Research 101: Concepts of Research Video
Research 101: Concepts of ResearchVideo
Guinea Pigs
Monkeys
Mice
MICHR asked people, “what is research?” and they said…
Rats
TuskegeePublic Health Service
syphilis study
MICHR asked people, “what is research?” and they said…
“Testing drugs on people”MICHR asked people, “what is research?” and they said…
Data
Lots of information
Numbers
MICHR asked people, “what is research?” and they said…
“I think of a lab”
We asked people, “what is research?” and they said…
Some research makes sense…
…and some does not.
Can we make our brains control
artificial limbs?
How long can a shrimp run on a
treadmill?
Research is important because it can…
Bridge the gap between questions and answers
Research
Questions
Answers
?
Questions
Research is important because it can…
Improve health outcomes now or in the future
Example:Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) used for sleep
apnea
Better Sleep Now
Better Health Later
Research is important because without it…
We would not have the drugs to help with
ArthritisHigh Cholesterol
High Blood PressureSexual Health
Research is…Gathering information to answer a question
How can I lower my blood pressure?
Research is…Gathering Information to Answer a Question
How can I lower my blood pressure?
Bring about new discoveries
Research is important because it can…
Example:Improved Medical Devices
There many types of research
Political
Environmental
Economical
Sociological
Mathematical
Marketing
Biological
Clinical Health
Is……answering questions
hoping to improve health
For example…There has been research on the benefits of using
different forms of Vitamin D
Why is this important?Vitamin D can come from the sun, pills and food
Vitamin D absorbs calcium
Supplementary Vitamin D vs.
Natural Vitamin D from the Sun
…but sometimes it doesn’t
Vitamin D research…
…sometimes involves medicine
Another example…
Research could study the effects of movement on the human body.
These discoveries are made possible by community volunteers
Research is reviewed to make sure ethical standards and personal protections are in place
Research is federally regulated
• IRB: Institutional Review Board– Makes sure research follows state and federal
laws, institutional policies and ethical practices
• HIPPA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability– Protects an individual’s health information
– Set security standards for all forms of information (electronic, written or spoken)
• Consent forms: – Makes sure the patient/participant has read about the
upcoming procedures and knows what will happen
Your concerns and privacy are extremely important
Your personal health privacy rights are protected by…
Participating in research is a community effort
Mike Tokai
Clinical Studies Volunteer for Diabetes
“It’s everybody's responsibility to do
what they can…we’re all in this
together. And the way we’ll get out of
this is together”
You can participate!
Learn more at UMClinicalStudies.org
Your involvement is key for research success!
Research supported by the National Institutes of Health through the Michigan Institute of Clinical and Health Research (UL1RR024986)
Many studies need volunteersfind a study that’s right for
you
Visit www.umclinicalstudies.org
Additional Training Information
If you or someone from your organization would like additional training on clinical health
research please visit http://www.michr.umich.edu/
If you have questions please contact:
Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research:Email [email protected] or call 734.998.7474
Research in summaryResearch is answering questions to improve health so that you and your family can have better treatments, screenings, or a higher quality of life.
To determine what is best for people now and in the future it is important to join an appropriate research study.
Disclaimer: This Research 101 presentation does not provide specific medical advice and does not endorse any medical or professional service obtained through information provided in this presentation. Use of the Research 101 presentation does not replace medical consultation with a qualified health or medical professional to meet the health and medical needs of you or others. Research information changes rapidly and therefore, some information may be out of date, and/or contain inaccuracies or typographical errors.