The Scientific Core of the proposed Parents'Translational Research Center will coordinate the research needs ofthe three Core projects and pilot studies. The overall aims ofthe Scientific Core are to: 1) Manage the collecfion, processing, analysis and publication of data emanating from the studies in an efficient manner; 2) Maintain the highest level of research ethics, data integrity and methodological standards for all activities;and 3) Incorporate communications expertise to translate our findings into useful, evidence-based tools for parents and other consumers. Within the Core, the day-to-day management ofthe research, communication, training and mentoring functions will be served by a weekly Center Management Team consisting of Drs. McLellan (Center Director), Winters (Associate Center Director), Arria (Scientific Director), Ms. Faranda Diedrich (Coordinator);and Mr. Pasierb (CEO, The Partnership for Drug Free America). The Center Management Team will facilitate planning, coordinafion, and Implementafion of the research projects, plan analyses and promote collaboration. This core will use the existing Data Management Unit, as well as the IRB and Data Safety and Monitoring Board (DSMB) already funcfioning within the Treatment Research Institute (TRI). The Scientific Core will provide important core services to all projects and investigators (Scientific Decision Making, Scientific Review and Guidance, Study Coordination, Data Management, and Data Sharing with Other Centers). Initial training of all research assistants, coordinators and investigators will be a key responsibility of the Scientific Core, providing standardized, center-wide training in four generic research procedures necessary for efficient operation of all Center studies (interviewer training, participant recruitment, assurance of participant safety and confidentiality, and patient tracking and follow-up). Mentoring of New Investigators will be managed by a specially appointed Director of Training and Mentoring (Dr. Kirby) who will be charged with monitoring and fostering the developing careers of fellows and new scientists within the Center. Finally, the Scientific Core (with its Advisory Boards) will be responsible for selecting and managing two pilot projects each year, using a review process that encourages work by New Investigators.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
Type
Specialized Center (P50)
Project #
5P50DA027841-02
Application #
8294810
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZDA1)
Project Start
Project End
Budget Start
2011-07-01
Budget End
2012-06-30
Support Year
2
Fiscal Year
2011
Total Cost
$573,257
Indirect Cost
Name
Treatment Research Institute, Inc. (TRI)
Department
Type
DUNS #
798390928
City
Philadelphia
State
PA
Country
United States
Zip Code
19106
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Kirby, Kimberly C; Benishek, Lois A; Kerwin, MaryLouise E et al. (2017) Analyzing components of Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT): Is treatment entry training sufficient? Psychol Addict Behav 31:818-827
Kirby, Kimberly C; Benishek, Lois A; Tabit, Mary B (2016) Contingency management works, clients like it, and it is cost-effective. Am J Drug Alcohol Abuse 42:250-3
Washio, Yukiko; Cassey, Heather (2016) Systematic Review of Interventions for Racial/Ethnic-Minority Pregnant Smokers. J Smok Cessat 11:12-27
Washio, Yukiko; Mericle, Amy A; Cassey, Heather et al. (2016) Characteristics of Low-income Racial/Ethnic Minority Pregnant Women Screening Positive for Alcohol Risk. J Immigr Minor Health 18:850-5
Arria, Amelia M; Kirby, Kimberly C (2015) Introduction to Special Issue: Translational Research to Help Parents Respond to Adolescent Substance Use Problems. J Child Adolesc Subst Abuse 24:131-133
Kerwin, MaryLouise E; Kirby, Kimberly C; Speziali, Dominic et al. (2015) What Can Parents Do? A Review of State Laws Regarding Decision Making for Adolescent Drug Abuse and Mental Health Treatment. J Child Adolesc Subst Abuse 24:166-176
Kirby, Kimberly C; Versek, Brian; Kerwin, MaryLouise E et al. (2015) Developing Community Reinforcement and Family Training (CRAFT) for Parents of Treatment-Resistant Adolescents. J Child Adolesc Subst Abuse 24:155-165
Symmes, Amanda; Winters, Ken C; Fahnhorst, Tamara et al. (2015) The Association Between Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Nicotine Use Among Adolescents and Young Adults. J Child Adolesc Subst Abuse 24:37-45
Winters, Ken C (2015) Can Parents Provide Brief Intervention Services to Their Drug-Abusing Teenager? J Child Adolesc Subst Abuse 24:134-141

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