Formative evaluation results of a phase 2 Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE)
Abstract Introduction: Because a primary focus of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) is the development of junior-level investigators into competent and successful research scientists, evaluation of their skills, mentoring experiences, and usefulness of COBRE services is paramount t...
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2020-12-01
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Abstract
Introduction:
Because a primary focus of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) is the development of junior-level investigators into competent and successful research scientists, evaluation of their skills, mentoring experiences, and usefulness of COBRE services is paramount to the transition of the Center to a self-sustaining, collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment. A formative evaluation, focused on the processes of a COBRE, was undertaken and is presented here.
Methods:
Two instruments, one for completion by junior investigators and one for completion by mentors, were developed for the purpose of evaluating this COBRE. Areas of inquiry were relationships between junior investigators and mentors, research self-efficacy, mentee progress, and satisfaction with the COBRE. All eight of the COBRE’s current junior investigators and six of their mentors completed the online questionnaires.
Results:
Junior investigators were very positive about mentors and vice versa. Junior investigators were least positive about their progress as academicians and most positive about their abilities to develop collaborations with other scholars/professionals. Mentors felt as though junior investigators could benefit most by increasing the number of publications they had generated.
Conclusions:
Activities provided by the CardioPulmonary Vascular Biology (CPVB) COBRE were extremely positive. Junior investigators felt as though the scientific, academic, and professional development opportunities afforded by this COBRE were integral to their success as researchers; however they would like more assistance developing professional networks (i.e., serving on committees of professional societies). Leadership of the CPVB COBRE may consider expanding the role of their advisory committee to ensure these opportunities are provided.
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| spelling | doaj.art-b633b7d346494e619511486a658db6fe2023-03-09T12:30:22ZengCambridge University PressJournal of Clinical and Translational Science2059-86612020-12-01449349710.1017/cts.2020.500Formative evaluation results of a phase 2 Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE)Judy A. Kimberly0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6705-544XSharon I. Rounds1Elizabeth O. Harrington2Susan McNamara3Division of Biology & Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI, USAProvidence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI, USADivision of Biology & Medicine, Brown University, Providence, RI, USAOcean State Research Institute, Providence, RI, USA Abstract Introduction: Because a primary focus of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) is the development of junior-level investigators into competent and successful research scientists, evaluation of their skills, mentoring experiences, and usefulness of COBRE services is paramount to the transition of the Center to a self-sustaining, collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment. A formative evaluation, focused on the processes of a COBRE, was undertaken and is presented here. Methods: Two instruments, one for completion by junior investigators and one for completion by mentors, were developed for the purpose of evaluating this COBRE. Areas of inquiry were relationships between junior investigators and mentors, research self-efficacy, mentee progress, and satisfaction with the COBRE. All eight of the COBRE’s current junior investigators and six of their mentors completed the online questionnaires. Results: Junior investigators were very positive about mentors and vice versa. Junior investigators were least positive about their progress as academicians and most positive about their abilities to develop collaborations with other scholars/professionals. Mentors felt as though junior investigators could benefit most by increasing the number of publications they had generated. Conclusions: Activities provided by the CardioPulmonary Vascular Biology (CPVB) COBRE were extremely positive. Junior investigators felt as though the scientific, academic, and professional development opportunities afforded by this COBRE were integral to their success as researchers; however they would like more assistance developing professional networks (i.e., serving on committees of professional societies). Leadership of the CPVB COBRE may consider expanding the role of their advisory committee to ensure these opportunities are provided. https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2059866120005002/type/journal_articleEvaluationCenter of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE)mentorjunior investigatorinstrument |
| spellingShingle | Judy A. Kimberly Sharon I. Rounds Elizabeth O. Harrington Susan McNamara Formative evaluation results of a phase 2 Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) Journal of Clinical and Translational Science Evaluation Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) mentor junior investigator instrument |
| title | Formative evaluation results of a phase 2 Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) |
| title_full | Formative evaluation results of a phase 2 Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) |
| title_fullStr | Formative evaluation results of a phase 2 Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) |
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| title_short | Formative evaluation results of a phase 2 Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) |
| title_sort | formative evaluation results of a phase 2 center of biomedical research excellence cobre |
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