Update from AVCR-IDEA Tung Nguyen |
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Dear Research Community,
I would like to update you on the work of the office of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Research Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism (AVCR-IDEA).
The AEIOU principles guide our office: Accountability, Engagement, Individual-centered institutional change, Opportunities, and Unity. The priority domains for the office are leadership and accountability, anti-racism scholarship, workforce diversity, and community engagement. This month’s message will focus on our leadership and accountability with the full communication here.
In 2023, Paula Fleisher (director) and Erica Wong (program coordinator) joined our staff. We’ve set up a listserv for the office to let you know about events and opportunities – please email Erica.Wong@UCSF.edu if you’d like to be included.
Some high impact activities to highlight include:
- Convened an Oversight Committee with 31 faculty, staff, trainee, and community members
- Collaborated on a Health Equity and Anti-Racism Research Symposium in October and an Algorithmic Justice Workshop in November 2023
- Created an inter-institutional office between UCSF and San Francisco State University to diversify our workforce
- Submitted a $6.7 million grant application to the NIH for a Health Equity Research Hub
- Several significant activities that will launch shortly:
- A diverse research participant dashboard
- An Anti-Racism in Research consultation service
- Collaborative research project with UCSF Health on the experience of diverse patients
Please let us know how your work can help us strengthen our pillars and we’ll continue a productive exchange of information! We welcome any questions, ideas, or concerns, and I am happy to come and present to your unit.
Sincerely,
Tung Nguyen, MD
Associate Vice Chancellor for Research – Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Anti-Racism
Stephen J. McPhee, MD Endowed Chair in General Internal Medicine and Professor of Medicine
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2024 iHackHealth Appathon 3.0 |
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The call for proposals is now open for UCSF and UC Berkeley's third iHack Health Appathon. Have you ever had an idea for a mobile app that could improve your research, your clinical practice, your patient care, or simply make your life easier? If so, we are looking for your proposals!
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Approved UCSF Data Storage for Research |
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The Office of Clinical Trial Activation (OCTA) is excited to announce that Nick Wilson accepted the role of Clinical Trials Activation Manager. Nick brings over a dozen years of research administration experience to the Clinical Trials Activation Manager role for the DOM Hybrid Team. Read the full announcement.
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CDI2/UC BRAID Health Data Warehouse - UC-Wide Recruitment Pilot Project |
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CADC Awarded New Grant from National Institute on Aging
The Center for Aging in Diverse Communities (CADC) has been awarded a sixth consecutive five-year P30 grant from the National Institute on Aging. Visit CADC’s website to learn more and for the 2024-25 RFA for pilots (coming in Dec/Jan).
SOD Scientist Receives $2M Grant from CIRM Translational Program
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Event Spotlight
Using Generative AI in Academic Research: Mastering the Essentials in Your Scientific Writing Process
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Watch the symposium recordings here (MyAccess login required).
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New Requirements and Policy Changes |
The IRB has developed a streamlined Plain Language Informed Consent Template and corresponding Companion Document, which were created to provide potential research participants with an understandable, plainly written consent form, and to help improve overall study activation time. New studies submitted to the IRB on or after November 15 are required to use the new template.
UCSF is instituting a new policy requiring the purchase of Energy Star-certified –80°C ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers. To assist you in this transition, UCSF has continued and expanded its ULT Freezer Rebate Program, which provides a variety of different financial incentives depending on your needs. For questions about these rebates, please contact sustainability@ucsf.edu. We appreciate your understanding in working to improve UCSF’s research infrastructure and making environmentally conscious purchase decisions to help protect our planet.
OCTA will be implementing a new policy, OnCore Utilization and APeX Billing Review in Clinical Trials, designed to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, improve financial transparency, and promote efficiency in our research endeavors. Visit our website for more details, required training, and education sessions on key policy requirements.
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OSR guidance is now available to implement NIH NOT-OD-23-182, which clarifies prime recipients’ responsibilities related to subrecipients at pre-award and foreign subrecipients after award, e.g., allowing prime PI access to all data supporting research outcomes described in progress reports.
Attention NIH study section members! Mark your calendars for the implementation of the simplified review framework for NIH Research Project Grant applications effective for application due dates January 25, 2025 and forward.
Read the latest Open Mike blog post from NIH Deputy Director for Extramural Research Mike Lauer.
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Funding and Fellowship Opportunities |
Upstream Research Center Fellowship Opportunities
The goal of the Upstream Research Center Fellowship Program is to develop a diverse cadre of interdisciplinary early-career scholars committed to advancing cancer health equity through research, practice, and capacity building in persistent poverty areas. Deadline: November 27.
Call for Proposals: Chen Scholars Program
Administrative Supplements to Recognize Excellence in DEIA Mentorship
The participating NIH Institutes and Centers are inviting applications to support administrative supplements to existing NIH awards to support scientists who have demonstrated compelling commitments and contributions to mentorship and enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) in the biomedical sciences. More information here. Deadline: February 16, 2024.
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November 16, 5-6 p.m., Online
Join us to learn about these programs. Register to receive your Zoom link.
November 17, 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m., Pride Hall Lobby
Join ChemCentral, UCSF Facilities, and Polycarbin at our Coffee Time event at Pride Hall located near ZSFG! Get free coffee, snacks, and some free Polycarbin plastic samples while learning about what our program has to offer.
Nov-Dec, various times and locations
Come join UCSF leadership for breakfast! Staff Appreciation events are a series of events that bring our UCSF community together and celebrate our great people. It’s a time to thank you for your hard work and invite all onsite and telework employees to attend a breakfast.
December 5, 11 a.m., Online
We'll delve into the often-forgotten element of research dissemination, addressing the common issue where communities remain in the dark about the outcomes of their participation in research endeavors, and providing insights for a more informed and engaged community.
December 6, 7-8 a.m., Online
Register here to join this Zoom meeting for updates on the UCSF Bixby/IGHS collaborative initiative on “Equitable Global Health Partnerships” regarding action plans, accomplishments, and next steps.
December 6, 12-1 p.m., Online
Please join the next Clinical Trials Operations (CTO) Town Hall to learn about the upcoming new policy: OnCore Utilization and APeX Billing Review in Clinical Trials, designed to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, improve financial transparency, and promote efficiency in our research endeavors. All are welcome!
January 12, 2024, 12-1 p.m., MH-1401 & 1402
Join us for the inaugural session of this seminar series.
January 24-26, 2024, Silicon Valley, CA
UCSF co-sponsors this major conference featuring many of our faculty and thinkers. Real-world evidence, new frontiers in PM, precision oncology, AI data science and more! A set number of UCSF volunteers can get a free pass.
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Information, Trainings, and Tools |
RUAs Expire in RIO on Dec 31
Radiation Use Authorizations (RUAs) will retire in RIO on Dec 31. For those with RUAs, please review your new RUA in the UC Radiation application here, and begin using your new RUA before the end of the year. For questions, you may contact your DSA or RadiationSafety@ucsf.edu.
OCTA 2023-2024 Holiday Schedule
The holiday dates for the OCTA are now posted. During this time, OCTA will provide limited support for incoming requests. Please review and distribute all appropriate faculty and staff within your department.
New UC Publishing Resource: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Scholarly Communication
This resource includes concrete actions for authors, peer reviewers, and journal editors.
CTSI Community Engagement Consultation Services
Are you wondering about how to attract more diverse people into your study? Or curious about community engagement? Or do you want someone to brainstorm with about starting a Community Advisory Board? The Clinical & Translational Science Institute’s (CTSI) Community engagement and RAGE Programs include consulting on these topics and more. Learn more and request a consultation here.
Outdoor Spill Safety
Lab Coat Distribution and Laundry
Lab coat distribution and laundry is now provided by ChemCentral. Simply exchange your used lab coat for a clean coat using the self-checkout kiosk. Don’t worry - lab coats and laundry service are still free of cost!
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