Holistic Review by Amy Addams webinar [July 14, 2021]
Document | WebinarThe DEI working group hosted a session on Holistic Review by Amy Addams, Director of Student Affairs Alignment and Holistic Review at Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC.) Her slide deck and discussion guide can be found above.
Listserv Responses: Program Evaluation Indicators [July 2021]
Listserv SummaryDear HRA members, We recently completed an evaluation of a program supporting innovations in a specific disease area, sickle cell disease. However, we are having trouble finding comparisons against which to benchmark our portfolio’s outcomes such as follow on funding, number of publications, and return on our dollars. Have you…
Listserv Responses: Diverse recruitment for registry or natural history study [July 2021]
Listserv SummaryHi all, DTRF is trying to increase the diversity within our natural history study. I’m interested if anyone has any ideas on improving diversity in an NHS or if anyone has had successful campaigns to do so. Would love all perspectives, but particularly interested if it’s been in a rare…
DOIs for Grants – the Whys and the Hows
WebinarSeveral HRA members (as well as other funders) are now assigning DOIs (Digital Object Identifiers) to grants. In this webinar our speakers showed why they have put in the effort to do this, and the benefits this brings to their workflows. Also, Crossref representatives addressed about next steps, workflows and…
HRA COVID-19 Impact Survey Presentation
WebinarIn March, HRA hired evaluators to conduct a broad landscape analysis on the impact the pandemic had on HRA member organizations. In advance of the release of the report, the evaluators will be presenting the results of the COVID-19 Impact Survey to HRA members. The presentation will include not only…
Research Ethics Review Board
WebinarThe Registry and Biorepository Working Group hosted a presentation by Dr. Stephen Rosenfeld on a new model of ethical review. The “Research Ethics Review Board” is a system of nonprofit, independent, Institutional Review Boards (IRBs). Research requires public trust in the scientific enterprise. Such trust is necessary both to support…
2021 DRAFT Strategic Plan
DocumentI am pleased to share with you the most up-to-date strategic plan document. Thank you to HRA’s Strategic Planning Committee for their significant efforts in bringing us to this point. We are looking to you, HRA Members, to review and share your comments about the plan before the final adoption by our Board. We encourage HRA…
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Working Group call [May 12, 2021]
Document | WebinarThe May meeting of the DEI working group agenda: Book Reading Selection (10 min) Two versions available for “Presumed Incompetent” book reading for the June call (see next page). II. Holistic Review Introduction (10 min) Concept introduction Discussion and questions. What do you want to learn from an AAMC Holistic…
NASEM report on The Impact of COVID-19 on the Careers of Women [Webinar, April 28, 2021]
Document | WebinarThis Zoom call hosted by the Research Workforce and Early Career Development Working Group welcomed guest speaker Dr. Reshma Jagsi, the Newman Family Professor and Deputy Chair in the Department of Radiation Oncology and Director of the Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine at the University of Michigan…
Building stronger drug and other therapy development innovation ecosystems – A Case Study [Webinar March 9, 2021]
Document | WebinarThe Flinn Foundation launched the bioscience Entrepreneurship Program in 2014 to foster entrepreneurship and help bioscience founders/CEOs develop their early-stage companies into successful and sustainable businesses bringing new therapies, medical devices, and medical technologies to the market . 8 years on, with over 40 investments in companies such as GT…
Data Sharing and Data Management Plans [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Spring 2021]
MeetingPer a recent survey to HRA membership, several organizations have a data-sharing/management policy in place or are considering developing one. This session will highlight the experiences of a few organizations currently implementing these policies. We will hear about specific aspects of their policies and implementation practices including: definition of a…
The Future Workplace: Post-pandemic Workforce and the Disruption in the Workplace; Remote, In-person, and Hybrid Models [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Spring 2021]
MeetingFor many organizations, the 2020 COVID pandemic forced a shift in workplace operations from in-person, to fully remote, or to a hybrid model. Many offices will not be able to open and operate at full capacity for a long time. At the same time, some people don’t want to go…
Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusiveness Within the Research Workforce [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Spring 2021]
MeetingThe session will focus on racial disparities and opportunities to foster and support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness within the research workforce, specifically at the postdoc and early career faculty level. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds may lack the social structures and networks to sustain career development in research, so the role…
NASEM Toolkit for Fostering Open Science Practices [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Spring 2021]
MeetingThis session will focus on informing HRA members about the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Roundtable on Aligning Incentives for Open Science and what funders can do to promote and incentivize open science practices. Some concepts that are addressed by the toolkit include: · Open access of…
Hosting Virtual Events [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Spring 2021]
MeetingAs we all have experienced, 2020 was the year of hosting virtual events. Have you spent hours researching the how-to’s of managing virtual meetings? This session will discuss the nuts and bolts of organizing and facilitating online events and will showcase studies of best practices in hosting your event. Dr….
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Working Group call [March 10, 2021]
Document | WebinarThe Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group presented a discussion with the authors: “Fund Black Scientists” (Published in Cell, Feb 2021) Moderated by: Kelly Chavez Rose, PhD Program Officer, Burroughs Wellcome Fund, DEI Working Group Co-chair Speakers: Kelly R. Stevens, PhD Assistant Professor, Bioengineering and Pathology Depts, University of Washington Hana El-Samad,…
How to Return to the Workplace Safely (from Safety.com)
DocumentThe current COVID-19 pandemic is uncharted territory for all of us. Currently, many employees are working from home but many others are beginning to return to their workplace at the request of their employers. This can be a stressful situation for all involved. A team from Safety.com has published a…
Federal Policy for Data Sharing Webinar [February 23, 2021]
Document | WebinarAttendees heard the details of the NIH Policy for Data Management and Sharing from Dr. Lyric Jorgenson, Deputy Director, Office of Science Policy at the NIH. Then Dr. Naba Bora, Biomedical Research Program Manager at the Office of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs spoke about the CDMRP policy and how…
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Working Group call [December 16, 2020]
Document | WebinarThe December meeting of the DEI working group agenda: I. Welcome and co-chair Introduction Patricia Frustace – Working Group Co-Chair Senior Director of Awards and Diversity American Society for Hematology II. Mission Statement and Goals Kelly Chavez Rose – Working Group Co-Chair Program Officer Burroughs Wellcome Fund III. Overview of…
A Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems (2020 Edition)
DocumentA Consumers Guide to Grants Management Systems (2020 Edition) This fifth edition reviews 14 of the most widely used grants management systems against hundreds of requirements criteria developed with the expertise of consultants, vendors, foundation program officers, and system administrators. For the first time, the guide also includes an interactive…
Gene Editing Workshop: (FDA New Frontiers in Science Distinguished Lectureship Program)
Gene Editing Workshop: (FDA New Frontiers in Science Distinguished Lectureship Program)
DocumentIn November 2016, HRA sponsored a workshop at the FDA entitled “Gene Editing: FDA-Regulated Technologies and Applications.” The keynote speaker was Jennifer Doudna and her talk was titled “CRISPR-Cas Genome Engineering: Biology, Technology and Ethics.” Four short years later, Dr. Doudna and her collaborator, Dr. Emmanuelle Charpentier, received the 2020…
Post COVID-19 Recommendations for Early Career Research Support Mechanisms
Document | MeetingDuring the Fall 2020 Members Meeting, Dr. Erin Gibson listed many recommendations for funders to provide financial and nonfinancial support for their early career researchers to mitigate the effects of COVID-19 on their research and their careers. Those recommendations as well as others suggested in the Cell Commentary “How Support…
Bias in Peer Review [Webinar, October 6, 2020]
Document | WebinarOn Tuesday, October 6th, 2020, the HRA Grants Administration Working Group hosted a Zoom webinar around bias in peer review and potential interventions for bias reduction. With diversity and equity being at the forefront of national discussion, ensuring a fair and equitable peer review process is more important and timely…
Open Mic: Innovation in Philanthropy [HRA Members Meeting, Virtual, Fall 2020]
MeetingRecent events have forced member organizations to examine the gaps in the current biomedical research system – exposing areas of weakness, while also highlighting areas of immense opportunity. This ‘open mic’ session will explore innovative concepts and actions have the potential to revolutionize all aspects of the work of funders…