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Health System Invests in Clinical Research Analysis; Seeks Clinical Research Team Members Input

The U-M Health System is investing in a holistic, enterprise-wide analysis of its clinical research infrastructure, and is gathering input from faculty and staff.

"While many groups have put great effort into improving individual aspects of the system, this is the first time the institution as a whole has stepped back to evaluate the entire clinical research process," says Kenneth J. Pienta, MD, Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research. "This represents an opportunity to truly transform clinical research and elevate our role as a national leader, and faculty and research team member input is critical to our success."

At the request of UMHS leadership, the evaluation is being conducted by the same Strategic and Enterprise Analysis group that previously evaluated the purchase of the former Pfizer property. The group has already interviewed more than 60 researchers, study coordinators, and administrators, and is now conducting a survey to further understand the barriers to research faced by research teams. To ensure that the analysis accurately captures team needs, members who would like to participate in further interviews are invited to contact project manager Joan Scheske at jscheske@umich.edu or 615.7200.

To begin the survey, click here