For Researchers

Research First Steps

A research project involves many steps. We're here to help researchers navigate the complexity. 

Sponsored Programs Administration (SPA)

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SPA can help you find funding for your research and review your proposal submissions.

Human Research Protection Program and Institutional Review Board

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The HRPP and IRB will help you navigate the regulations and compliance for human subjects protection and give you the tools to help you get started.

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Baystate Research Facility

The Baystate Research Facility (BRF) is a 25,000 square foot facility with ample bench space for basic science research and access to the HistoSpring, our histology core, which provides histology, microscopy and tissue services to the research community.
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Epidemiology and Biostatistics Research Core

The EBRC supports Baystate faculty in their clinical research and research education and has broad expertise in research methods, data analysis, and scientific writing.
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Health Sciences Library

The Health Sciences Library provides accurate and timely evidence based information and access to thousands of digital and print knowledge resources, major databases and clinical information.
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Research Policies
A comprehensive list of Research Policies can be found on Scribble.
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Training for Researchers

  • CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) for mandatory education in research ethics and the responsible conduct of research.
  • IRBNet Instruction to use our electronic portal for IRB submissions and document maintenance.
  • The AALAS Learning Library for mandatory education for research regulations, procedures, and ethics.
  • Visit the HRPP education page to watch pre-recording research community meetings.
  • The research community utilizes the Oncore Clinical Trials Management System. Visit here for all user and training guides.
Unaffiliated Investigators and Associates in Research
Any investigator or student who wishes to be a part of a research study at Baystate Health must go through the unaffiliated investigator and associate in research process. For more information see our unaffiliated investigator and associate in research documents.
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Research Centers and Departmental Research

Our investigators conduct basic, biomedical and clinical research in many medical and surgical specialties.

Department of Healthcare Delivery and Population Sciences (DHDPS)

DHDPS was established to focus on effective and efficient healthcare delivery and the advancement of population sciences that benefit the patients they serve. 

Clinical Trials Office (CTO)

The CTO supports clinically relevant sponsored research opportunities that will translate new knowledge into clinical practice to improve human health.

Pioneer Valley Life Sciences Institute (PVLSI)

The PVLSI was formed as a partnership between the University of Massachusetts Amherst and Baystate Medical Center and is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to biomedical research. PVLSI is the home to HistoSpring which provides histological services, microscopy services and tissue registry access to the research community.

UMass Chan-Baystate Academic Departments

Researchers in our academic departments are actively engaged in clinical research, including national clinical trials and investigator-initiated studies.

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