1. How to start research at NNMC
2010
National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) Directorate for Professional Education Clinical Investigations Department
How to start research at NNMC
September, 2010
Marina Borovok, PhD
Head of Research Education,
Clinical Investigations Department,
NNMC
Research Course

2. "There is always a better way to do it.
Find it !!!"
— Thomas A. Edison
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

3. How we can find “a better way to do it”?
Only through the best available scientific knowledge, and research-based decision making.
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

4. Presentation Outline I. How to start research at NNMC:
- Obtaining a DKO/AKO account,
- Registering with IRBNet,
- Completion of CITI training,
- Research topic selection,
- Research protocol/publication preparation,
- Research protocol/publication submission.
II. NNMC Research Resources :
- Responsible Conduct of Research Service (RCRS),
- Stitt library,
- Research Protocol/Publication Help,
- Education/Mentoring Resources,
- ICEBERG;
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

5. Research Cue Card
3/25/2017

6. I. How to start research at NNMC
2010
Step 1: Obtaining a DKO/AKO account at
(DMRN page on DKO/AKO website).
Cue Card Reference:
In my presentation I’d like to accomplish the following…
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide 6
Research Course

7. Step 1: Obtaining a DKO/AKO account (cont.)
Login using your AKO/DKO username and password
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

8. Step 1: Obtaining a DKO/AKO account (cont.)
You are at the DMRN site at
Click on the IRBNet Entry button
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

9. Step 1: Obtaining a DKO/AKO account (cont.)
Instructions are at the RCRS website
(see Appendix 1)
Questions?
Please contact Mr. Luis Calvo at
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

10. Instructions are at the RCRS website
Step 2: Registering with IRBNet, e-portal for publications and protocol submission.
Cue Card Reference:
Instructions are at the RCRS website
(see Appendix 2)
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

11. Step 2: Registering with IRBNet, e-portal for publications and protocol submission (cont.)
Questions?
Please contact Mr. Luis Calvo at
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

12. Step 3: Completion of CITI training
Cue Card Reference: Principal Investigators, Associate Investigators, Research Staff, as well as anyone coming into contact with Human Subjects or involved with the consent process or study design are required to complete this course.
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

13. Step 3: Completion of CITI training
The course is available at
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

14. Completion of CITI training
First Time Users need to register at
Questions?
Please contact Mrs. Toby Perkins at
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

15. Now you are done with the registrations and training. What is next?
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

16. Next steps: 4-5
The entire research writing process can be divided into easily manageable and clear steps:
STEP 4: Develop a Research Question
Select a topic
Find Sources to support your ideas
STEP 5: Research Protocol Preparation:
Literature Review
Start Writing
Statistical Analysis
Complete Detailed Study Protocol
STEP 6: Submit your proposal via
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

17. Step 4: Research topic selection
Cue Card Reference: In order to do that you need to consult with your Department Chair/Supervisor/Mentor. Need help to choose your Mentor? Please contact Dr. Marina Borovok at
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

18. 2010
Good research question: could the "FINER" criteria be applied to it? F- Feasible.  Is the question answerable?  Do you have access to all the materials you will need to do the study?  Do you have access to enough subjects?  Will you have enough time and money?  Do you have the expertise to do this study or can you collaborate with someone who does? I- Interesting.  The question has to be interesting to the investigator, but should also be interesting to others. N- Novel.  Has this study been done before?  Does it add to the current body of medical knowledge? E- Ethical.  Risk/benefit ratio? Can the study be done with a minimal risk?  Will an IRB approve the study? R- Relevant.  Will it further medical science?  Will the results change clinical practice, health policy or point towards further avenues of research? If your question fails on any one of these 5 criteria, it is probably not worth putting much effort into. Additional reading: Appendix 3
Research Preparation Course

19. Step 5: Research Protocol Preparation
Literature Search help: Mr. Fredric Simms, MLS Medical Researcher, Phone: (301) address: Bldg. 1, 1st floor, rm 1633 Scientific Writing for Manuscripts and Protocol Preparation help: Dr. Brian Deevey, Medical Editor, Phone: (301) Statistical Data Analysis help: Dr. Francois O. Tuamokumo Mathematical Statistician Phone: (301) Bldg. 1, 4th floor, rm 4342
Cue Card Reference:
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide 19

20. Step 6: Protocol submission via
Cue Card Reference:
Submission instructions are available on the IRBNet portal, under Forms and Templates.
Questions?
Please contact RCRS at
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

21. Next steps are: SRP,IRB approval
These steps will be successful if you worked on the Research Protocol with help of the NNMC specialists (Step 5) 
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

22. IMPORTANT TO REMEMBER !!! Cue Card Reference:
You may not begin your research until
you have received
an IRB Approval and Approval Letter
from the Commander, NNMC.
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

23. The Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC)
The Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC) processes are very similar to NNMC, since both centers follow most of the same regulations.
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

24. The National Capital Region Military Medical Centers POCs:
National Naval Medical Center (NNMC) , Responsible Conduct of Research Service Sheila Gaines Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WRAMC), Department of Clinical Investigation Verna Parchment Malcolm Grow Medical Center (MGMC), IRB Office Cheryl James The Uniformed Services University (USU), Research Office Maggie Pickerel
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

25. Questions?
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

26. II. NNMC Research Resources
Responsible Conduct of Research Service (RCRS) – HUMAN SUBJECT PROTECTION Stitt library Research Protocol/Publication Help, Education/Mentoring Resources, ICEBERG;
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

27. HUMAN SUBJECT PROTECTION Cue Card Reference:
RCRS
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

28. RCRS information
Bldg. 1, 4th floor, room 4394 RCRS Intranet RCRS Internet Questions: Head of the Clinical Investigation Department: CAPT Jeffrey Lenert, MD
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

29. STITT LIBRARY
Cue Card Reference: Bldg. 8, 1st floor, room 1390 (subject to change) Stitt Intranet Stitt Internet Questions:
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

30. STITT LIBRARY
Hours Main Number Monday-Thursday   Friday                   
Staff
After Hours Access is available Contact Ann Holman at
or visit the Circulation Desk to sign up for an access account, and we'll contact you when your card is ready. 
Library Access Card
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

31. Research Protocol/Publication Help
Literature Search:
Comprehensive DB specialist: Mr. Fredric Simms, MLS
Scientific Writing :
Medical Editor: Brian Deevey, PhD
Statistical Data Analysis:
Mathematical Statistician: Francois O. Tuamokumo, PhD
All specialists provide hands-on workshops.
Cue Card Reference:
3/25/2017

32. Education/Mentoring Resources
Research Course: 9 CME/CE, 2 days ( ); 2010: 9/23-24, 11/1-2. Hands-on Research Preparation Course: April-December, 2010, Th., noon PubMed Search Course: October 15, 2010 Head of Research Education: Marina Borovok, PhD Cue Card Reference:
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

33. Interdepartmental Collaborative Bethesda Research Group
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

34. Help National Naval Medical Center a premier research organization
ICEBERG Mission
Help National Naval Medical Center
to become
a premier research organization
in the Department of Defense.
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide 34

35. Questions?
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide

36. Thank You!
My Contact Information:
Marina Borovok, PhD
Head of Research Education
Clinical Investigation Department
Professional Education Directorate
National Naval Medical Center
8901 Wisconsin Avenue,
Bldg. 1, Rm. 4372,
Bethesda, MD 20889
Phone:
Fax:
3/25/2017
NNMC Research Guide 36