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Basic Steps to Building a Research Program

American Society of Clinical Oncology, Alexandria, VA; Howard Regional Health Care System, Kokomo, IN; Berman Cancer Institute, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Baltimore, MD; and Clinical Trial Support Unit Hematology/Oncology, Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Corresponding author: Allison Baer, RN, BSN,Clinical Trials Specialist, Department of Research Policy, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 2318 Mill Rd, Suite 800, Alexandria, VA 22314; e-mail: allison.baer@asco.org.

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	Background

 
Establishing a clinical trial infrastructure is one of the most challenging, yet important, steps when developing a successful research program. Two areas required for success include financial oversight and sustaining a qualified research team. This article, part of the Attributes of Exemplary Research series,¹ targets new investigators and those expanding their research programs and provides practical advice from successful experts.

	Planning From Within

 
Taking an entrepreneurial approach is a successful mechanism when developing a clinical research program. Maintaining a sustainable program requires fiscal planning, much like a business. When developing the financial infrastructure, it is helpful to consider budgeting from both broad and . . . [Click for More]

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