Welcome to the
CTSI-CN Virtual Organizer
The CTSI-CN Virtual Organizer connects GW and CNH investigators, staff, and community partners with local research training, tools, and navigators. This web-based organizer integrates knowledge, resources, and best practices from the CTSI-CN and the CTSA network to assist investigators and research teams through the 8 steps of the research cycle.
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Research Question
- Turn a clinical observation into a study
- Formulate a testable hypothesis
- Conduct a systematic literature review
- Gather input on your ideas
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Research Team
- Engaging Communities in Your Research
- Effective Team Science
- Managing Team Dynamics
- Multi-investigator Programs and Studies
- Finding Collaborators
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Study Design
- Understand different study designs
- Speak with experts
- Determine your study population
- Know your research ethics
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Protocols & Compliance
- Understand best practices
- Talk to regulatory experts
- Develop a protocol
- Ensure compliance
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Funding
- Stay Informed About Funding Opportunities
- Federal Research Grants
- Corporate and Foundation Funding
- Find Pilot / Intramural Funding
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Proposal Development
- Plan Ahead and Seek Guidance
- Hone Your Grant Writing Skills
- Preparing Additional Documentation
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Conducting the Study
- Find staff support
- Recruit patients
- Utilize your facilities
- Manage your data
- Access Health Equity Toolkit
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Reporting Results
- Analyze data
- Write a paper
- Share findings
- Evaluate research impact
- Gain tech transfer support