About
The UK College of Medicine Office of Research established the Research Professionals Network (RPN) to offer professional development opportunities and facilitate meaningful discussions on research-specific topics. The network supports a diverse group of research professionals across clinical, basic science, and translational research within the UK College of Medicine (COM), Markey Cancer Center (MCC), and Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS).
With over 140 members, the RPN has developed two specialized tracks to better serve our community: the Clinical Research Track and the Basic Science Research Track. The Clinical Research Track, which meets on the second Monday of each month, has grown into a dynamic and collaborative community. As a newly established track, the Basic Science Research Track is poised for exciting growth and we look forward to seeing the impact it will have.
Finding Strength in Numbers: RPN Supports Professional Research Staff
DECEMBER 08, 2024
"The College of Medicine’s Research Professionals Network (RPN) is more than just a gathering of clinical research experts; it is a vibrant community born from a shared vision.
What started as a brief discussion among a handful of research team members and College of Medicine leadership has blossomed into a network of over 170 members, comprised of research professionals from the college, the Markey Cancer Center (MCC), and the Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS). The RPN is organized and supported by the college’s Office of Research."
RPN Meeting Topics
Clinical Research Track
Monday, Mar. 10, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
From Overview to Deep Dive: Exploring CRSO Managed Research Systems and Oncore’s Untapped Potential
Stephanie Cason, BS, CCRP, Research Systems Educator, UK Clinical Research Support Office
Basic Science Research Track
To Be Announced
Joint Track Meetings
Monday, April 14, 2025 - 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Data Management: Policy and Practice
- Presented by: Isaac Wink, MLIS, Research Data Librarian
Monday, Oct. 13, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Prioritizing Well-being among Research Professionals
- Presented by: Lisa Williams, MSSA, Associate Dean for Well-Being
RPN Archives
RPN Archives FY24-25
- March 10, 2025 - From Overview to Deep Dive: Exploring CRSO Managed Research Systems and Oncore’s Untapped Potential: View Slides | View Recording
- February 10, 2025 - A Practical Chat about Good Clinical Practice: View Slides | View Recording
- January 13, 2025 - EPIC Panel Discussion: View Slides | View Recording
- November 11, 2024 - Budget Development and Negotiation: View Slides | View Recording
- October 14, 2024 - Addressing Language Diversity in Research: View Slides | View Recording
- September 9, 2024 - Research Professionals Mentorship Program: View Slides | View Program Information
- August 12, 2024 - Grant Development and Research Navigation Services Document
- Grant Services (Kelly Meulendyke) and Research Navigation Services (Mindy Thompson): View Slides
- Nursing Research Committee (Patti Howard): How to Begin Nursing Research Document
RPN Archives FY23-24
- May 13, 2024 - UK HR Training and Development: View Recording
- April 8, 2024 - Informed Consent: View Slides | View Recording
- March 11, 2024 - Data Management and Sharing: View Slides | View Recording
- February 12, 2024 - UK ForagerOne: View Slides
- February 12, 2024 - Electronic Charting: View Slides
- February 12, 2024 - RPN Engagement Survey: View Slides
- January 8, 2024 - RPN Mentorship Program: View Slides
- December 11, 2023 - Informed Consent: Perception to Process: View Slides
- November 13, 2023 - UK College of Medicine Office of Wellness and Well-Being Overview: View Slides
- September 11, 2023 - CRSO Services for Clinical Trial Budgets: View Slides
RPN Archives FY22-23
- June 12, 2023 - UK College of Medicine Grant Support: View Slides
- May 8, 2023 - ClinicalTrials.gov Registration and Reporting: View Slides
- April 10, 2023 - CCTS Regulatory Resources and Services: View Slides | View Recording
- April 10, 2023 - FORWARRD Initiative Overview: View Slides
- March 13, 2023 - Auditing Clinical Research Studies: View Slides
- February 13, 2023 - NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy Update: View Slides
- December 12, 2022 - CCTS Services to Support Research Professionals: View Slides
- December 12, 2022 - CCTS and CRSO Services and Resources: View Document
- November 14, 2022 - CRSO Coverage Analysis Overview: View Slides
- October 10, 2022 - The CRSO: An Overview: View Slides
- August 8, 2022 - OSPA UK Research Infrastructure: View Slides | View Recording
- July 11, 2022 - UK College of Medicine Orientation to Clinical Research: View Slides