Welcome to the Department of Medicine’s Clinical Research Webpage!
Vice-Chair of Clinical Research
The office of the Vice-Chair of Clinical Research is dedicated to supporting and enhancing the research endeavors in our department.
This pages guides access to resources and support for those interested in advancing their clinical research careers. Driven by the vision of fostering a culture of excellence and innovation, we aim to provide our faculty with the tools and knowledge necessary to excel in these research pursuits. The office is focused on providing support for clinical research career development, skill building, identification of funding sources and advice and assistance for those working to obtain funding. Streamlined infrastructure support for clinical trials in the DOM includes standardized and optimized budget templates, HR-approved clinical research staff hiring and promotional structures, access to staff training resources and certification opportunities.
Here are some of the key resources and support available:
- Institute of Clinical and Translational Sciences (ICTS)
- Clinical Research Toolkit: [Behind Firewall] – Find helpful templates for budgeting, links to training videos for clinical research staff, links to the newly revamped HR structure for your clinical research staff.
- Collaboration and Networking: We believe in the power of collaboration and the strength of interdisciplinary research. The DOM network of researchers, clinicians, and partners can help you advance your research, through access to networking and collaborations that can accelerate your program and promote impactful research outcomes. Our team organizes regular networking events to foster connections and collaborations among DOM members engaged in trials and human research.
- Faculty in Clinical Research Directory (Excel)
- Directory Modification Form (To add yourself or area of interest to directory)
- Mentorship and Career Development: As Vice-Chair of Clinical Research, Dr. Sweitzer, is committed to guiding and supporting DOM faculty and learners in their research careers. We offer personalized mentorship, one-on-one consultations, and career development resources to help faculty members reach their full potential as clinical researchers.
- Contact the Vice Chair for Clinical Research through Jasmine Pugh (pugh.j@wustl.edu)
We are here to support and champion the research goals of our faculty members and trainees at WashU. If you have any questions, require further information, or would like to suggest something to our team, please don’t hesitate to reach out?
Together, we can make important contributions to medical knowledge, and improve patient care through high quality, impactful research and trials.