Upon completion of this activity, learners will be able to:
Review the current situation regarding new concept proposals.
Describe key steps to develop a shovel-ready concept.
Describe what qualities make a concept proposal shovel-ready.
Vet 3 trial examples for feasibility in Cycle 2.
References
USDHHS National Institutes of Health
Speaker(s): Linda Fu, MD, MS
Speaker(s) Bio
Dr. Linda Fu joined the National Institutes of Health in January 2021 and serves as the Lead and Project Scientist for the ECHO IDeA States Pediatric Clinical Trials Network (ISPCTN) for the ECHO Program, NIH Office of the Director. She is responsible for ensuring scientific rigor and impact of the research conducted in ECHO ISPCTN, working closely with investigators within the network to develop and implement trials, as well as report results.
Dr. Fu spent 15 years as a general pediatrician and clinical researcher focused on community-based interventions to promote the health and well-being of children, especially those living in underserved or impoverished areas, prior to joining the ECHO ISPCTN team. Her research examined the interplay of social networks, the health care system and community characteristics on child health. She also oversaw research and created programs to support the academic development of community-based pediatric faculty members in the teaching hospital where she worked.
