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The Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine is dedicated to advancing biomedical research, from fundamental science to the translation of discoveries into treatments that enhance human health. Our institution excels in both traditional and interdisciplinary research, supported by 21 basic and clinical science departments. We are also committed to training the next generation of biomedical scientists through our Graduate Medical Sciences<\/a> programs.<\/p>\n

Basic and Clinical Sciences Departments<\/h4>\n

The basic science departments<\/a> provide laboratory facilities, technical support, and administrative assistance. They also promote collaboration, ensure ethical compliance, and encourage professional development. The clinical sciences departments offer with hands-on training, patient care experience, clinical and translational research in various medical specialties.<\/p>\n

Offices Supporting Research:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
Alumni Medical Library<\/h5>
The Alumni Medical Library <\/a>\u00a0serves the faculty, staff and students of Boston University\u2019s Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Goldman School of Dental Medicine and School of Public Health.<\/p>\n

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Biostatistics and Epidemiology Data Analytics Center (BEDAC)<\/h5>
The Biostatistics and Epidemiology Data Analytics Center (BEDAC), SPH<\/a> provides research services and expertise during all phases of the project life cycle and either leads or serves in a supportive role as necessitated by the scope of work, while utilizing our standard operating procedures (SOPs):<\/p>\n
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  1. Biostatistics and Statistical Reporting<\/li>\n
  2. Applications Development & Information Technology<\/li>\n
  3. Data Science & Data Management<\/li>\n
  4. Project Management<\/li>\n
  5. Finance & Administration<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI)<\/h5>
    The Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI)<\/a> provides tools, services, & resources to clinical investigators, to maximize the impact of discoveries and to speed the translation of research into improved patient care.
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    Communications Office<\/h5>
    The Communications Office<\/a> is responsible for the development and implementation of a coordinated internal and external communications.
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    Federal Relations<\/h5>
    Federal Relations<\/a> connects faculty with federal funders, shares BU\u2019s expertise with policymakers, collaborates with national organizations, and boosts BU\u2019s visibility in Washington on policies affecting research universities.
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    Financial & Grants Administration Office, BUMC<\/h5>
    The Financial & Grants Administration\u00a0Office,\u00a0BUMC<\/a> provides each department and principal investigator a centralized and specialized resource for research administration.
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    Foundation Relations<\/h5>
    The Foundation Relations team<\/a>, within the Office of Development & Alumni Relations, helps faculty identify, apply for, secure, and steward charitable gifts and grants from private philanthropic foundations and nongovernmental organizations.<\/p>\n

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    Proposal Development Office, BUMC<\/h5>
    The Proposal Development office <\/a> serves to assist faculty and principal investigators in developing competitive proposals.
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    Research Operations, BMC<\/h5>
    Research Operations, BMC <\/a> collaborates with PI\/PDs and administrators on proposal submission, award acceptance, and key award management requirements.
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    Sponsored Programs, BU<\/h5>
    Sponsored Programs, BU <\/a> helps identifying funding sources, proposal development, grant writing to managing awards.
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    Technology Development, BU<\/h5>
    Technology Development, BU <\/a> facilitates patents, licensing and starting a company.
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    Research Compliance<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    BU Research Support Compliance<\/h5>
    The BU Research Support Compliance<\/a> website has everything you need to know about ethics and compliance at Boston University, including the laws and regulations that govern academic and medical research.
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    Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)<\/h5>
    The Environmental Health and Safety (EHS)<\/a> website provides a full range of environmental, health, and safety services to the Boston University and Boston Medical Center (BMC) communities.
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    Faculty Departure Checklist<\/h5>
    The Faculty Departure Checklist <\/a> provides guidance to PIs, Department Chairs, and Department Administrators when faculty who conduct research at Boston Medical Center or BU depart our institution.
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    IACUC Protocol Submission<\/h5>
    The IACUC Protocol Submission<\/a> is a research suite to help with creating and submitting protocols.
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    Human Research Affairs Office (OHRA), BUMC<\/h5>
    The Human Research Affairs office (OHRA), BUMC<\/a> is responsible for the oversight of this human research to assure that we meet those ethical and regulatory expectations.
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    INSPIR II<\/h5>
    INSPIR II <\/a> is the Integrated Network for Subject Protection In Research.
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    Institutional Review Board (IRB), BUMC<\/h5>
    The Institutional Review Board (IRB), BUMC<\/a> provides ethical review of human subjects research to protect the rights and welfare of human subjects of research and to assure that human research is conducted according to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations and the relevant policies of the Human Research Protection Program, Boston Medical Center, and Boston University.
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    Research Occupational Health Program (ROHP)<\/h5>
    The Research Occupational Health Program (ROHP)<\/a> focuses on the health, wellness, and safety of the University\u2019s scientific research community.
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    RIMS<\/h5>
    RIMS \u2013 Research Information Management System<\/a> provides researchers with a single location to submit, modify, or renew all their Research Compliance information including protocol approval requests, hazardous materials inventories, personal rosters and training records, and equipment lists as required by regulatory agencies and campus oversight policies.
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    SciShield<\/h5>
    SciShield<\/a> – The Research Management Platform.
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    Other Useful Links<\/strong><\/h4>\n

    BU Expertise Resources<\/h5>
    The BU Expertise Resources<\/a> is designed to connect expertise, research core facilities, and personnel across the BU campuses.
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    Faculty Research Leaves<\/h5>
    The Boston University Medical Campus Research Faculty Leaves<\/a> organizes tips and strategies for faculty researchers that are planning for or taking leaves.
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    BU Profiles<\/h5>
    BU Profiles<\/a> is a software tool that supports research networking and expertise searches.
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    BU Research Spotlight<\/h5>
    BU Research Spotlight<\/a> supports research networking and expertise searches.
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    BU Today: Labs<\/h5>
    BU Today: Labs<\/a>
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    BU Today: Medicine<\/h5>
    BU Today: Medicine<\/a>
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    BU Today: Medicine<\/h5>
    BU Today: NEIDL<\/a>
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    Research Equipment Database (RED)<\/h5>
    Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) Research Equipment Database (RED)<\/a>
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    Research Libraries<\/h5>
    BU Research Libraries<\/a>
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