Research Activities
Research activities can be divided into two arenas and represent a broad range of science. The first focuses on providing the infrastructure and tools necessary for clinical/translational investigation. This includes biostatistical support and study design assistance to investigators (Shiva Gautam PhD) and the development of assays and analysis of human-based samples through the GCRC Core Lab (Hsi-Chiang Lin). The second area focuses on providing strategic vision and initiatives both at a local BIDMC level and Harvard-wide. This is driven through Dr. Freedman’s leadership role as Director of Clinical Research Affairs at BIDMC and Harvard-wide through his leadership role with the Harvard CTSC and Harvard Catalyst.
Dr. Shiva Gautam is the newly appointed Associate Director of the Harvard CTSC Biostatistics Program at BIDMC which focuses on enhancing biostatical support at BIDMC in coordination with the Harvard wide CTSC biostatistics program. The Harvard Catalyst will not only provide the necessary financial resources to recruit more biostatistical faculty, the statistical services will provide support for grant preparation, IRB submission, protocol review, study design, data analysis and assistance with manuscript preparation.
Anna Johansson, PhD, brings the social sciences to translational research at BIDMC. A sociologist, she brings her expertise in social psychology, complex organizations and social science research methods to bear on a range of programs in the areas of medical education, simulation training, and team-based clinical quality improvement. Dr. Johansson works with both the Shapiro Institute for Education and Research, and Critical Care Quality in the Department of Medicine to advance research in the areas of medical team decision making and performance.
