Thursday, January 22, 2009
Dear Clinical Research Professionals and Data Managers for CIBMTR transplant centers:
The CIBMTR is pleased to announce the release of the first section of the CIBMTR Forms Instruction Manual. The Forms Instruction Manual is designed to assist data management professionals in completing and submitting forms to the CIBMTR.
The General Instructions section of the CIBMTR Forms Instruction Manual is now available on the CIBMTR website: http://www.cibmtr.org/DATA/data_idx.html. The manual is posted under the Data Management Manual heading.
The General Instructions component of the manual provides information regarding the Forms Selection Algorithm, SCTOD reporting requirements, the Unique ID Form, FormsNetTM2, long term follow-up, recipient transfers, and general guidelines for forms completion
The remaining sections of the manual will be released upon completion and will be announced to the network once they are accessible on the CIBMTR website
Please contact your center liaison if you have any questions.
Paula
Paula A. Watry
Associate Director of Operations/CIBMTR
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
ph: (414) 805-0686
fx: (414) 805-0714
email: pwatry@mcw.edu
The CIBMTR is pleased to announce the release of the first section of the CIBMTR Forms Instruction Manual. The Forms Instruction Manual is designed to assist data management professionals in completing and submitting forms to the CIBMTR.
The General Instructions section of the CIBMTR Forms Instruction Manual is now available on the CIBMTR website: http://www.cibmtr.org/DATA/data_idx.html. The manual is posted under the Data Management Manual heading.
The General Instructions component of the manual provides information regarding the Forms Selection Algorithm, SCTOD reporting requirements, the Unique ID Form, FormsNetTM2, long term follow-up, recipient transfers, and general guidelines for forms completion
The remaining sections of the manual will be released upon completion and will be announced to the network once they are accessible on the CIBMTR website
Please contact your center liaison if you have any questions.
Paula
Paula A. Watry
Associate Director of Operations/CIBMTR
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
ph: (414) 805-0686
fx: (414) 805-0714
email: pwatry@mcw.edu
Friday, September 12, 2008
Mark your calenders for the 2009 BMT Tandem Meeting. It will be held at the Tampa Convention Center in Tampa, Florida. This is a combined annual meeting of the ASBMT and CIBMTR and it provides a comprehensive update on blood and marrow transplantation, laboratory research and patient care for clinicians, investigator and allied health professionals.
Clinical Research Coordinators - February 10-12 (Recommended for all Clinical Coordinators New and Experienced)
The BMT Tandem Meeting - February 11-15
Meeting Registration (Early Registration Deadline: October 8, 2008)·
Hotel Reservation (Guaranteed Reservation Deadline: January 7, 2009)·
Abstract Submission (Submission Deadline: October 8, 2008)·
Scientific Agenda · CIBMTR Working Committees
Related Conferences and Programs
The BMT Tandem Meetings includes these related conferences, sessions and workshops:
· FACT Workshops for Applicant Preparation and Inspector Training – February 10
· Clinical Research Professionals – February 10-12
· BMT Center Administrators – February 11-12
· Pediatric BMT – February 12
· BMT Pharmacists – February 13-14
· Transplant Nursing – February 13-15
Meeting Registration
The deadline for Early Registration, offering the best rates, is October 9. The registration fee includes five days of scientific sessions, CME fee, meeting materials, a welcome reception and breakfast, luncheon and dinner symposia.
Hotel Reservation
Hotel reservations are first come, first served. Remember that February is a very popular vacation month in Tampa. The hotels closest to the Tampa Convention Center will fill up fast. The deadline for guaranteed reservations is January 7.
Abstracts
Abstract submission is open through October 8. Sixty-six abstracts will be selected for oral presentation, and many others for poster presentation.
Car Rental
Group discount rates are available from Avis Rent a Car System. Click here for an online reservation or call (800) 331-1600 and mention Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number S012699.
International Visitors
· Will Your Travel Require a Visa? – U.S. government information about visas, including information specific to individual countries and regions.
· How To Obtain a Visa – Streamlined procedures recently have reduced visa processing time to an average of 14 days, however visa applicants are still encouraged to apply as soon as they decide to travel to the United States and at least 3 to 4 months in advance.
· Homeland Security – Information about U.S. arrival and departure procedures intended to enhance the security of citizens and visitors and facilitate legitimate travel and trade.
· Advice from the National Academies –The National Academy of Sciences provides additional information and advice for members of the scientific community traveling to the United States.
Exhibits, Satellite Symposia and Grant Support
· Satellite Symposium Prospectus· Exhibit and Grant Support Opportunities· Remaining Support Opportunities
2008 BMT TANDEM MEETINGS
The abstracts presented at the 2008 BMT Tandem Meetings in San Diego are indexed and accessible online. They also are published in the February 2008 issue of Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation (Vol. 14, No. 2, Supplement).
Purchase Recordings and Download MP3 Files. Most sessions are available as audio CDs, synchronized audio/visual CDs and MP3 downloads. They can be purchases online:
• Plenary Sessions, Concurrent Scientific Sessions, Symposia and Oral Abstracts
• Transplant Nursing Conference
• BMT Pharmacists Conference
• Clinical Research Professionals Data Management Conference
• BMT Center Administrators Conference
Clinical Research Coordinators - February 10-12 (Recommended for all Clinical Coordinators New and Experienced)
The BMT Tandem Meeting - February 11-15
Meeting Registration (Early Registration Deadline: October 8, 2008)·
Hotel Reservation (Guaranteed Reservation Deadline: January 7, 2009)·
Abstract Submission (Submission Deadline: October 8, 2008)·
Scientific Agenda · CIBMTR Working Committees
Related Conferences and Programs
The BMT Tandem Meetings includes these related conferences, sessions and workshops:
· FACT Workshops for Applicant Preparation and Inspector Training – February 10
· Clinical Research Professionals – February 10-12
· BMT Center Administrators – February 11-12
· Pediatric BMT – February 12
· BMT Pharmacists – February 13-14
· Transplant Nursing – February 13-15
Meeting Registration
The deadline for Early Registration, offering the best rates, is October 9. The registration fee includes five days of scientific sessions, CME fee, meeting materials, a welcome reception and breakfast, luncheon and dinner symposia.
Hotel Reservation
Hotel reservations are first come, first served. Remember that February is a very popular vacation month in Tampa. The hotels closest to the Tampa Convention Center will fill up fast. The deadline for guaranteed reservations is January 7.
Abstracts
Abstract submission is open through October 8. Sixty-six abstracts will be selected for oral presentation, and many others for poster presentation.
Car Rental
Group discount rates are available from Avis Rent a Car System. Click here for an online reservation or call (800) 331-1600 and mention Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number S012699.
International Visitors
· Will Your Travel Require a Visa? – U.S. government information about visas, including information specific to individual countries and regions.
· How To Obtain a Visa – Streamlined procedures recently have reduced visa processing time to an average of 14 days, however visa applicants are still encouraged to apply as soon as they decide to travel to the United States and at least 3 to 4 months in advance.
· Homeland Security – Information about U.S. arrival and departure procedures intended to enhance the security of citizens and visitors and facilitate legitimate travel and trade.
· Advice from the National Academies –The National Academy of Sciences provides additional information and advice for members of the scientific community traveling to the United States.
Exhibits, Satellite Symposia and Grant Support
· Satellite Symposium Prospectus· Exhibit and Grant Support Opportunities· Remaining Support Opportunities
2008 BMT TANDEM MEETINGS
The abstracts presented at the 2008 BMT Tandem Meetings in San Diego are indexed and accessible online. They also are published in the February 2008 issue of Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation (Vol. 14, No. 2, Supplement).
Purchase Recordings and Download MP3 Files. Most sessions are available as audio CDs, synchronized audio/visual CDs and MP3 downloads. They can be purchases online:
• Plenary Sessions, Concurrent Scientific Sessions, Symposia and Oral Abstracts
• Transplant Nursing Conference
• BMT Pharmacists Conference
• Clinical Research Professionals Data Management Conference
• BMT Center Administrators Conference
PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDERS!!!!!
UPCOMING BMT TANDEM MEETINGS
February 24-28, 2010 Orlando
February 17-21, 2011 Honolulu
February 1-5, 2012 San Diego
UPCOMING BMT TANDEM MEETINGS
February 24-28, 2010 Orlando
February 17-21, 2011 Honolulu
February 1-5, 2012 San Diego
Welcome to the 2008 CIBMTR/NMDP
Clinical Research Professional’s Data Management (CRP/DM) Conference!
The CIBMTR and NMDP are once again collaborating to bring the Clinical Research Professionals/Data Management (CRP/DM) meeting to you in conjunction with NMDP’s annual Council Meeting. We invite you to join us in Minneapolis for essential updates and training on the TED/comprehensive Report Forms and other topics pertinent to the work you do.
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Hilton Minneapolis Hotel
1001 Marquette Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2440
Telephone: 612-376-1000 Fax: 612.397.4875
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to (TBD) contact hours of continuing education for allied health professionals.
REGISTRATION
You have two registration options available:. You may choose to attend only the CRP/DM conference, or you may choose to attend the CRP/DM conference and then stay on to also attend the NMDP Council Meeting. Registration fees for both options are outlined below:
CIBMTR/NMDP CRP/DM Conference only $175
CIBMTR/NMDP CRP/DM Conference and Council Meeting $300
Late fee if registration is received after October 13, 2008 $ 45
To Register Online please go to http://www.cibmtr.org/. Receive immediate confirmation, credit card processing and email confirmation, including receipt or invoice.
· All attendees must register online by Monday, October 13, 2008.
· A meeting registration confirmation will be emailed to you
· On-site registration is NOT encouraged
· Payment may be made by credit card or check. Indicate your payment method when you
register. Payment is due on or before October 13, 2008.
Checks may be mailed to:
National Marrow Donor Program, Attn: 2008 Council Meeting, 3001 Broadway Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1753. Fax: 612.884.8280
Registrations received in the NMDP office after October 13, 2008 must be accompanied by the above noted late registration fee.
Clinical Research Professional’s Data Management (CRP/DM) Conference!
The CIBMTR and NMDP are once again collaborating to bring the Clinical Research Professionals/Data Management (CRP/DM) meeting to you in conjunction with NMDP’s annual Council Meeting. We invite you to join us in Minneapolis for essential updates and training on the TED/comprehensive Report Forms and other topics pertinent to the work you do.
CONFERENCE LOCATION
Hilton Minneapolis Hotel
1001 Marquette Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2440
Telephone: 612-376-1000 Fax: 612.397.4875
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
The Medical College of Wisconsin designates this activity for up to (TBD) contact hours of continuing education for allied health professionals.
REGISTRATION
You have two registration options available:. You may choose to attend only the CRP/DM conference, or you may choose to attend the CRP/DM conference and then stay on to also attend the NMDP Council Meeting. Registration fees for both options are outlined below:
CIBMTR/NMDP CRP/DM Conference only $175
CIBMTR/NMDP CRP/DM Conference and Council Meeting $300
Late fee if registration is received after October 13, 2008 $ 45
To Register Online please go to http://www.cibmtr.org/. Receive immediate confirmation, credit card processing and email confirmation, including receipt or invoice.
· All attendees must register online by Monday, October 13, 2008.
· A meeting registration confirmation will be emailed to you
· On-site registration is NOT encouraged
· Payment may be made by credit card or check. Indicate your payment method when you
register. Payment is due on or before October 13, 2008.
Checks may be mailed to:
National Marrow Donor Program, Attn: 2008 Council Meeting, 3001 Broadway Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413-1753. Fax: 612.884.8280
Registrations received in the NMDP office after October 13, 2008 must be accompanied by the above noted late registration fee.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
I've got some big news to post- although hopefully people have heard
about it so it's not BIG news...
CIBMTR Milwaukee is moving on Wed., May 7, 2008 to a single location in
the new Cancer Center. All staff are getting new phone numbers
(different phone system), but E-mail addresses should remain the same.
Don't expect much in the way of communication on Wed, May 7, and it is
advisable to not send faxes that day. As of the next day we should be
up and running.
Best regards,
Diane
dknutson@mcw.edu
about it so it's not BIG news...
CIBMTR Milwaukee is moving on Wed., May 7, 2008 to a single location in
the new Cancer Center. All staff are getting new phone numbers
(different phone system), but E-mail addresses should remain the same.
Don't expect much in the way of communication on Wed, May 7, and it is
advisable to not send faxes that day. As of the next day we should be
up and running.
Best regards,
Diane
dknutson@mcw.edu
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Message from Diane Knutson, CIBMTR
Monday, Jan. 22 at 8:30AM the CIBMTR E-mail function may not be fully functional, at least the receiving end. We had a server upgrade and there are some bugs to work out. If you have any urgent messages please fax it to the CIBMTR fax +1 4144566530
Best Regards
Diane
Monday, Jan. 22 at 8:30AM the CIBMTR E-mail function may not be fully functional, at least the receiving end. We had a server upgrade and there are some bugs to work out. If you have any urgent messages please fax it to the CIBMTR fax +1 4144566530
Best Regards
Diane
Friday, December 29, 2006
Tuesday, July 08, 2003
What is the Mentoring Committee?
The CIBMTR Mentoring Committee is an international group of Clinical Research Associates who are willing to help others in their field. It is a wonderful group of people who want to help and learn with others who are doing the same work. The mentoring committee is a great resource for all involved in the ever-changing world of clinical research.
If you have a question or just want to correspond with someone who is doing the same job as you, just send your e-mail to a member of the committee.
To get in contact with a mentor, go to www.mentors.blogspot.com or use the link “Mentors”.
We have also listed some useful links – try them!
Introduction to the web site by Mary M. Horowitz, MD, MS, Scientific Director, Professor of Medicine
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that, thanks to the efforts of many dedicated CIBMTR clinical research professionals from transplant centers in several countries, that there is now a website devoted to issues faced by data managers in collecting and reporting data to the CIBMTR. This Web site is designed to positively impact the effectiveness of clinical research professionals involved in the IBMTR and other BMT and cancer-related clinical research.
The site features the following:
-Answers to frequently (and not so frequently) asked questions about hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and the CIBMTR.
-The opportunity for experienced professional mentors to assist new/inexperienced data managers with specific challenges.
-Comprehensive directions on how to properly complete the myriad of forms encountered every day by new and experienced data managers
-Help for data managers preparing for audits with practical tips from the personal experiences of other data managers.
-Many useful internal and external links to related websites, e.g. on-line medical dictionary or a helping-hand guide for data managers.
We hope that this website will shrink the “information gap” between the Statistical Center and clinical research professionals in participating transplant center. We also see the site as a clearing-house to improve efficiency, identify pitfalls, and overcome stumbling blocks by the continuous exchange of tips, shortcuts and new ideas.
Please take advantage of this site at www.datamanager.blogspot.com or through the link at www.ibmtr.org.
Thank you for your continuing efforts in the CIBMTR Research program.
Sincerely,
Mary M. Horowitz
News and Informations:
Do you want to know what is going on in the world of data managers and clinical research assistants associated with the CIBMTR work?
Use the link "News and Information" or go to www.ibmtrnews.blogspot.com.
If you have news or information that you would like to have published on this site, please send an e-mail to Joanne, Jan or Hanne (see e-mail addresses below).
Data Managers Cheat Sheet and Abbreviations.
The web site "Helping hand guide for data managers" lists the most commonly used abbreviations in BMT. You can access the Web site by using the internal link "Helping hand guide for data managers" or go to www.abbreviations.blogspot.com
The Notice board
At this Web site Data Managers can place informal information, advertisements (e.g. wishing to get in contact with other DM or CRP, a roommates to lower the cost of CIBMTR meetings, someone to do a research project with) or good advice (how to organize your work or how to make a good margarita). To get your request placed on the Notice Board send it with your E-mail address to: Hanne, E-mail: rh07604@rh.dk (NB, the mentoring committee reserves the right not to publish offensive posts).
Audit and Accreditations - tips and ideas
Data Managers and Clinical Research Professionals face different types of audits and accreditations (CIBMTR, NMDP, FACT) on a regularly basis. To help you accomplish such events, we have gathered personal experiences from DM´s and CRP´s to give you tips and ideas, you might find useful. This is based on personal experience, so errors or inconsistencies might occur. You can access the Web site by using the internal link Audits or go to www.audits.blogspot.com. If you have an experience, tips or ideas, you would like to share, send an e-mail to: Hanne, e-mail address: rh07604@rh.dk.
Meetings
At this Web site you will find information on the different meetings and training courses relevant for Data Managers (DM) and Clinical Research Professionals (CRP). You will also find travel tips and ideas relavent to the various meeting locations. You can access the Web site by using the internal link Meetings or go to www.ibmtrmeetings.blogspot.com.
Organizing the work
CRP and DM often face problems in relation to gathering the information needed to fill out the different forms. The intent of the Web site: Organizing the work is to gather and convey tips and ideas to and from CRP and DM on how to solve such problems. If you have questions that you think others might help you solve or if you have tips or ideas that you think others might benefit from then please send an e-mail to Hanne: rh07604@rh.dk
CIBMTR Forms
The aim of this Web site is to publish up-dates and changes in the CIBMTR report forms. You can find the Web site using the link CIBMTR Forms or go to www.cibmtrforms.blogspot.com. If you have questions in relation to form changes please contact the CIBMTR or one of the mentors.
Newsletter Ideas:
We would like you to submit ideas and questions for upcoming articles. Then we can publish articles of your ideas, answer the most common questions and/or address problems that you encounter when filling out the forms. If you want to see the questions and answers that have already been addressed, go to www.fillingoutforms.blogspot.com or use the link “Questions and Answers”.
If you have any suggestions on how to improve this web site e.g,. links you find useful in your work and topics you would like addressed, then send an e-mail to:
Denise Bellman email: denise.bellman@cchmc.org
Hanne Baekgaard e-mail: rh07604@rh.dk
The CIBMTR Mentoring Committee is an international group of Clinical Research Associates who are willing to help others in their field. It is a wonderful group of people who want to help and learn with others who are doing the same work. The mentoring committee is a great resource for all involved in the ever-changing world of clinical research.
If you have a question or just want to correspond with someone who is doing the same job as you, just send your e-mail to a member of the committee.
To get in contact with a mentor, go to www.mentors.blogspot.com or use the link “Mentors”.
We have also listed some useful links – try them!
Introduction to the web site by Mary M. Horowitz, MD, MS, Scientific Director, Professor of Medicine
Dear colleagues,
We are pleased to announce that, thanks to the efforts of many dedicated CIBMTR clinical research professionals from transplant centers in several countries, that there is now a website devoted to issues faced by data managers in collecting and reporting data to the CIBMTR. This Web site is designed to positively impact the effectiveness of clinical research professionals involved in the IBMTR and other BMT and cancer-related clinical research.
The site features the following:
-Answers to frequently (and not so frequently) asked questions about hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and the CIBMTR.
-The opportunity for experienced professional mentors to assist new/inexperienced data managers with specific challenges.
-Comprehensive directions on how to properly complete the myriad of forms encountered every day by new and experienced data managers
-Help for data managers preparing for audits with practical tips from the personal experiences of other data managers.
-Many useful internal and external links to related websites, e.g. on-line medical dictionary or a helping-hand guide for data managers.
We hope that this website will shrink the “information gap” between the Statistical Center and clinical research professionals in participating transplant center. We also see the site as a clearing-house to improve efficiency, identify pitfalls, and overcome stumbling blocks by the continuous exchange of tips, shortcuts and new ideas.
Please take advantage of this site at www.datamanager.blogspot.com or through the link at www.ibmtr.org.
Thank you for your continuing efforts in the CIBMTR Research program.
Sincerely,
Mary M. Horowitz
News and Informations:
Do you want to know what is going on in the world of data managers and clinical research assistants associated with the CIBMTR work?
Use the link "News and Information" or go to www.ibmtrnews.blogspot.com.
If you have news or information that you would like to have published on this site, please send an e-mail to Joanne, Jan or Hanne (see e-mail addresses below).
Data Managers Cheat Sheet and Abbreviations.
The web site "Helping hand guide for data managers" lists the most commonly used abbreviations in BMT. You can access the Web site by using the internal link "Helping hand guide for data managers" or go to www.abbreviations.blogspot.com
The Notice board
At this Web site Data Managers can place informal information, advertisements (e.g. wishing to get in contact with other DM or CRP, a roommates to lower the cost of CIBMTR meetings, someone to do a research project with) or good advice (how to organize your work or how to make a good margarita). To get your request placed on the Notice Board send it with your E-mail address to: Hanne, E-mail: rh07604@rh.dk (NB, the mentoring committee reserves the right not to publish offensive posts).
Audit and Accreditations - tips and ideas
Data Managers and Clinical Research Professionals face different types of audits and accreditations (CIBMTR, NMDP, FACT) on a regularly basis. To help you accomplish such events, we have gathered personal experiences from DM´s and CRP´s to give you tips and ideas, you might find useful. This is based on personal experience, so errors or inconsistencies might occur. You can access the Web site by using the internal link Audits or go to www.audits.blogspot.com. If you have an experience, tips or ideas, you would like to share, send an e-mail to: Hanne, e-mail address: rh07604@rh.dk.
Meetings
At this Web site you will find information on the different meetings and training courses relevant for Data Managers (DM) and Clinical Research Professionals (CRP). You will also find travel tips and ideas relavent to the various meeting locations. You can access the Web site by using the internal link Meetings or go to www.ibmtrmeetings.blogspot.com.
Organizing the work
CRP and DM often face problems in relation to gathering the information needed to fill out the different forms. The intent of the Web site: Organizing the work is to gather and convey tips and ideas to and from CRP and DM on how to solve such problems. If you have questions that you think others might help you solve or if you have tips or ideas that you think others might benefit from then please send an e-mail to Hanne: rh07604@rh.dk
CIBMTR Forms
The aim of this Web site is to publish up-dates and changes in the CIBMTR report forms. You can find the Web site using the link CIBMTR Forms or go to www.cibmtrforms.blogspot.com. If you have questions in relation to form changes please contact the CIBMTR or one of the mentors.
Newsletter Ideas:
We would like you to submit ideas and questions for upcoming articles. Then we can publish articles of your ideas, answer the most common questions and/or address problems that you encounter when filling out the forms. If you want to see the questions and answers that have already been addressed, go to www.fillingoutforms.blogspot.com or use the link “Questions and Answers”.
If you have any suggestions on how to improve this web site e.g,. links you find useful in your work and topics you would like addressed, then send an e-mail to:
Denise Bellman email: denise.bellman@cchmc.org
Hanne Baekgaard e-mail: rh07604@rh.dk
