ANNOUNCEMENTS

Mentor Applications for the Summer Student Scholar Program Due March 2, 2009

Several faculty mentors with active research projects that could involve a student during the summer are needed. Research interests of mentors and students will be matched. If you are interested in being a research mentor for this program, please complete and submit the online application form. More information is available on the Summer Scholar Program Mentor page of the CBR website. You may also contact Kristi McLeod (Kristi.McLeod@bhs.org or 794-4466).

Abstract Submission Deadline for Research Week is Monday, April 20, 2009

NEW: Online Submission Required

Abstracts for Research Week, which takes place May 19 -22 2009, will only be accepted through the online submission form. All submisions must have IRB or IACUC approval or exemption.The deadline to submit abstracts is Monday, April 20, 2009. If you have any questions, please contact Kristi McLeod at 4-4466 or Kristi.McLeod@bhs.org.

Poster Requirements

Posters must be attached to foam board for display at Research Week. Easels will be available. A good vendor for poster printing is www.postersession.com.

Nominations for the Annual Award for Outstanding Achievements in Clinical Research Due April 20, 2009

Research Assistants, Regulatory Specialists, Coordinators and Managers Are Eligible

Submit nominations for this award by April 20, 2009 to HRPP Integrity and Education Manager, Karen Christianson, RN, CCRP. Nominations should include the name, title, division of the nominee as well as a narrative description of rationale for the nomination. Nominees will be asked to provide a current CV and other background materials as appropriate.

The award will be announced during Research Week by the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs.