Human Subjects Logistics Core

The Human Subjects Logistics (HSL) Core supports the RCCWB with respect to scientific studies involving human subjects in laboratory, observational, and descriptive research contexts. The HSL Core collaborates with the Statistical & Data Management (SDM) Core to support RCCWB’s early-career investigators in their research with respect to: IRB interactions, consent/assent forms and processes, recruitment strategies, implementation challenges, and related scientific and logistical facets. The HSL Core provides these investigators with the necessary structure, equipment, and technical assistance to conduct cogent studies. In consultation with the RCCWB’s scientific mentors, the HSL Core supports the development and submission of high-quality R01 (and R01-equivalent) grant applications in line with the Center’s COBRE mission. 

Core Activities 

• Provides guidance over measurement planning and data collection, including choice of measures, psychometric evaluation, consideration of response burden, and other issues.
• Interfaces with IRB and assists investigators with human subjects requirements and reporting.
• Advises on design of consent/assent forms and consenting process.
• Assists investigators with the planning and implementation of participant recruitment.
• Guides and assists investigator teams in the use of qualitative methods, including focus groups and interviews, in consultation with the SDM Core.
• Assists in grant application development and submission processes.
• Hosts and conducts workshops and other learning opportunities for RCCWB members as well as campus-wide scientists, students, faculty and staff.