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Raise awareness of diabetes research that is conducted in the
Commonwealth to facilitate collaboration among diabetes researchers
and create a comprehensive agenda that addresses all aspects of
diabetes research.
Contact Workgroup Chair: research@virginiadiabetes.org
Goal 1. Develop a Virginia Diabetes Council Work Group on Research to set a collaborative research agenda for the state.
OBJECTIVES
1. By March 2009, identify a broad base of those
who conduct diabetes research in the Commonwealth
(basic, clinical, behavioral, community,
economic, etc.) and recruit them into a Virginia
Diabetes Council Work Group on Diabetes
Research.
2. By March 2010, create a diabetes research agenda for the Commonwealth with proposed funding levels and possibilities for grant funding for the research.
3. By September 2011, develop a plan to solicit potential funding to support the unified Commonwealth of Virginia diabetes research agenda.
Goal 2. Activate a clearinghouse and communication plan that updates diabetes stakeholders about research efforts within the Commonwealth.
OBJECTIVES
1. By September 2009, develop, implement and maintain an electronic clearinghouse of all diabetes research and results in Virginia, with links to appropriate national research sites.
2. By March 2010, disseminate information on research projects and results through multiple channels to all appropriate partners.
3. By June 2013, implement pilot research projects relevant to the research agenda by partnering with funding sources and researchers in academic and clinical institutions in local communities.
4. By June 2015, create ways to translate results from research projects to community-based prevention and clinical programs.
KEY PARTNERS
American Diabetes Association
Colleges and Universities
Diabetes Research Institutions
Health Systems and Hospitals
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Medical Schools
Pharmaceutical Companies
Research America
Schools of Nursing
Schools of Public Health
Virginia Association of Health Plans
Virginia Department of Health
Virginia Diabetes Council
Virginia Pharmacists Association
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