1 Overview of Resources Andria Pontello, MBA, MS, RD

2 CTSA –Definable academic home for Clinical and Translational Research –60 academic medical research institutions –Works to transform the local, regional, national environment to increase the efficiency and speed of clinical and translational research ICTS –Encompasses research resources, education and training, pilot funding opportunities, and community engagement –Director/PI: Dr. Dan Cooper ICTS/CTSA

3 Biostatistics Biomedical Informatics Regulatory Assistance (FDA Consult, Scientific Design) Ethics Core Laboratory Clinical Research Resources –Nursing –HPL/Exercise Physiology –Nutrition –Imaging Research Resources

4 Pilot Program –Funds 6-7 pilot projects per year –~$25,000-30,000 –Matching department funds encouraged Seed Grant Program –ICTS resources can be requested at no charge for studies looking to obtain pilot data for grant applications Pilot Funding Opportunities

5 ICTS Research Rates Service DescriptionIndustry Non-Industry Funded (30% Subsidy)* Nursing Nutritionist Exercise/Pulmonary Function Testing - VO2 Max Exercise/Pulmonary Function Testing - Steady State Biostatistics No Subsidy DEXA - Whole Body DEXA - Spine/Hips Core Laboratory Assayist Core Laboratory Director Consult Core Laboratory Genomic Consult

6 Obtaining ICTS Services Letter of Support –Investigators can receive an ICTS Letter of Support for grant submission only after budget review Resource Application Submission –Can be done by contacting Andria Pontello or Lisa Hinojosa –Reviewed by the Resource Allocation Committee (bi-monthly) –Approved for one year allocations –Funded investigators (non-industry) can apply for a 30% subsidy