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IMPACT Collaboratory Announces the 2023 Faculty Scholars

Posted on by Sonya Sutton

The IMPACT Collaboratory is pleased to announce the 2023 IMPACT Faculty Scholars.

This program aims to enhance the career development of investigators in the design and conduct of embedded pragmatic clinical trials for people living with dementia and their care partners by integrating them into the activities of our Cores and Teams. Faculty Scholars attend monthly Core meetings, are mentored by an IMPACT executive committee member, engage in scholarly projects to enrich career development, and attend Collaboratory-wide events including Training Workshops and the Annual Business Meeting and Scientific Conference. Throughout the year, Faculty Scholars partichttps://impactcollaboratory.org/about-us/cores-and-teams/ipate in monthly Grand Rounds and quarterly Research-in-Progress seminars in addition to other opportunities for career development, training, and networking. Faculty Scholars are nominated by IMPACT members.

The 2023 IMPACT Faculty Scholars:

  • Alyssa Aguirre, MSW, LCSW, The University of Texas at Austin
  • Roman Ayele, PhD, MPH, Veterans Affairs (VA) Denver-Seattle Center of Innovation
  • Zachary Baker, PhD, Arizona State University Edson School of Nursing and Health Innovation
  • Kuan-Hua Chen, PhD, University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • Natalie Douglas, PhD, The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professionals, Central Michigan University
  • Natalie Ernecoff, PhD, MPH, RAND Corporation
  • Beth Fields, PhD, University of Wisconsin–Madison
  • Lisa Juckett, PhD, OTR/L, CHT, The Ohio State University School of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences
  • Maria Mora Pinzon, MD, MS, FACPM, University of Wisconsin–Madison School of Medicine and Public Health
  • Annalisa Na, PhD, Drexel University College of Nursing and Health Professions
  • Darina Petrovksy, PhD, RN, Rutgers School of Nursing; Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy, and Aging Research
  • Kendra Ray, PhD, MPH, New York University Grossman School of Medicine
  • Guangyu Tong, PhD, Yale School of Public Health
  • Tiffany Washington, PhD, The University of Georgia School of Social Work
  • Emma Zang, PhD, Yale University

Learn more about our Faculty Scholars and which IMPACT Core or Team they are working with at this link.

IMPACT Collaboratory announces release of funding opportunity RFA for Cycle 5A of Pilot Program

Posted on by Sonya Sutton

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Imbedded Pragmatic Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and AD-Related Dementias (AD/ADRD) Clinical Trials (IMPACT) Collaboratory is pleased to announce a Request for Applications for the Pilot Grants Program Cycle 5A.

 In this cycle, the IMPACT Collaboratory will fund up to five 1-year awards for pilot pragmatic clinical trials (ePCTs) that test non-pharmacological interventions embedded in health care system(s) for people living with Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD) and their care partners. All applications should make a convincing case that the pilot ePCT proposed can take the next step to a full-scale Stage IV effectiveness ePCT, as defined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). It is anticipated that Pilot Studies will be funded for up to $200,000 in direct costs for a maximum of 12-months (direct costs were raised from $175,000 to $200,000). Applicants from under-represented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for funding. For more information, please see our Pilot Grants Program page.

All applications for pilot ePCTs that evaluate non-pharmacological interventions to improve the care of people living with AD/ADRD and their care partners will be considered. However, this grant cycle will prioritize applications for interventions in these populations that aim to:

  • Improve care through behavioral economics “nudge” interventions;
  • Reduce inequities in health care;
  • Reduce potentially inappropriate medications through de-prescribing; or
  • Improve care in emergency departments.

The goal of the pilot projects is to generate the preliminary data necessary to design and conduct a future full-scale Stage IV effectiveness ePCT (based on the NIH Stage Model) funded through other grant mechanisms (NIH or other sources). Preference will be given to applications that address dementia care for populations traditionally marginalized or underrepresented in clinical trials and those that promote health equity.

Informational Webinar

An optional informational webinar will be hosted to provide investigators with an overview of application details and an opportunity to ask questions. Pre-registration is required using the link below.

Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 12:00pm ET: Registration closed.

 Letters of Intent (LOI) – Required
Interested applicants are required to submit an LOI. LOIs are accepted on a rolling basis through:

March 3, 2023 @5PM ET

Full Proposals (By invitation only)

Applications selected for further consideration will be invited to submit a full proposal due:

June 16, 2023 @ 5pm ET

Apply Now for the 3rd Annual Virtual ePCT Training Workshop | January 25-26, 2023

Posted on by Erin Luers

Building Skills to Conduct Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials for People Living with Dementia and their Care Partners

Wednesday, January 25th, 2023  |  11:00am - 3:30pm ET
Thursday, January 26th, 2023  |  11:00am - 5:00pm ET

Apply here!

This year’s modules will focus on:

  • Using real-world data to identify PLWD and ascertain outcomes in ePCTs
  • Designing the implementation evaluation for an ePCT
  • Defining a pilot: What is a pilot study for an ePCT?

The IMPACT Collaboratory will hold our third annual Training Workshop on January 25-26, 2023 entitled Building Skills to Conduct Embedded Pragmatic Clinical Trials (ePCTs) among People Living with Dementia (PLWD) and their Care Partners. This 1.5-day virtual workshop features all new material to build a foundation in practical aspects of designing and conducting ePCTs in Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and AD-related dementias (ADRD). The workshop will include a combination of activities including: panel discussions, small group sessions, and networking opportunities with experts in the field.

We are inviting applications from early to mid-stage researchers who seek to develop competence in designing and conducting ePCTs of non-pharmacological interventions embedded in health care systems for PLWD and care partners.

Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Transmit knowledge about designing and conducting ePCTs among PLWD and care partners in health care systems that integrates considerations related to identifying PLWD and ascertaining pragmatic outcomes
  • Problem-solve common challenges in designing and conducting ePCTs for PLWD and care partners
  • Apply the acquired knowledge to move their current and future research in ePCTs forward, including applying for competitive funding

Successful applicants will be expected to complete selected readings and online training prior to the workshop. All participants are expected to attend and participate in the entire 1.5-day event.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your online application using the following link:
IMPACT Training Workshop Application

Deadline: October 21, 2022

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Applicants should have an MD, PhD, or equivalent research degree
  • Hold a full-time position at an academic or research organization in the United States
  • Early-stage investigators pursuing careers conducting ePCTs in AD/ADRD
  • Mid-career investigators seeking to pursue research on ePCTs in AD/ADRD

Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Selection Criteria: Applicants will be selected based on their demonstrated commitment to improving care of PLWD and/or their care partners through the conduct of ePCTs in HCS and the potential impact of the workshop on promoting the applicant’s career in this area.

Find the working agenda and more information about the workshop on our website at impactcollaboratory.org/training-workshop. Email IMPACTcollaboratory@hsl.harvard.edu with questions regarding this opportunity.