# Tracking and Evaluation Core

> **NIH NIH U54** · BROWN UNIVERSITY · 2020 · $233,424

## Abstract

ABSTRACT – TRACKING AND EVALUATION CORE
The advancement of clinical and translational science in Rhode Island will require careful planning and
implementation, stakeholder engagement, efficient use of resources, and an integrated approach by the Key
Component Activities (KCAs). The RI-CCTS will benefit from high quality evaluation by the Tracking and
Evaluation Key Component Activity (TE-KCA) to achieve its goals, and demonstrate its effectiveness. Our
approach to evaluation involves engaging stakeholders in constructing an evaluation framework using the
concept mapping approach. This approach has been used effectively in large scale, complex, health related
programs, where stakeholders are numerous and diverse. Concept mapping has the advantage of focusing
the scope of the evaluation, and is an efficient method for a stakeholder-driven conceptual framework
development process. This process will be supplemented by needs assessment that incorporates input from
program users and potential users. Reaching potential users and documenting their needs will support the
goal of expanding clinical and translational research infrastructure to those beginning to develop CTR research
interests. Our conceptual framework will be expressed as a logic model and form the basis for the creation of
a central Tracking and Evaluation data repository. The TE-KCA will use the WebCAMP database to
formatively track output and outcome measures of CTR related infrastructure, resources and activity, together
with the costs incurred at the point of service. A formal evaluation process will be developed based on the
goals and outcomes defined by each KCA for each period. This plan will be modified as new programs are
developed, and as KCAs evolve from early to more mature stages of development. Our team has capabilities
for innovative exploration of these data, including the application of time-series approaches, statistical methods
for the analysis of professional networks, and measuring factors related to knowledge implementation in
clinical practice. The TE-KCA will support each KCA with key decision support data that will serve as the
foundation for the planning, delivery and improvement of translational research training opportunities. These
data will facilitate a coordinated approach for planning programs, and understanding infrastructure needs. We
will provide the prospective and retrospective information and feedback necessary for other Key Components
to meet and exceed their short and long term goals. We believe that the impact of this proposed Tracking and
Evaluation Key Component will be significant because the data will: 1) support careful planning, responsive
implementation, and wise use of resources, 2) promote regular communication between each of the individual
KCA's, 3) serve as a resource at the state level, to both academic and state supported health research, 4)
supplement existing COBRE and INBRE databases, and 5) guide a coordinated, efficient approach t...

## Key facts

- **NIH application ID:** 9957178
- **Project number:** 5U54GM115677-05
- **Recipient organization:** BROWN UNIVERSITY
- **Principal Investigator:** CYNTHIA J WILLEY
- **Activity code:** U54 (R01, R21, SBIR, etc.)
- **Funding institute:** NIH
- **Fiscal year:** 2020
- **Award amount:** $233,424
- **Award type:** 5
- **Project period:** — → 2021-08-09

## Primary source

NIH RePORTER: https://reporter.nih.gov/project-details/9957178

## Citation

> US National Institutes of Health, RePORTER application 9957178, Tracking and Evaluation Core (5U54GM115677-05). Retrieved via AI Analytics 2026-05-22 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/grant/nih/9957178. Licensed CC0.

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