JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for coordinating the approval processes and conduct of research protocols, such that the integrity and quality of the clinical/translational research is maintained and the research is conducted in accordance within all policies, independently. Responsible for the timely preparation, planning and quality control of regulatory documents required for human subjects research. Supervise set-up and maintenance of biorepositories and assist in manuscript preparation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Submits Informed Consent, Human Subjects' Research Applications, DSMB, HIPAA compliance, Radiation and Biosafety and other pertinent regulatory forms to the IRB for institution approval of clinical trials.
• Assists with protocol development of investigator-initiated research.
• Record all subject related data (research and clinical), and create reports.
• Supervise set-up and operation of laboratory environment, biospecimen processing, coding, storage and maintenance
• Collect biospecimens during study subject visits
• Prepare and process study documentation through IRB, including submissions, continuing review, amendments, and reports.
• Assists PI in manuscript preparation for scientific journals
• Develop reports of results and prepare study tables, graphs, charts
• Present research findings and participate in research meetings (weekly)
• Assist in development of material transfer agreement and data use agreements with collaborating institutions
• Responsible for plan and coordination of literature and library searches and data collection programs
• Create and maintain databases and source documents for data collection
• Make recommendations to principal investigator regarding staff, supply and equipment needs for research projects

Department Summary:
The Division of Allergy, Pulmonary and Critical Care is directed by Dr. Timothy Blackwell and its mission is to:

• deliver world-class clinical care to patients with allergic diseases, pulmonary conditions, and critical illness through employing a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach with a wide range of clinical programs.
• lead in the development of cutting-edge, patient-focused research that extends from basic discoveries to clinical implementation.
• provide state-of-the-art education and training including a strong fellowship program to inspire and nurture the next generation of leaders in allergy and immunology, pulmonary medicine, and critical care.

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VUMC Recent Accomplishments

Because we are committed to providing the best in patient care, education and research, we are proud of our recent accomplishments:

* US News & World Report: #1 Adult Hospital in Tennessee and metropolitan Nashville, named to the Best Hospitals Honor Roll of the top 20 adult hospitals, 10 nationally ranked adult specialty programs, with 3 specialties rated in the top 10 nationally, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt named as one of the Best Children's Hospital in the nation, with 10 out of 10 pediatric specialties nationally ranked.

* Healthcare's Most Wired: Among the nation's 100 "most-wired" hospitals and health systems for its efforts in innovative medical technology.

* Becker's Hospital Review: named as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America", in the roster of 100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs and to its list of the 100 Hospitals with Great Heart Programs.

* The Leapfrog Group: One of only 10 children's hospitals in the to be named at Leapfrog Top Hospital.

* American Association for the Advancement of Science: The School of Medicine has 112 elected fellows

* Magnet Recognition Program: Received our third consecutive Magnet designations.

* National Academy of Medicine: 22 members, elected by their peers in recognition of outstanding achievement

* Human Rights Campaign Healthcare Equality Index: 6 ^th year in a row that Vanderbilt University Medical Center was a Leader in LGBTQ Healthcare Equality