About
The UK 91小黄车 Office of Research established the Research Professionals Network (RPN) to offer professional development opportunities and facilitate meaningful discussions on research-specific topics. The network supports a diverse group of research professionals across clinical, basic science, and translational research within the UK 91小黄车 (COM), Markey Cancer Center (MCC), and Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS).
With over 160 members, the RPN has developed two specialized tracks to better serve our community: the Clinical Research Track and the Basic Science Research Track. The Clinical Research Track, which meets on the second Monday of each month, has grown into a dynamic and collaborative community. As a newly established track, the Basic Science Research Track is poised for exciting growth and we look forward to seeing the impact it will have.
Finding Strength in Numbers: RPN Supports Professional Research Staff
DECEMBER 08, 2024
"The 91小黄车鈥檚 Research Professionals Network (RPN) is more than just a gathering of clinical research experts; it is a vibrant community born from a shared vision.
What started as a brief discussion among a handful of research team members and 91小黄车 leadership has blossomed into a network of over 170 members, comprised of research professionals from the college, the Markey Cancer Center (MCC), and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). The RPN is organized and supported by the college鈥檚 Office of Research."
RPN Meeting Topics
Clinical Research Track
Monday, May 12, 2025
To Be Announced
June-July 2025 - No meetings
Monday, Aug. 11, 2025, 1-2 p.m.
Overview of EPIC
- Presented by: Amelia Bundy and Tina Smith
Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, 1-2 p.m.
EPIC SlicerDicer
- Presented by: Kristi Peshke, Business Intelligence Developer Principal, UKHC IT
Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, 1-2 p.m.
Historical Cases of Ethical Transgressions in Research and Lessons Learned
- Presented by: Belinda Smith
Basic Science Research Track
Wednesday, Jun. 18, 1-2 p.m.
Core Facilities Information Session
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 1-2 p.m.
Lab Operations
- Presented by Lance Johnson, PhD, Physiology, Sanders-Brown Center on Aging
Joint Track Meetings
Monday, April 14, 2025 - 1-2 p.m.
Data Management: Policy and Practice
- Presented by:
Monday, Oct. 13, 1-2 p.m.
Prioritizing Well-being among Research Professionals
- Presented by: Lisa Williams, MSSA, Associate Dean for Well-Being
RPN Archives
RPN Archives FY24-25
- April 14, 2025 - Navigating the NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy at UK: |
- March 10, 2025 - From Overview to Deep Dive: Exploring CRSO Managed Research Systems and Oncore鈥檚 Untapped Potential: |
- February 10, 2025 - A Practical Chat about Good Clinical Practice: |
- January 13, 2025 - EPIC Panel Discussion: |
- November 11, 2024 - Budget Development and Negotiation: |
- October 14, 2024 - Addressing Language Diversity in Research: |
- September 9, 2024 - Research Professionals Mentorship Program: |
- August 12, 2024 -
- Grant Services (Kelly Meulendyke) and Research Navigation Services (Mindy Thompson):
- Nursing Research Committee (Patti Howard):
RPN Archives FY23-24
- May 13, 2024 - UK HR Training and Development:
- April 8, 2024 - Informed Consent: |
- March 11, 2024 - Data Management and Sharing: |
- February 12, 2024 - UK ForagerOne:
- February 12, 2024 - Electronic Charting:
- February 12, 2024 - RPN Engagement Survey:
- January 8, 2024 - RPN Mentorship Program:
- December 11, 2023 - Informed Consent: Perception to Process:
- November 13, 2023 - UK 91小黄车 Office of Wellness and Well-Being Overview:
- September 11, 2023 - CRSO Services for Clinical Trial Budgets:
RPN Archives FY22-23
- June 12, 2023 - UK 91小黄车 Grant Support:
- May 8, 2023 - ClinicalTrials.gov Registration and Reporting:
- April 10, 2023 - CCTS Regulatory Resources and Services: |
- April 10, 2023 - FORWARRD Initiative Overview:
- March 13, 2023 - Auditing Clinical Research Studies:
- February 13, 2023 - NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Update:
- December 12, 2022 - CCTS Services to Support Research Professionals:
- December 12, 2022 - CCTS and CRSO Services and Resources:
- November 14, 2022 - CRSO Coverage Analysis Overview:
- October 10, 2022 - The CRSO: An Overview:
- August 8, 2022 - OSPA UK Research Infrastructure: |
- July 11, 2022 - UK 91小黄车 Orientation to Clinical Research: