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Playlist created by: University of Maryland, Baltimore

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Mentor Development Workshops
Leadership and Multidisciplinary Research Teams
Managing Communication and Conflict
3 Essential Elements of Change Management Within Clinical Research Operations
Advanced Site Management: Finance and Productivity Enhanced Business Practices for Clinical Research Programs
Clinical Site Coordinator / Manager and GCP Workshop
STEP.up: A Guide to Creating a Mentorship Program for Research Staff
The Art of Mentorship and Being Mentored
Leading a Successful Research Team

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Characteristics of a Translational Scientist

BOUNDARY CROSSER: Breaks down disciplinary silos and collaborates with others across research areas and professions to collectively advance the development of a medical intervention.

DOMAIN EXPERT: Possesses deep disciplinary knowledge and expertise within one or more domains of the translational science spectrum ranging from basic to clinical to public health research and domains in between.

TEAM PLAYER: Practices a team science approach by leveraging the strengths and expertise and valuing the contributions of all players on the translational science team.

PROCESS INNOVATOR: Seeks to better understand the scientific and operational principles underlying the translational process, and innovates to overcome bottlenecks and accelerate that process.

SKILLED COMMUNICATOR: Communicates with understanding with all stakeholders in the translational process across diverse social, cultural, economic and scientific backgrounds, including patients and community members.

SYSTEMS THINKER: Evaluates the complex external forces, interactions and relationships impacting the development of medical interventions, including patient needs and preferences, regulatory requirements, current standards of care, and market and business demands.

RIGOROUS RESEARCHER: Conducts research at the highest levels of rigor and transparency, possesses strong statistical analysis skills, and designs research projects to maximize reproducibility.