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Adaptation of Semiautomated Circulating Tumor Cell (CTC) Assays for Clinical and Preclinical Research Applications
Published on: February 28, 2014
A CTSA-sponsored program for clinical research coordination: networking, education, and mentoring
Debra S Brandt1, Michael Bosch, Meg Bayless
1College of Nursing, The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA. debra-brandt@uiowa.edu
Abstract:
Upon receipt of the National Institutes of Health Clinical and Translational Science Award, the University of Iowa's Institute for Clinical and Translational Science committed to develop an infrastructure for research professionals. Three goals were established: (1) identification of research professionals within the University of Iowa, (2) development of an educational series, including orientation and continuing education, and (3) development of a mentoring system. The purpose of this paper is to describe the process of development, initiation, and outcomes of a successful networking, educational, and mentoring system crafted for research professionals at the University of Iowa.
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