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Global REACH: Clinical Research Track

In the Research track under the Global Executive Education Program, participants will learn the foundational skills to advance clinical and translational research through every stage of a project, from proposal development and ethics to data management and manuscript writing.

The objective of the program is to develop leadership and know-how in conducting high quality clinical and translational research.

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Curriculum Highlights

Week 1

  • Welcome & Introduction to Michigan Medicine
  • Introduction to Global REACH
  • Science of Collaboration
  • Michigan Medicine's China Collaboration Platform
  • Leadership Challenge Program

Week 2

  • Introduction to Clinical and Translational Research
  • Proposal Development, Specific Aims Development
  • Effective Grant Writing
  • Manuscript Preparation and Scholarly Publishing

Week 3

  • Research Ethics
  • Conducting and Obtaining Valid Informed Consent
  • Human Subjects Protection, Institutional Review Board (IRB)
  • Study Teams Qualification
  • Biomedical Informatics
  • Data Analysis, Biostatistical Consideration
  • Mixed Methods Research
  • Technology Transfer
  • Clinical and Translational Research Mentorship
  • Communication, Social Media and Branding

Featured Presenters

Participants learn from University of Michigan leaders who are recognized some of the top experts in their respective field - not just at U-M, but across the country. Research Track program presenters include:
Steven L. Kunkel, PhD

Steven L. Kunkel, PhD

Vice Dean for Research, U-M Medical School
Peter A. Ward Distinguished University Professor
Endowed Professor of Pathology Research
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Judith Birk, JD

IRB Executive Director
HRPP Associate Director
U-M Office of Research Ethics and Compliance
David A. Hanauer

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Clinical Associate Professor
Anna S. Lok

Anna Suk-Fong Lok, MD

Professor
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Tiefei Dong, PhD

Associate Director of Licensing, Health Technologies
U-M Office of Technology Transfer