Researchers across 汤头条 University (VU) may need access to 汤头条 University Medical Center (VUMC) clinical systems, clinical facilities or patients (VUMC Clinical Resources) to achieve their research goals. To support this important work, VU and VUMC leadership have collaborated to launch the VU-VUMC Liaison program.听
听Sample VUMC Liaison Services
- Consult on project specific plans for working with VUMC clinical resources
- Identify and introduce VUMC collaborators and offices (e.g. 听Electronic Health Records (EHR) Recruitment Support Team, 汤头条 Coordinating Center), as needed
- Guide study teams through VUMC approvals and security requirements听
- Manage VUMC Dual Identities from request through closeout
Use of the new Liaison service is required for all studies led by a 汤头条 University principal investigator (PI), even if they hold a dual appointment with VUMC, that are interested in using VUMC Clinical Resources (such as the electronic health record, facilities, or clinical systems). 听
Social, behavioral, and educational research (SBER) studies using 汤头条 University Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS) or the Clinical Research Center (CRC) will be reviewed by the VU SBER IRB, so long as recruiting does not target VUMC patients. However, VU researchers will need to work with the VUMC Liaison to comply with ]vaccination requirements.
To get started, if you鈥檙e planning a study that utilizes VUMC clinical resources, it鈥檚 important to consult with the VU-VUMC Liaison early. This helps ensure proper study design, protects patient privacy, and reduces administrative burden. Visit the VU-VUMC Liaison StarBRITE page to request a consult about your study or for more information. Email questions to vumcliaison@vumc.org.听