Research Navigation Services

Mindy Thompson, Research Navigation Specialist

About

We provide personalized support to connect researchers with the resources essential for their success. We are dedicated to supporting your unique needs at every stage of the research process.

Whether you’re a new researcher just beginning your journey or an experienced principal investigator concluding a long-term project, we are here to guide you. From accessing specialized databases and funding opportunities to navigating complex research protocols and administrative processes, we can connect you to the right tools and support to advance your work and achieve your research goals.

We are dedicated to enhancing your research experience by connecting you with resources tailored to your specific needs. We understand that research can be a complex process, and having the right resources at your fingertips can make all the difference.

We can help you navigate:

Data Management

  • Establish and manage a database in REDCap
  • Capture data in an electronic research notebook (LabArchives)

Ethics & Compliance

  • Declare conflicts of interest
  • Establish MTAs, DUAs, and NDAs

Funding & Grant Management

  • Identify funding sources
  • Grant preparation and submission
  • Grant financial management
  • Track and report on study progression
  • Payroll confirmation compliance

Onboarding & Training

  • Introduce new faculty and staff to the University’s research infrastructure
  • Train faculty and staff

Policies & Procedures

  • Report your trial in ClinicalTrials.gov
  • Prepare IND and IDE submissions
  • Advise on IRB, IBC, and IACUC applications

Project Planning

  • Develop research questions and hypotheses
  • Establish collaborative teams
  • Evaluate the literature
  • Develop databases
  • Develop protocols
  • Identify effective sample sizes

Regulatory Requirements

  • Report your trial in ClinicalTrials.gov
  • Prepare IND and IDE submissions
  • Advise on IRB, IBC, and IACUC applications

Study Start-Up

  • Establish an account for the study
  • Ensure all regulatory and ethical requirements are met
  • Utilize research support units, centers, and core facilities
  • Enhance participant recruitment

Study Closeout

  • Facilitate IRB study closure
  • Ensure all NIH closeout requirements are met
  • Finalize financial closeout and reporting
  • Determine what to do with equipment after the project