyn Department

Please join us in extending a heartfelt welcome to the newest additions to our Research Team as they begin their journey in the Duke Department of Ob/Gyn:
Tony Rogers Jr: Grant and Contracts Administrator, Sr
Nortorious Coleman-Taylor : UroGyn Clinical Research Coordinator
Thank you in advance for helping them to make a smooth transition and have a pleasant onboarding experience.