Didactics-Research Meeting 4.20.2023 with Dr. Steller and Dr. Asima

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In this video summary, Dr. Aseema Mukhopadhyay and Dr. Michael Steller co-chair a research publication committee meeting. They introduce themselves and welcome attendees. Dr. Aseema discusses the importance of having a proper research protocol format and clarifies the three main components: grant application format, research protocol development, and understanding the study's aims. She emphasizes the importance of clarity in these sections. Dr. Steller emphasizes the educational process of the committee and the need for institutional review board approvals for any project involving patient data. They also discuss the need to understand country-specific requirements for international data sharing. They then review a proposal from Eugene, who wants to assess the nutritional status of gynecological cancer patients in Rwanda. Dr. Steller provides feedback on sample size calculations and the need to understand the types of surgeries performed. Dr. Aseema suggests stratifying according to cancer type and stage and obtaining country clearances for international data sharing. They also review a proposal from Kalima, who wants to study the psychosocial and sexual challenges experienced by vulva cancer patients in her region. Dr. Steller suggests expanding on surgical procedures and including clitoral involvement. They discuss the importance of sample size calculations and the potential for collaboration among participants. The group also briefly discusses Natalie's proposal to assess healthcare workers' knowledge and attitudes towards HPV testing in Jamaica. Dr. Aseema suggests exploring validated questionnaires and focusing on qualitative research methods. The video concludes with a discussion on future plans for the group, including access to educational materials and collaboration with international organizations like the GCIG and ENIGO. The group also mentions upcoming deadlines for abstract submissions to the IGCS annual meeting. Overall, the meeting provides valuable feedback and guidance for participants seeking to develop their research projects.

Keywords

research publication committee meeting

grant application format

research protocol development

institutional review board approvals

international data sharing

sample size calculations

stratifying

surgical procedures

collaboration

validated questionnaires

qualitative research methods