Study Coordinators Organization for Research and Education (SCORE)

Goals

The goal of SCORE is to provide URMC research coordinators and staff opportunities to network and collaborate as well as providing support. This is done via monthly meetings, mentoring and a email distribution list. An awards program was also developed.

SCORE Meetings

The participants of this UR CTSI-sponsored group meet to share information, collaborate, develop tools and best practices, and learn about processes related to human subject research management

Mentoring

Many of SCORE's members are experienced coordinators who can share their expertise on specific tasks or provide one-on-one professional guidance to coordinators who are in new positions or have new responsibilities coordinating human subject research at the University.

Contact

Share questions, feedback, or suggestions for SCORE activities with SCORE team.

How to Apply

SCORE is open to all study coordinators across the university. Email SCORE to join the announcement and chat distribution lists.

Past Projects

SCORE recognizes the constant hard work and dedication of each and every one of our study coordinators at the University of Rochester. To better recognize outstanding work, the UR CTSI developed four awards to be given annually to study coordinators who demonstrate excellence in Meliora values, teamwork, mentorship, and patient or research participant engagement. Each award carries a $50 monetary bonus.

Teamwork Award

The Teamwork Award recognizes commitment to consistently modeling open communication, cooperation and inclusion, and for building collaborative relationships to accomplish organizational goals.

• Elisabeth Hayward, 2024
• Coordinator team for Preventative Care for Children with Asthma study (Stephanie Betts, Maria Fagnano, MPH, Halle Platten, Ignacio Sanchez, Reynaldo Tajon, Paul Tremblay, RN), 2023
• Sarah Dermady, 2022

Meliora Award

The Meliora Award recognizes commitment to the Meliora values of equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect and accountability in every day work through words, actions and dealings with others.

• Michelle Smith, 2024
• Sarah Cawley, 2023
• Christine Annis, 2022

Mentorship Award

The Mentorship Award recognizes commitment to the mentorship values of an individual, who demonstrates a willingness to share their knowledge, skills and time with others as well as encouraging the mentees to gain confidence in their skills and develop professionally.

• Valerie Chiodo, 2024
• Elizabeth Carbonell, 2023
• Amy Cheshire, 2022

Engagement Award

The Engagement Award recognizes commitment to outstanding patient or research participant engagement by implementing innovative research processes, including teaching, collaboration and positively impacting the commitment of the research participant.

• Soroush Mortaz-Hedjri, 2024
• Sean Cossett, 2023
• Elizabeth Luebbe, 2022

Current Course

The group meets monthly on the third Wednesday of each month at 3 pm.  Past presentations are also available for reference.

Resources

Study Coordinator Excess Supply Inventory is a list of supplies from different departments that are free for other departments to use. Contact the respective person listed for the item you want to use.

The Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) is a non-profit organization solely dedicated to representing, supporting, and advocating for clinical research professionals. ACRP supports individuals and life science organizations globally by providing community, education, and credentialing programs. To learn more about our local ACRP Western New York(WNY) Chapter or the ACRP certification, visit the WNY ACRP, email the chapter admin, or use the WNY ACRP Contact Form.

The Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) is a nonprofit, professional organization dedicated to continuing education and development of clinical research professionals. Learn more about about the WNY Chapter of SOCRA here.

Phlebotomy Training Resource for Study Team Members is a for-fee service provided by UR Medicine Lab. This in-person program is designed to orient the study team member to standardized phlebotomy techniques and best practices and to apply knowledge through a structured practicum, which, when successfully completed, will result in the study team member's readiness for performing phlebotomy at the University of Rochester and its affiliates.

​Clinical Material Services Unit provides distribution of investigational drugs, devices and overall supply chain management for multi-center studies and large University studies.

The Office of Regulatory Support offers a number of services to assist clinical research teams.

The Office of Research & Project Administration provides many resources for training and clinical research and trials operations.

The Office for Human Subject Protection  provides educational programs and resources to assist researchers in protecting the rights, welfare, and safety of human subjects.

The Research Subjects Review Board Office manages the University IRB-review processes, whether reviewed within the University or by an outside IRB.

Phlebotomy Training Resource for Study Team Members is a for-fee service provided by UR Medicine Labs. This in-person program is designed to orient the study team member to standardized phlebotomy techniques and best practices and to apply knowledge through a structured practicum, which, when successfully completed, will result in the study team member's readiness for performing phlebotomy at the University of Rochester and its affiliates. It is the responsibility of the phlebotomist to meet maintenance requirements (six-month post-orientation and annual training an competency demonstration) per NYS Department of Health regulations.

Research Subject Recruitment and Retention tools, resources and databases.

Clinical Trials Central Laboratory Services provides clinical laboratory assays and support for researcher studies.