Workshop

May 20, 2021: Materials from the Recent HCSRN ePCT Workshop Are Available

Posted on by Gina Uhlenbrauck

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The Health Care Systems Research Network (HCSRN), in partnership with the NIH Health Care Systems Research Collaboratory, presented a virtual workshop on Essentials of Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials (ePCTs) on May 11-12, 2021. The sessions introduced concepts in the design, conduct, and implementation of ePCTs, with a particular focus on methods relevant to health services researchers.

View the HCSRN Workshop slides and recordings.

Visit the ePCT Training Resources webpage for more resources, including self-study guides, handouts, and video modules.

May 10, 2021: Dr. Clyde Yancy to Give Keynote Address This Friday to Launch Diversity Workshop Grand Rounds Series

Posted on by Damon Seils

Photographs of Dr. Clyde Yancy on the left and Dr. Kanecia Zimmerman on the right
Dr. Clyde Yancy (left) and Dr. Kanecia Zimmerman (right)

The NIH Collaboratory this Friday, May 14, will use its popular ePCT Grand Rounds platform to launch a special workshop series on diversity in pragmatic clinical trials.

Dr. Clyde Yancy of Northwestern University will begin the series with a keynote address, "Diverse Representation Among Clinical Trial Participants: Why It Is Important and How We Can Improve." Dr. Kanecia Zimmerman of Duke University will facilitate the discussion. The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, May 14, at 1:00 pm eastern. Join the online meeting.

The webinar series—Inclusion of Diverse Participants in Pragmatic Clinical Trials—will focus on increasing engagement of diverse participants and building trust, recruiting diverse research sites, learning from implementation science to maximize diversity, and developing a pipeline of trainees from underrepresented groups to be leaders in pragmatic clinical research.

Other upcoming sessions in the diversity workshop series include:

All sessions are free and open to the public; no registration is required. Recordings will be archived on the Grand Rounds website.

April 26, 2021: Registration for 2021 HCSRN Conference to Close on May 3rd

Posted on by Damon Seils

Logo for HCSRN 2021Registration for the 2021 Health Care Systems Research Network (HCSRN) Conference will close on Monday, May 3. The NIH Collaboratory is partnering with HCSRN to offer a workshop at the conference, which will be held virtually on May 11 and 12.

The workshop, Essentials of Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials (ePCTs), will provide an introduction to investigative opportunities for pragmatic clinical trials embedded in healthcare systems, along with strategies for conducting clinical trials that provide real-world evidence necessary to inform both practice and policy.

Offered free to all conference registrants, the workshop will include firsthand ePCT experiences and case studies from the NIH Collaboratory. Speakers will include program officers and senior staff from NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices and senior investigators from the NIH Collaboratory Demonstration Projects and the Coordinating Center.

The learning objectives of the workshop include:

  • To clarify the definition of ePCTs and explain their utility
  • To introduce attendees to the unique characteristics and challenges of designing, conducting, and implementing ePCTs within diverse health care systems
  • To increase the capacity of health services researchers to address important clinical questions with ePCTs

CONFERENCE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
HCSRN 2021: Looking Forward and Embracing Change—Preparedness for the Future During Uncertain Times
May 11-12, 2021

February 4, 2021: NIH Collaboratory to Offer Workshop on Essentials of ePCTs at 2021 HCSRN Conference

Posted on by Damon Seils

Logo for HCSRN 2021The NIH Collaboratory is partnering with the Health Care Systems Research Network (HCSRN) to offer a workshop at the 2021 HCSRN Conference, which will be held virtually on May 11 and 12.

The workshop, Essentials of Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials (ePCTs), will provide an introduction to investigative opportunities for pragmatic clinical trials embedded in healthcare systems, along with strategies for conducting clinical trials that provide real-world evidence necessary to inform both practice and policy.

Offered free to all conference registrants, the workshop will include firsthand ePCT experiences and case studies from the NIH Collaboratory. Speakers will include program officers and senior staff from NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices and senior investigators from the NIH Collaboratory Trials and the Coordinating Center.

The learning objectives of the workshop include:

  • To clarify the definition of ePCTs and explain their utility
  • To introduce attendees to the unique characteristics and challenges of designing, conducting, and implementing ePCTs within diverse health care systems
  • To increase the capacity of health services researchers to address important clinical questions with ePCTs

CONFERENCE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
HCSRN 2021: Looking Forward and Embracing Change—Preparedness for the Future During Uncertain Times
May 11-12, 2021

December 21, 2020: IMPACT Collaboratory Seeks Applicants for 2021 Training Workshop

Posted on by Damon Seils

Logo for the NIA IMPACT CollaboratoryThe NIA IMPACT Collaboratory is inviting applications from early- and mid-career researchers for its first annual training workshop and retreat, “Building Skills to Conduct Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials for People Living with Dementia (PLWD) and Their Care Partners.” Up to 25 participants will be accepted to attend the event on April 7 and 8, 2021.

This virtual 1.5-day workshop and retreat will provide a foundation in practical aspects of designing and conducting embedded pragmatic clinical trials in Alzheimer disease and related dementias through a combination of panel discussions, small group sessions, and networking opportunities with experts in the field. Workshop modules will focus on healthcare systems, implementation science, and study design.

Read more about the event and how to apply.

The NIA IMPACT Collaboratory is supported by a grant from the National Institute on Aging. Its mission is to advance care for persons with dementia and their caregivers in real-world settings by building national capacity to conduct pragmatic clinical trials that test interventions embedded in healthcare systems.

April 29, 2020: Dr. Robert Califf Will Give Keynote Address to Launch EHR Workshop Grand Rounds Series

Posted on by Damon Seils

The NIH Collaboratory will use its ePCT Grand Rounds platform on Friday, May 1, to launch a special workshop series on electronic health records (EHRs). The webinar series, Advances at the Intersection of Digital Health, Electronic Health Records and Pragmatic Clinical Trials, will highlight advances in digital health, new approaches and evolving standards for EHRs, and implications for researchers conducting pragmatic trials.

In this week’s series kickoff, Dr. Robert Califf will present a keynote address, “Can the COVID-19 Crisis Lead to Reformation of the Evidence Generation Ecosystem?” Dr. Califf is head of strategy and policy for Verily Life Sciences and Google Health. The Grand Rounds session will be held on Friday, May 1, at 1:00 pm eastern. Join the online meeting.

Other upcoming sessions in the EHR workshop series include:

April 1, 2020: Pre-conference Workshop on Essentials of ePCTs Offered at AcademyHealth 2020 Annual Research Meeting

Posted on by Damon Seils
Update (April 27, 2020): As a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency, AcademyHealth has canceled the in-person Annual Research Meeting, previously scheduled for June 13-16 in Boston, and all adjunct events. Read the announcement.

The NIH Collaboratory is partnering with AcademyHealth to offer a full-day pre-conference workshop at the 2020 Annual Research Meeting in Boston. The workshop, Essentials of Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials (ePCTs), will provide an introduction to investigative opportunities for embedded healthcare systems research, along with strategies for conducting clinical trials that provide real-world evidence necessary to inform both practice and policy.

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This is the second year the NIH Collaboratory has offered this workshop at the Annual Research Meeting. The workshop will include firsthand ePCT experiences and case studies from the NIH Collaboratory. Speakers will include program officers and senior staff from NIH Institutes, Centers, and Offices and senior investigators from the NIH Collaboratory Demonstration Projects and the Coordinating Center.

The learning objectives of the workshop include:

  • To clarify the definition of ePCTs and explain their utility
  • To introduce attendees to the unique characteristics and challenges of designing, conducting, and implementing ePCTs within diverse health care systems
  • To increase the capacity of health services researchers to address important clinical questions with ePCTs

SEMINAR DETAILS AND REGISTRATION
Saturday, June 13, 2020, 8:00 am-5:00 pm
Hynes Convention Center, Boston, Massachusetts

A note on the COVID-19 public health emergency: AcademyHealth is closely monitoring the impact of the COVID-19 public health emergency. At this time, considering the currently available information, AcademyHealth intends to hold the 2020 Annual Research Meeting as planned. Read AcademyHealth’s recent update on the Annual Research Meeting for more information.