Gillette Research Administration: What We Do, Who We Are
The Gillette Research Administration is responsible for managing Gillette’s portfolio of externally funded research studies and service agreements supported by governmental, nonprofit and private sector sponsors. We provide staff expertise and clinical research support for investigators conducting research that is aligned with established programs.
The department works closely with investigators, clinical, regulatory, and ancillary services staff in all phases of grant and contract management from pre-award proposal development and submission to post-award financial management to clinical research. Gillette Research Administration also maintains systems which support clinical research. General requests can be directed to research@gillettechildrens.org.
Who We Serve
Research Administration is the first point of contact for research occurring within Gillette Children's. Our office serves Gillette researchers, employees and our patients. Gillette Research Administration also works collaboratively with researchers from the University of Minnesota.
Our Mission
Provide professional guidance, administrative expertise and comprehensive services to assist those passionate about performing research to secure funding and conduct research of the highest quality to improve the care of people who have disabilities.
Human Subjects Protection
The University of Minnesota Institutional Review Board (IRB) serves as the IRB of record for Gillette research. Gillette maintains an independent Federal Wide Assurance and designates the University IRB as the IRB of record for all Gillette research.
Research Questions
Call Research Administration at 651-229-1745 or email research@gillettechildrens.com.
Required Training for Research
To ensure that all research conducted at Gillette Children’s meets the standards for Human Subjects Protection, all personnel conducting research at Gillette must complete training pertaining to the following areas. If you have issues accessing any of the training information below, please email research@gillettechildrens.com or call at 651-229-1745.
Human Subjects’ Protection: The Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) online tutorial hosted by the University of Miami Medical School Server. This must be renewed per IRB requirements, which vary from IRB to IRB.
Privacy: Annual HIPAA training at Gillette or proof of training at your primary institution.
Conflict of Interest: FCOI online training module or proof of FCOI training at your primary institution. Training must be renewed every four years.
Conducting Research: Any other training required by a granting or sponsoring agency.
Research Policies
Find out more about Conflict of Interest in Research by sending an email to Research@gillettechildrens.com.