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Onboarding knowledge-check preparation
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Brown Virtual Lab Onboarding Knowledge Check
IRB (Institutional Review Board)
Understand the purpose of an IRB
Identify responsibilities of an IRB
Review informed consent principles
Determine when full IRB review is required
CITI Training (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative)
Understand the goal of CITI training
Review required CITI training modules
Know who must complete CITI training
Understand renewal timeline for certification
BRANY IRB
Identify what BRANY IRB is
Understand BRANY IRB’s role in research protocol review
Review BRANY IRB’s compliance with OHRP
JMP for Statistical Data Analysis
Review JMP functions for data analysis
Understand how to perform Fit Y by X analysis
Identify appropriate statistical tests in JMP
Explore use cases for JMP in clinical research
Uncertainty and Nonlinear Path in Research
Define uncertainty in research context
Understand nonlinear progression in research projects
Identify how to respond to uncertainty in data
Innovation in Research
Define innovation in the context of scientific research
Identify examples of disruptive innovation
Understand innovation’s role in advancing scientific knowledge
Online Folder Systems
Explore benefits of online folder systems
Identify tools like Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive
Understand role of document sharing and collaboration
EndNote Reference Manager
Understand EndNote functions: citation, library, PDF management
Identify compatible word processors
Review major citation styles in EndNote
BioRender
Explore BioRender uses for visuals
Identify templates available in BioRender
Understand benefits of scientific illustration tools
Infograpia
Review how to create engaging infographics
Identify applications of Infograpia for research communication
Genetic Risk Scores
Understand the purpose of GRS
Review how GRS are calculated and used in prevention
Identify challenges in GRS application
Lab Fundamentals
Understand safety protocols and PPE
Review the role of lab notebooks
Identify behaviors that support lab accuracy and integrity
General Research Knowledge
Define hypothesis and null hypothesis
Understand research design and variable roles
Review peer review purpose and publication ethics