Research Professionals Network

Take your career to the next level: Join the Research Professionals Network!

The Research Professionals Network (RPN) provides an opportunity for Duke Health staff and faculty to enhance their contributions to the research community through educational and networking opportunities.  

Interested research professionals can join our listserv at docr-rpn@dm.duke.edu to receive RPN meeting invites.

Scheduled RPN Meeting Topics
RPN+ Foundational Series Sessions
Suggest a Topic
RPN Online - Past Sessions

Research Professionals Network Goals

  • Provide members with professional development opportunities
  • Foster networking amongst research professionals
  • Champion a culture of excellence within the Duke clinical research enterprise
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Upcoming RPN Meeting Topics

Sessions are held at 1PM and typically on the third Thursday of each month. All events will be hosted via Zoom until otherwise posted.

Date Topic Speaker(s)
May 16th Nurturing the Next-Gen Workforce: Tips and Tools for Successfully Hosting Interns Taryn Cavanaugh Faulk and Amanda McMillan
June 20th Running Effective Working Meetings Stephanie Freel, Ph.D.

August 15th 

3PM to 4PM

Annual RPN/RPN+ In-Person Event: Networking and Improv Session

Details:

This event is in-person only.

Registration Link Coming Soon (capped at 60 attendees). 

Location: Erwin Square - 2200 W Main St, Durham, NC 27705

Room: B-Wing Training Room

Arrival Information: Free parking available in the Erwin Square parking deck. The location is also walkable from Duke South (15-20mins) and on H1 Hospital Loop East-West (Green) bus route. Registrants will receive a map with directions to the room.

 Dylan Grewen
September 19th Best Practices for Working with the Office of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Erika Segear, Ph.D. and Kylie Opel, J.D.
October 17th AI Tools for Research Professionals Marissa Stroo 

 

RPN LinkedIn Group

The RPN LinkedIn group serves to promote networking and collaboration amongst members and other research professionals both within and outside of Duke Health. Group members are encouraged to use this platform to connect with other members, post discussion questions, share helpful resources and articles, and inform the network about other networking and professional development events in the area.

Click here to join

 

RPN+ Foundational Clinical Research Topic Series 

The RPN+ is a special edition of the Research Professionals Network (RPN) that focuses on foundational topics for clinical research professionals. While these sessions are selected with the Clinical Research New Hire Cohorts in mind, the topics may be relevant to anyone in clinical research at Duke and all are welcome to attend! Sessions are proposed and facilitated by the clinical research community. To learn more about the RPN+ or gain leadership experience by facilitating a session, visit the DOCR Onboarding and Training page. 

Registration links for these topics will be posted in the DOCR Newsletter, posted below, and sent to the RPN+ New Hire Cohorts. They will not be sent directly to the full listserv.

Suggest a Future RPN+ Topic

Sessions are typically held at 1PM on the last Thursday of the month.

Date Topic Speaker(s)
April 25th, 2024

An Introduction to Research with FDA Regulated Products and the Office of Regulatory Affairs and Quality

Add this link to your calendar to join the session when it is time: https://duke.zoom.us/j/99933300450 (Note: Duke account authentication is required for admission).

 Erika Segear, Ph.D | Director, Regulatory Affairs and Quality and David Jensen, Ph.D | Senior Regulatory Affairs Scientist
May 30th, 2024 Building Resilience for Successful Management of Clinical Research Projects as Newcomer to Duke: A CRC Perspective David Ptashnik | CRC II, Medicine CRU and Claudia Salazar | CRC II, Medicine CRU
June 27, 2024 Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, and Psychological Safety: Buzzwords for Addressing Day-to-Day Challenges Angela Rice-Warren | Duke Cancer Institute Education and Training 
August 15th, 2024 at 3PM:

In-Person Only Networking and Improv Class Event at Erwin Square in the B-Wing Training Room

See details under Upcoming RPN Meeting Topics above.

 Dylan Grewen | Regulatory Coordinator Sr., Duke Office of Clinical Research
September 26th, 2024: Good Documentation Practices  Meg Stewart | Research Practice Manager, Duke Office of Clinical Research and Dylan Grewen | Regulatory Coordinator Sr., Duke Office of Clinical Research 

 

 

Research Professionals Network Online

You can review the content from previous Research Professionals Network meetings using the following links.

  • April 18th, 2024 | RPN |  Delivering & Receiving Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, and the PEP Process | View Recording | Slides
  • March 28, 2024 | RPN+ | myRESEARCHsuite | View Recording | Slides
  • March 21st, 2024 | RPN |  A Life-Changing Clinical Trial for My Family: The Other Side of Research | View Recording | Slides
  • February 29, 2024 | RPN+ | Top Ways to Tank Your Team: Why Some Teams Succeed While Others Fail | View Recording | Slides
  • February 15, 2024 | RPN | Tips on Navigating Tier Advancement From a CRC II and Manager Perspective | View Slides | View Recording
  • January 25, 2024 | RPN+ | Presenting Yourself with Professional Poise | View Recording
  • January 18, 2024 | RPN | Reflecting on 10 Years of RPN Success and Charting the Course for the Next Chapter | View Slides | Recording
  • December 14, 2023 | RPN | Emotional Eating | View Slides | Recording
  • November 30, 2023 | RPN+ | Social Media Advertising - Is it Right for Your Research Studies? | View Recording | Slides
  • November 16, 2023 | RPN | An Overview of the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People | View Recording | Slides
  • October 26, 2023 | RPN+ | Tips and Tools for Communicating with Clinical Research Participants | View Recording | Slides
  • October 19, 2023 | RPN | Growing Your Toolbox - Tips and Tricks I Learned From Growing Mine | View Recording | Slides
  • September 28, 2023 | RPN+ | Panel Discussion on Professional Certifications for Clinical Research | View Recording | RAC Slides
  • September 21, 2023 | RPN | Clinical Trials Transformation Initiative - What is Quality by Design? | View Recording | Slides
  • August 10, 2023 | RPN/RPN+ | In-Person Networking Bingo Game at Erwin Square (not recorded)
  • June 29, 2023 | RPN+ | Clinical Quality Management Program (CQMP) and Research Monitoring | View Recording | Slides | CQMP Materials on myRESEARCHpath
  • June 15, 2023 | RPN | Taking Control of Guilt and Shame: the Power of Vulnerability | View Recording | Slides
  • May 31, 2023 | RPN+ | Clinical Research Study Startup Workflow - A Beginner's Guide for Study Teams | View Recording | Slides
  • May 18th, 2023 | RPN | Delivering & Receiving Constructive Feedback, Goal Setting, and the PEP Process | View Recording | Slides
  • April 27, 2023 | RPN+ | Strategies for Getting Timely Responses and Asking for Help from Busy People | View Recording | Slides
  • April 13, 2023 | RPN | Duke's WE-R Program for Non-Traditional Hiring and Career Transitions into Clinical Research | View Recording | Slides
  • March 30, 2023 | RPN+ | Setting SMART Goals and Managing Time for Professional Development | View Recording | Slides
  • March 16, 2023 | RPN | Responsive and Clear Communications to Get What You Need | View Recording | Slides
  • February 23, 2023 | RPN+ | Using Duke Employee Tuition Benefits to Further Your Education and Career | View Recording | Slides
  • February 16, 2023 | RPN | Exploring Implicit Bias | View Recording | Slides | Resource List
  • January 26, 2023 | RPN+ | CRC Study Highlight: Overview, Tips, and Lessons Learned | View Recording 
  • January 19, 2023 | RPN | Thriving as a Research Staff Member | View Recording | Slides
  • December 15, 2022 | RPN | Healthy Habits Through the Work Day and Mindful Holiday Help | View Recording | Slides
  • December 8, 2022 | RPN+ | Teamwork and Being a Good Team Member | View Recording | Slides
  • November 17, 2022 | RPN | Growth Mindset, Our Toolbox to Thrive and Succeed | View Recording | Slides
  • November 10, 2022 | RPN+ | Tips and Tools for Communicating with Clinical Research Participants | View Recording | Slides
  • October 20, 2022 | RPN | What is RPN+? An Overview of the New Hire Cohort & Mentoring Programs for Clinical Research | View Recording | View Slides
  • September 29, 2022 | RPN+ | Responsive and Clear Communications to Get What You Need | View Recording | Slides
  • September 16th, 2022 | RPN | Bite-Size Well-Being During Times of Uncertainty | View Recording | Slides
  • August 25, 2022 | RPN+ | It is all in your head! But... it shouldn't be. The Case for Proper Storage Locations and SOPs | View Recording | Slides
  • August 18, 2022 | RPN | Lessons Learned from the Translational Omnics Research Misconduct Case | View Recording | Slides
  • June 30, 2022 | RPN+ | Are They Available!? Using Outlook and Calendars to Your Advantage | View Recording | Slides
  • June 16, 2022 | RPN | Professional Development and Career Paths in Clinical Research: Considering Your Path and Being Part of the Change | View Recording | Slides
  • May 26, 2022 | RPN+ | Professional Development and Career Paths in Clinical Research | View Recording | Slides
  • May 19, 2022 | RPN | eTools for Clinical Research at Duke - 2022 | View Recording | Slides
  • April 28, 2022 | RPN+ | Typical Clinical Research Meetings and Participating Effectively | View Recording | Slides
  • April 21, 2022 | RPN | CRU 2.0: How We Restructured Psychiatry CRU | View Recording | Slides
  • March 24, 2022 | RPN+ | Communication Methods: Should I Text or Email This? | View Recording | Slides
  • February 24, 2022 | RPN+ | Starting Out Social with RPN+ Mentoring and Peer Community Building | View Recording | Slides
  • February 17, 2022 | The Practice of Return of Research Findings to Participants | View Recording | Slides
  • January 20, 2022 | Understanding the Differences in Communication Styles and Health Literacy between the US and Hispanic/Latino Populations | View Recording | Slides
  • December 16, 2021 | Preserving Your Well-Being | View Recording | Slides
  • October 21, 2021 | Holding a Space for Possibility: Flexible Thinking at Work and Home | View Recording
  • September 16th, 2021 | Empowering the Participant Voice: Research Participant Perceptions Survey | View Recording | Slides
  • August 19th, 2021 | How Can Research Staff Support Building Research Ready Communities | View Recording | Slides
  • July 9th, 2021 | Building Your Portfolio for Tier Advancement: Writing Tips and Strategies | View Recording | Slides
  • May 20th, 2021 | Team Management and Microsoft Teams | View WebEx | Slides
  • April 15th, 2021 | Taking a Chance at Something Big: Duke Clinical Research at Pickett Road | View Webex | Slides
  • March 18th, 2021 | Using Social Media to Recruit (During a Pandemic)| View Webex | Slides
  • February 18th, 2021 | "Understanding the Burden of COVID-19 in Healthcare Workers: Early Results from the HERO Program​ Speaker" | View Webex | Slides
  • December 10th, 2020 | "The Many Roles of the Registered Dietitian + Healthy Eating During Holidays"| View Webex | Slides
  • November 19th, 2020 | “Leadership During Difficult Times- There is No Time Like the Present” | View Webex | Slides
  • October 22, 2020 | “Diversity in Clinical Research: What We’ve Learned” | View Zoom
  • September 24,2020 | “Team Science” | View Zoom | Slides
  • August 20th, 2020 | “What You Should Know When Switching to eConsent” | Slides
  • June 18, 2020 Task Management Practices and Tools for Clinical Research at Duke | View Webex | Slides
  • May 28, 2020 | Developing your Growth Mindset | View Webex | Slides
  • May 7, 2020 | Professional Portfolio Development – You Don’t Have to Hit Pause! | View Webex | Slides
  • March 5, 2020 | Overview of Crucial Conversations | View Webex | Slides
  • January 23, 2020 | Resume Preparation | View WebEx | Slides
  • November 14, 2019 | Why Research Matters - Research Study-Bullous Pemphigold
  • October 24, 2019 | Growth Mindset and Mentorship | 
  • September 18, 2019 | Exploring New Technologies and Learning Opportunities | View WebEx | Slides
  • August 22, 2019 | Overview of the Clinical Quality Management Program | View WebEx | Slides
  • July 25, 2019 | Improving Readability in Clinical Research | View WebEx | Slides
  • June 6, 2019 | Project Management for Clinical Research: Myths, Realities, and Practicalities for Success | View WebEx | Presentation Slides | Overview of UNCW CLR Program
  • April 18, 2019 | WebEx Tips and Tricks for Hosting Successful Online Meetings | View WebEx | Slides
  • March 20, 2019 | Strategies for Building Your Professional Portfolio at Duke | View WebEx | Slides 
  • February 21, 2019 | Effective Communication: How to Avoid the Common Pitfalls and Maximize Professional Strengths | View WebEx | Slides | Handouts
  • January 31, 2019 | Professionalism in Research | View WebEx | Slides
  • December 6, 2018 | Social Networking
  • November 8, 2018 | Long-term Preparation for Tier Advancement Panel Discussion
  • October 19, 2018 | FDA Audits WebEx | View WebEx
  • October 11, 2018 | Professionalism in Research Conversation Café
  • September 13, 2018 | Showing Leadership at any Level Panel Discussion
  • August 9, 2018 | Work-Life Integration Workshop
  • June 7, 2018 | Professional Development and Certification Opportunities through SOCRA and ACRP
  • May 16, 2018 | Journal Club Meet-up
  • April 23, 2018 | Journal Club Meet-up
  • April 19, 2018 | “Understanding Generational Differences and How They Impact the Workplace” by Keynote Speaker Dan Nagy
  • March 21, 2018 | Journal Club Meet-up
  • March 14, 2018 | Making the Most of Your Performance Review | Slides
  • January 2018 | RPN Relaunch Event “Networking 2.0” with Keynote Speaker Kris McGuigan
  • November 2017 | Designing for Engagement, Recruitment and Retention: Do you see what they see? From Idea to Implementation | Slides
  • September 2017 | Conversation Café: Shaping the Future of the RPN
  • August 2017 | How to Introspectively Reset When Your Buttons are Pushed in the Workplace | Audio | Slides
  • June 2017 | Tools and Strategies For Managing Multiple Projects | Audio | Slides
  • April 2017 | Coordinator Self-Care in Therapeutic Areas Involving Bereavement | Audio
  • March 2017 | There Is No "I" in "Team" | Audio | Slides
  • February 2017 | Unlocking Your Leadership Potential | Audio
  • September 2016 | What REDCap Can do For You
  • August 2016 | Duke - UNC Collaborative | View
  • June 2016 | Investigational Drug Services
  • March 2016 | Office of Corporate Research Collaborations: When to use MTAs and DUAs
  • January 2016 | Documenting Data Flow
  • September 2015 | Having Difficult Conversations with Teammates, Employees and Managers
  • August 2015 | Polishing Your Impromptu Presentation Skills
  • June 2015 | Leadership in Health Care
  • May 2015 | Thinking Beyond the Silos
  • April 2015 | IRB Behind the Scenes
  • March 2015 | Research Professionals Job Classifications

 

For more information, please contact DOCR-rpn@dm.duke.edu.