FIRST Group Update [HRA Members Meeting, Fall 2018]

This session will provide context for and discuss recent activities aimed at building effective working relationships between funders and universities. We will report on topics addressed at both the May 16th and November 7th Nonprofit Funder – Research Institution Partnership Workshops. We will discuss next steps for the effort in general and the three different workstreams: Streamlining Reporting Requirements, Intellectual Property, and Indirect Costs. Those who led the sessions at the workshops and are continuing to engage with universities will lead the discussions.

Moderator and Setting the Stage
Jackie Hausman (Presentation)
Program Officer | Kenneth Rainin Foundation

Presenters
Background
Heather Snyder, PhD (Presentation)
Senior Director, Medical & Scientific Relations | Alzheimer’s Association

Jim Luther, PhD (Presentation)
Associate VP Finance & Compliance Officer | Duke University

Streamlining
Andrew Smith, PhD (Presentation)
Manager, Scientific Review | Susan G. Komen

Calvin Ho, PhD (Presentation)
Science Project Coordinator| Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance

IP/Tech Transfer
Amy Laster, PhD (Presentation)
Senior Director, Grants and Award Programs | Foundation Fighting Blindness

Research Project Support Costs
Heather Snyder, PhD (Presentation)
Senior Director, Medical & Scientific Relations | Alzheimer’s Association

Jim Luther, PhD (Presentation)
Associate VP Finance & Compliance Officer | Duke University

Diane Bovenkamp, PhD (Presentation)
Vice President of Scientific Affairs | BrightFocus Foundation