Announcements
The Division of Clinical Research (DCR) provides support, education, and consultation services for the clinical research community at Mass General Brigham.
Upcoming Courses
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Additional Announcements
Mentor Junior MGB Employees through the PBA Physician Shadowing Program
Looking to mentor someone, but are worried about all the paperwork that comes with it? Sign up to host shadowing sessions through the MGH Post-Baccalaureate Association! No more extensive paperwork. Host a shadower once a month for 5 months. Fill out the interest form to get matched with a junior MGB employee!
Register today for the CPP’s 5th Annual Conference on Precision Psychiatry: Innovation to Implementation!
Occurring virtually Thursday, September 25th – Friday, September 26th, 2025.
This year’s conference has an exciting lineup of speakers and will feature Keynotes from Drs. Marion Leboyer and Steven Hyman.
Save your spot at mghcme.org/Precision2025
As always, students, fellows, interns, and trainees can register for FREE!
Please direct any questions to mghctrprecisionpsych@mgh.harvard.edu
Our team supports researchers in designing studies and acquiring, cleaning, and integrating health record data from various sources, including Epic, Research Patient Data Registry (RPDR). Snowflake(Electronic Data Warehouse- EDW), and COVID-mart and the MGH and BWH Primary Care Longitudinal Cohort (PCLC). We assist with data extraction for specific variables, cohort identification, and troubleshooting data discrepancies, ensuring comprehensive and accurate datasets for your research needs.
To start working with the DCR, download the analysis plan template, example, and example appendix before requesting your consultation.
For more information, or for information about all of the DCR Consultation Units available to MGH faculty and staff, please click here. To request a consultation, click here.
The DCR and the Clinical Research Nurse Collaborative of MGH have developed an effective orientation program for newly hired clinical research nurses. This course, available to MGB employees here, is now available to be licensed by external AMCs. Check out this flyer or contact Dan Currie to learn more about licensing this course.
The DCR is proud to announce its latest unit and consultation service. The Participant Recruitment and Retention Unit (PRRU) helps study teams enhance participant recruitment and retention efficiency and effectiveness in clinical trials. Faculty provide coaching, training, and guidance to study teams to address barriers to participation, ensuring a broader representation of participants and maintaining participant engagement throughout the study. The unit also provides expert instructional design support in developing multimedia tools and direct, hands-on study coordinator support for screening and recruiting participants.
The PRRU offers the following services:
1. Increase recruitment efficiency
— Help develop recruitment strategies and feasibility assessments, and identify catchment areas based on the study population
— Assist in developing tailored recruitment plans
— Connect with other DCR services that assist investigators with outreach and engaging MGB community health centers
2. Enhance participant retention:
— Assistance with crafting marketing strategies to help convey the message and teach potential participants about the study.
— Developing engagement strategies for long-term retention of participants.
3. Advertising and marketing support:
— Design engaging and effective study-specific recruitment materials: flyers, brochures, posters, videos, and social media ads
4. Hands-on support to investigators and study teams:
— Administrative support to display recruitment materials on electronic flat screens in clinical spaces
— Study coordinator support for screening and enrollment
5. Leverage technology and Data Analytics:
— Provide link(s) to outside companies using AI and data-driven insights to identify participants.
Learn more on our website or request a consultation.
The Center for Suicide Research and Prevention (CSRP) is pleased to announce the upcoming webinar titled, “How to support a loved one struggling with suicidal thoughts and behaviors” coming June 20th, 2025 @ 10:00 – 11:00 AM EDT.
Featured speakers include:
- Christine Moutier, MD – Chief Medical Officer, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
- David Jobes, PhD, ABPP – Professor of Psychology, The Catholic University of America
- Anthony Pisani, PhD – Professor of Psychiatry & Pediatrics, University of Rochester; Founder, SafeSide Prevention
Registration is now open and available for free at this link.
For more information about the CSRP, visit our website!