HOW TO COLLABORATE FOR DATA AND/OR BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES?
Applicants with research interests relevant to CoLab (complications of pregnancy) may apply to collaborate with CoLab. Please note that to obtain samples and/or data from CoLab cohorts, you will need a CoLab representative to be your sponsor. We can help assist you in getting a sponsor. For more information or an application, please contact Peggy Armstrong at armstrongmj2@upmc.edu.
WHAT ARE COLLABORATORS RESPONSIBILITIES?
All CoLab projects are considered collaborations and you will work directly with CoLab representatives and participating centers to obtain data and/or biological samples for your project. However, you will work directly with the CoLab office thorough the application process, to give quarterly updates and to work with a protocol committee regarding your project.
If funding is already available for your project, you will be put in touch with the researchers who have agreed to help you with your project. Keep in mind that you should be able to provide minimal support to the groups assisting you by paying for shipment of samples and to pay for time necessary to pull samples, assemble data, etc. This latter fee may be waived by the individual center. If this is a project for which you are seeking funding, the samples will be held for you for you for a reasonable time necessary for funding to be obtained. CoLab can provide a letter detailing the sample availability for you to send with your funding application. A fee for sample acquisition from CoLab should be included in the funding application.
HOW TO ACCESS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR UTILIZING DATA AND BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES?
Collaborators may request applications for proposed projects from Peggy Armstrong at armstrongmj2@upmc.edu. The completed application and proposal materials will be provided to the CoLab Steering Committee for discussion at the next conference. Applicants will be invited to present the proposal and respond to questions and/or concerns during the conference. CoLab representatives will vote by ballot at the conclusion of the conference.
Non-member researchers may also apply for data and biological samples through sponsorship by a current CoLab representative. Information on potential sponsors if needed can be obtained from Peggy Armstrong.
INQUIRIES AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Peggy Armstrong
CoLab Administrative Assistant
Email: armstrongmj2@upmc.edu