Abstract
Background/Aims This session will provide investigators, project teams, and organizational administrators with a basic understanding of the HMO Research Network’s (HMORN) structure and organization, as well as several key processes the HMORN has developed to streamline collaboration across sites. Those new to the Network, to multi-center research, or just needing a refresher will benefit from an overview of HMORN governance, the Virtual Data Warehouse (VDW), multi-site grant writing tools and resources, and the IRB ceding process.
Methods HMORN staff will provide a high-level orientation of governance structures, communication tools and mechanisms, the Collaboration Toolkit, HMORN consortia, and scientific interest groups. A member of the Network’s Grant Development Resources Workgroup will provide a review of the many tools and resources available to grant writers, along with information about how to access them. The Virtual Data Warehouse (VDW) and the query-tool HMORNnet will be presented by the VDW Operations Committee, along with information about tools and resources for investigators and programmers to make the most of these resources. Finally, the IRB Workgroup lead will present an overview of the HMORN’s successful IRB ceding process in order to provide teams with the information needed to determine if the ceding process is right for their project, and if so, how to use it.
Results Session attendees will be given the opportunity to ask questions of the panel of presenters during an open discussion period at the end of the session.
Conclusions The HMORN is a dynamic organization. New staff attend the annual conference each year, and the HMORN is constantly improving upon and expanding its resources. This orientation session will serve as an excellent way for attendees to directly connect with those most able to help them understand the Network and make the most of its resources and processes.
