Category: Frequently Asked Questions

This table outlines mental health resources available to those at the Brigham and Mass General Brigham, including trainings, apps and other programs such as childcare support.

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This table outlines trainings for the different remote collaboration tools available to those at the Brigham and Mass General Brigham. The table also includes general remote work guidance and comparison charts compiled by other groups across MGB.

Please also note data sharing policies and guidance.

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What training do I need?

• Learning Paths

Where can I find other learning opportunities?

• Brigham Research Education
• Subscribe to the Education Newsletter
• Harvard Catalyst Education

What resources are available to support my research at the Brigham?

The Center for Clinical Investigation offers a wide range of services to support clinical research at the Brigham. Some of these services include:

• Protocol Design
• Biostatistics Support
• Operational Support

What resources are available to help with contracts and budgeting?

• Clinical Trials Office
  • OnCore (Clinical Trial Management System)
  • Budgeting Resources (including Medicare Coverage Analysis)

Where should I manage my data?

Researchers capture and manage data in many different ways:

• Electronic Data Capture (EDC) Systems
• All Researchers must create a LabArchives account:
  • Brigham Quick Start Guide to Activation
  • Quick Tips
  • Guide to LabArchives and Clinical Research

How do I view and manage my IRB protocol?

Note: You must be listed on the IRB protocol and delegated the appropriate responsibilities before beginning any clinical research.

• Insight is the protocol management system at Mass General Brigham. The Humans Module is for IRB protocols. You can request access to Insight by submitting a Help Desk ticket.
  • Access Insight
  • Insight Use Guide
  • Mass General Brigham IRB Website & IRB Policies
  • For Principal Investigators:
    • Create IRB protocol
    • Manage existing IRB protocol

How can I conduct my research in accordance with federal and institutional policies?

• Mass General Brigham Quality Improvement Program
• Logs/Templates for Study Management
• Regulatory Binder
• ClinicalTrials.gov
  • Database
  • Trial Registration Information
• Investigational New Drugs (INDs) and Investigational Devices (IDEs)
• Massachusetts Controlled Substances Registration

How do I use Epic to bill properly?

• Brigham Clinical Research Patient Care Billing Toolkit

Are you doing cancer research?

• Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center
• Protocol Management Systems