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Translating Science to Policy in AppalTRUST: A Tobacco Center on Regulatory Science

This presentation will provide an overview of AppalTRUST, the University of Kentucky Tobacco Center on Regulatory Science. This integrated center is recruiting 2000 Appalachian adults to learn about tobacco product use patterns and provide the Food and Drug Administration with guidance on effective tobacco-related policies in this region.

Introducing Abvarra eReg: CRSO's New Electronic Regulatory Management System

Objectives: To share key features and demonstrate functionality of the Advarra eReg system: 

BERD & CCTS Pilots: What You Need to Know before You Submit

Session Summary: In this session, CCTS members will present on BERD's role in the CCTS Pilot submission process. Dr. Joel Thompson will discuss the CCTS Pilot submission process and the incorporation of a BERD review with the proposal. Dr. Kelsey Karnik will discuss the process of the BERD review, including analytical tips when writing the proposal and how to incorporate BERD feedback. Dr. Emily Slade will discuss how to involve quantitative collaborators when a CCTS Pilot is awarded.   

REDCap Training Series: Advanced

This training is intended for those who are familiar with the basic features of REDCap. The session will cover building a longitudinal research project in REDCap.      Objectives:   Understand calculations   Import data   Explore new dashboard features   More information here.

REDCap Training Series: Intermediate

This training is designed for REDCap users who already know how to navigate the program and create a basic survey.    Objectives:   -Become familiar with arrangement of projects and set up in REDCap   -Create a multi-survey project   -Understand E-Consent and IRB considerations   -Use REDCap reports and reporting features More information here.

REDCap Training Series: Beginner

This training is intended for those who have never used REDCap, and will cover:   • Logging into REDCap   • Orientation to REDCap Navigation Bar   • Basic features and functions    o User rights    o Reports   • Creating a survey      Contact Brent Seeders (brent.seeder@uky.edu) before this training to set up a REDCap account  

BMI Lunch and Learn: Utilizing CCTS for Data Curation & Statistical Expertise in Clinical Research

Presented by James Aaron, MHA, PMP and Sarah Jane Robbins, MPH, MS in UK Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS)

2025 CCTS Spring Conference

20th Annual CCTS Spring Conference Pioneering Pathways: Innovative Trial Design in Translational Sciences April 1, 2025, 8 a.m–5 p.m. Central Bank Center, Lexington More information here.  

REDCap Training Series: Intermediate Level

This training is designed for REDCap users who already know how to navigate the program and create a basic survey. Class Objectives:

BERD BITES: Air Pollution Monitoring and Modeling for Health Studies

BERD BITES: Air Pollution Monitoring and Modeling for Health Studies Air pollution exposure is the largest environmental risk to human health, associated with increased risk of premature death, cardiovascular diseases, respiratory diseases, metabolic diseases, and adverse birth outcomes. The presenters of this event will talk about different exposure assessment tools and opportunities in various levels (e.g., personal to national levels) to study the health impact of air pollution.   Presented by: