Department of Research
The
Department of Research is located in the Thorlakson Building at
HSC:
HSC
Department of Research
MS7 - 820 Sherbrook Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada R3A 1R9
Reception Phone: 204-787-2404 |
Fax: 204-787-4547
Director of Research: Dr. John Wilkins
Manager, Research Administration: Maria Loureiro
HSC
DEPARTMENT OF RESEARCH:
The Department of Research was established to ensure that
research studies performed at the Health Sciences Centre are
scientifically sound and ethical (through the review and
approval of the University of Manitoba Research Ethics Boards)
and to determine the impact of research projects on the
institution’s resources and/or staff.
Vision:
To achieve excellence in research through the provision of
infrastructure and support to investigators; promote
cross-disciplinary cooperation, and the preservation of ethics
and partnerships between stakeholders in the advancement of
clinical / healthcare science.
Mission:
To encourage and support programs of clinical / healthcare
research at the Health Sciences Centre, which advance the state
of medical knowledge, enhance the health of residents of
Manitoba and support the development of technology transfer and
commercial application opportunities within Manitoba. To achieve
this Mission, the Department of Research strives to provide a
safe, comfortable and supportive infrastructure for research
while integrating accepted ethical values as expressed by the
University of Manitoba (U of M) Research Ethics Board.
Research Studies at the Health Sciences Centre – Submission
Process:
All research studies (Clinical Research studies which are
sponsored by pharmaceutical companies, Grant-funded, and
Investigator-driven studies) undertaken at the HSC must be
submitted to Department of Research
for review and approval before commencement of the study at HSC,
to determine if and how any research study has an impact on HSC
and its staff, and to ensure costs generated by research studies
are recovered.
Patient Privacy:
All research studies are to be conducted in accordance with the
Personal Health Information Act of Manitoba (PHIA).
How
Is Research Reported To / Approved By HSC?
The HSC Research Impact Approval Form is to be completed and
submitted to the Protocol Officer with the required
copies of the protocol, etc. Instructions are included in the
form, which can be found in the Public Folders of MS Outlook,
under the Research Department Folder.
A
Contract Research Surcharge Agreement for
pharmaceutically-sponsored studies must be completed and signed.
This form is available in the Public Folders of MS Outlook,
under the Research Department Folder. The Specific Purpose
Account application form must be completed if funds are to be
held at HSC. It is located in the Public Folders of MS
Outlook, under the Finance/All Finance Forms section.
If you
do not have access to HSC MS Outlook or have any questions
regarding the HSC Impact process or forms, contact the
Protocol Officer (787-4968).
Research contracts for all studies conducted at HSC are
be to written as a three party agreement – between the
sponsor or granting agency/ investigator/ and institution.
All contracts are to be submitted to the Protocol Officer
(787-4968) for institutional review and signature.
Ethics submissions for all research studies must be made
to University of Manitoba Research Ethics Board (UMREB).
The current version of the REB Submission Form must be
completed. Proof of Ethics approval must be received by the
Protocol Officer before research can commence at HSC.
Information on the submission process for the UMREB is available
at their website:
http://www.umanitoba.ca/medicine/ethics/.
Financial Transactions through Research Accounts
The Financial Analyst for the Department of Research
monitors all financial transactions that are processed through
the HSC Research Accounts. If you need information or have
questions regarding research accounts, contact the Financial
Analyst (787-1948).
Assistance with the Ethics submission process for clinical
research trials:
The HealthTrials office,
as part of the Department of Research, will assist Investigators
and study sponsors with the preparation of site specific Subject
Information and Consent Forms and Ethics submissions for
research studies on which overhead is applicable. Contact
healthtrials@hsc.mb.ca
(or 787-2084) for more information.
Institutional Overhead / Study Budgets:
Institutional overhead (currently 20%) is charged on
clinical trials sponsored by pharmaceutical companies. Some
departments charge an additional overhead. Investigators
should check with their department to determine if there is an
additional departmental overhead. Ensure that the correct
overhead amount is included in the preparation of the study
budget. It should be calculated and added to the “per
patient” cost in the study budget.
A
sample budget template for research studies is available, which
can be used as a guide. For further information, contact
healthtrials@hsc.mb.ca.
Grant Funding Competitions For Investigator-Driven Research
Projects
HSC
Department of Research Personnel Awards administered by the HSC
Foundation:
The HSC Foundation awards a General Grants Competition, Allied
Health Awards, Nursing awards, the Opportunities Fund, and the
DeWiele-Topshee and Olenick awards. Check the Public Folders,
the HSC Focus, Corporate Office General Announcements. For
additional information contact the HSC Foundation office at
(204) 787-2022 or their web page:
www.hscfoundation.mb.ca.
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for Good Clinical Practice
at the Investigative Site:
An SOP template specific to the Health Sciences Centre is
available for research groups. It is based on Good Clinical
Practice Guidelines, the Code of Federal Regulations, Health
Canada Therapeutic Product Directorate Guidelines, and the ICH
Harmonized Tripartite Guideline (Good Clinical Practice:
Consolidated Guideline).
For more information, go to:
www.hsc.mb.ca/healthTrials_SOP.htm
To view the template, contact
healthtrials@hsc.mb.ca
Transportation of Dangerous Goods
For information on upcoming training for researchers, contact
healthtrials@hsc.mb.ca.
Health Canada
Health Canada approval is required for many research studies.
For
more information, go to their web page:
www.hc-sc.gc.ca/index-eng.php
Health
Canada requires that research study documents are retained for
25 years after study completion. For information on long term
storage of research documents for studies conducted at HSC
contact
healthtrials@hsc.mb.ca.
Department of Research – Who to contact:
