The
Medical School Office of Research has shifted from the monthly publication of “Research News” to a weekly edition. Please bookmark the important links below and consider setting up email alerts to stay abreast of the latest information not only from our organization, but from UMOR.
Events around us are continuously evolving, and our team is committed to keeping you informed and supporting our research community to the utmost of our ability.
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News Affecting Your Research Operation
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Virtual Research Town Hall on April 14
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The entire biomedical research community is invited to a virtual Research Town Hall, which will feature updates on the entire U-M research enterprise from Dr. Rebecca Cunningham, Dr. Steven Kunkel, and other U-M research leadership.
Tuesday, April 14
3:30PM-4:30PM
(level 1 authentication required)
Members of the research community are encouraged to
CLICK HERE to submit questions prior to the event.
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Research Still Going Strong
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We’re hearing reminders from across campus that biomedical research is “still going strong” at the U-M Medical School. Earlier this week, Dr. Kunkel sent an email of encouragement to our entire research community:
“All across what has basically become a virtual campus, researchers and staff are finding new ways to collaborate and continue forward progress on our very important work.”
Additionally, Michigan Medicine issued a press release highlighting the COVID-19 related projects that have been fast-tracked to address the current crisis.
CLICK HERE to read that story.
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BSL3 Lab Opened at Med Sci II
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The Medical School has opened a Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) Lab in Med Sci II, equipped for in vitro research. BSL3 is a lab where work can occur involving microbes that can cause serious or potentially lethal disease through inhalation.
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COVID-19 Clinical Trials Process
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Currently, all clinical trials related to COVID-19 must to be submitted to the
COVID-19 Research Prioritization Committee, and will be assigned as high priority. COVID-19 trials have now been fast-tracked to open in as little as two weeks from receiving the protocol.
To date, the
Clinical Trials Support Office (CTSO) has opened three clinical trials, with four more opening within days. Trials are for patients with mild, moderate, or severe illness. The CTSO is also supporting trials aimed at preventing infection in those at risk of exposure, such as healthcare workers. To learn more about current and upcoming COVID-19 clinical trials at the University of Michigan, view the
COVID-19 Research Index.
The CTSO would like to acknowledge the hard work of the Acute, Critical Care, Surgery, & Transplant CTSU principal investigators and staff in implementing these COVID-19 clinical trials at record speed. Their diligence has laid the groundwork for the best care possible for our patients.
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COVID-19 Patient Biospecimens
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To coordinate COVID-19 patient sample collection, distribution, and tracking, the
Clinical Trials Support Office is working with the
Central Biorepository to centralize the collection and processing of COVID-19 residual clinical samples, and research blood draws and blood processing. Principal Investigators interested in obtaining access to these samples must receive approval from UMOR and IRBMED - click on the link below to learn more.
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COVID-19 Research & Immediate Deadlines for External Sponsors
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As funders are announcing opportunities to fund COVID-19 research with very short submission deadlines, the
Grant Services & Analysis team wants all researchers to know that the entire research administrative engine is here to support you! Please work with your unit research administrator to begin your project titled “COVID-19” in the eRPM system, and ask them to notify the Grants Office (
msgrants@umich.edu) and ORSP Project Representative that it is routing.
All are committed to quickly send the project out for consideration. Even with the fast turn-around, it is important your project goes through institutional review to be sure we are well positioned to execute once awarded.
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Cryopreservation Resources to Protect Valuable Mouse Strains
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The
Animal Care & Use Program reminds researchers using animal models that cryopreservation can be a valuable resource as labs look for strategies to preserve valuable mouse strains, including transgenic lines. Sperm cryopreservation is exceptionally valuable in helping prepare for an eventual return to normal research operations and should become a standard practice to regularly and routinely safeguard and protect research.
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Internal Funding to Support COVID-19 Metabolic Research
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MDiabetes has announced a call for proposals for up to $50,000 to study the impact of COVID-19 on, and improve the care of, those with diabetes and related disorders. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with funding available immediately.
DEADLINE: Rolling
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$100K Cardiovascular Grant Competition for COVID-19
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The Frankel Cardiovascular Center has announced an urgent call for a focused research effort targeting the cardiovascular impact of the novel COVID-19 virus. Both clinical and basic science proposals will be considered for the $100K grant.
DEADLINE: April 17, 2020
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Fast Grants for COVID-19 Research
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Foundation Relations has forwarded information about "Fast Grants" for COVID-19 research. These grants are $10k-$500k, and award decisions are made in under 48 hours. The principal investigator must already be working on a project that could help with the COVID-19 pandemic within the next six months.
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COVID-19 Research & $20M Frankel Innovation Initiative
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Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the deadline to submit proposals for the 2020 round of the Frankel Innovation Initiative has been extended to June 1, 2020.
Fast Forward Medical Innovation, the team administering the fund, reminds potential applicants that
COVID-19-related research is very much within the scope of the Initiative’s guidelines.
DEADLINE: June 1, 2020
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Funding Resources for COVID-19 Projects
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These web-based funding resources help researchers pursue funding related to COVID-19:
In addition to these websites, below you'll find this week's roundup of general funding opportunities.
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Pew Scholars Program & Pew Stewart Scholars for Cancer Research
Funding Webinar Hosted by Foundation Relations
10:00AM-11:00AM, Friday, April 10
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3:30PM-4:30PM, Tuesday, April 14
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10:00AM-11:00AM, Wednesday, April 15
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10:00AM-11:00AM, Wednesday, April 22
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12:00PM-12:45PM, Thursday, April 23
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Looking for additional information about changes to training & events? Visit...
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To better navigate the complexities of the U-M biomedical research enterprise, visit the
Research Project Lifecycle
. This interactive tool provides an overview of the resources available to you, not only within the Medical School Office of Research but also across the University. The "stops" along this lifecycle are highlighted above, and more information is available
online
.
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