CHR’s Research Response Team (RRT) provides consulting services for researchers and clinicians interested in developing research projects.

	For health services research, quality improvement, program evaluation, and small "data-only" studies Contact: David Mosen, PhD, MPH 503-335-6637 | david.m.mosen@kpchr.org Dr. Mosen is a health services researcher with more than 11 years of experience conducting applied program evaluation research within health delivery systems. He serves as the main liaison between KPNW and CHR.
	For pharmaceutical industry-sponsored clinical and/or device trials or to conduct a study in a clinical practice or Kaiser Permanente Northwest (KPNW) office Contact: Kathy Arnold, RN, BSN    503-331-6017 | kathleen.ann.arnold@kpchr.org Ms. Arnold has a broad span of clinical nursing experience and 10 years of clinical research experience managing large federal trials, as well as drug and device trials.
	For clinical research conducted within the CHR|NW Clinic Contact: Dan Laferriere 503-335-6715 | dan.laferriere@kpchr.org Mr. Laferriere has clinical nursing experience in critical care and 10 years of hospital nursing unit management, including program development and service delivery changes. He has both project and clinical research management experience in multi-centered health promotion, lifestyle, and behavior change studies.
	For OHSU investigators and the Oregon Clinical and Translational Research Institute Contact: Dan Sapp, OCTRI Front Door 503-335-2467 | daniel.s.sapp@kpchr.org
	For questions about clinical research at KPNW Contact: Adrianne C. Feldstein, MD, MS 503-335-6758 | adrianne.c.feldstein@kpchr.org Dr. Feldstein has been a KPNW physician and researcher for 15 years. She also serves as KPNW's assistant medical liaison for research.

Who can conduct research within KPNW or with CHR?

Most collaborative study ideas come from working relationships between CHR investigators and investigators at other research institutions or in the community. When this is not the case, the RRT steps in to help. In general, physician-initiated proposals submitted through the CHR require sponsorship by either a CHR investigator or other research support staff. KPNW employees with a research track record may be exceptions to this practice.

For a helpful introduction to conducting research, see A Physician’s Guide to Research.

What approvals are needed from KPNW and/or CHR?

The number of approvals will depend on the type and scope of your research activities. At a minimum, CHR needs to approve all research activities conducted at KPNW. In addition, KP administration and those affected in the medical practice review and sign off on the research or quality initiative. This ensures that the department(s) can accommodate the study.

How do we protect KPNW members who join research studies?

The Research Subjects Protection Office (RSPO) administers the KPNW program for ensuring protection of human research participants. The RSPO guides researchers on the various federal and state regulations and regional policies that govern research with humans. The RSPO is the administrative office for KPNW’s Institutional Review Board (IRB). Just as a medical ethics board reviews medical practice, the IRB reviews all regional research and ensures that the rights and welfare of research study participants are protected. The IRB is a committee of physicians, professional researchers, and volunteer community members. KPNW requires that all research be reviewed and approved by the IRB regardless of funding source.

What information do I need for contracting with CHR?

See this Checklist for Subcontracts to CHR from Other Institutions.