To enhance innovative research aimed to improve outcomes of neurocritically ill patients.
Mission
The mission of NCRC is to support and coordinate research initiatives within NCS, foster collaborative research among various facets of the society and represent NCS when interacting with outside research networks and professional societies.
Core Values
- Promotion and development of rigorous scientific thinking
- Innovation
- Collaboration
- Collegiality
- Integrity
- Accountability to our scientific community and our patients
- Open access philosophy
- Transparency
Structure
The NCRC is led by two co-directors, who are appointed through a process akin to an NCS officer, with nomination through a research operations sub-committee taskforce and co-chairs, with approval by the Executive Committee and Board of Directors. Nominees for this position are considered based on their research expertise, mentorship, funding and publication track record, past and ongoing collaborative efforts, ambassadorship to the NCS and representation to other professional societies. Gender equality and inclusion of minorities are also of major consideration. The co-directors will serve a total term of four years, two as co-directors elect and two as co-directors, reporting to the NCS Executive Committee and the Board of Directors. They will also serve as the external diplomats for NCS research and will envision and implement NCS research endeavors.
Research Operations Sub-Committee (ROSC)
ROSC oversees operations of the NCRC and promotes research within the membership of the NCS. Members of ROSC represent the NCS among other scientific and professional societies and promote collaboration across disciplines and workgroups. This committee oversees research requests on behalf of NCS and serves as a liaison within the wider NCS community to align scientific resources and expertise. Specific activities include requests for clinical research sites and resources, survey distribution to the NCS community, funding opportunities, and mechanisms to support research activities among members of the society.
Research Catalyst Program - Applications Now Open
Overview:
The NCS Research Operations Subcommittee (ROSC) is excited to announce the launch of the first ever Research Catalyst Program. This 12 month mentorship program operates in sync with the Trainee Section Mentor Mentee Program, and is for highly motivated mentees (including early and mid-career faculty) and mentors with specific research goals and interests. Applicants who have already applied to the Trainee Section Mentorship program and are also interested in the Research Catalyst, will need to fill out the dedicated Research Catalyst Application as well. For those who have yet to apply, please apply here by the end of day Oct 31, 2024. Please apply below at the following link for BOTH mentors and mentees.
What is the Research Catalyst?
- A 12-month mentor-mentee program to increase support for trainees, early and mid-career faculty, and/or underrepresented members of the NCS, who are specifically interested in research mentorship
- Enables research-domain or career-stage focused one-on-one pairings, which may be outside of one’s own institution
- Provides connection to a NCS mentor for a well-qualified NCS mentee with demonstrated commitment on new or mutually agreed upon research projects
- Supported by NCS Research Operations Subcommittee (ROSC) volunteers
- In parallel with Trainee Mentor Mentee Program, participants will have opportunity to participate in this program as well and take advantage of network of research mentors
Who is eligible?
- Current NCS members
- A limit of 4-8 Mentor and Mentee pairings for the 2024-2025 cycle
What is the mentor commitment and return on time investment?
- 12 month period of mentorship with expectation of meeting each month for ~ 1 hr
- Interest in project development, data analysis and/or writing review, ongoing mentoring beyond
- 12 mo., collaboration on existing projects, grant preparation, etc.
- Completion of project should manifest publication(s) and/or grant(s)
- Understanding the non-monetary awards and official award recognition by NCS may be offered at completion of the program
How are mentees selected?
- Completion of the survey of research interests, needs, proposed research plans and timelines, which requires thoughtful input of written statements to ensure the candidate is serious in their intent and commitment
- Institutional support letter (< 500 words, from department chair or faculty member who knows the mentee well) and a standard (< 500 words) personal statement is required
- Commitment to completion of the project and respect of the professional mentor mentee relationship
What is the timeline?
- September - October 2024 - Program announcement and call for applications
- Oct 31, 2024 - Surveys and Application deadline by end of day
- November 1, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024 - Review and selection of mentor mentee pairings
- Jan 1, 2025 - Kick off meeting for selected pairings
- Quarterly thereafter - surveys, checking meetings
Apply Here: 2024 Research Catalyst Application - Submissions are due October 31, 2024 11:59 PM EST.
For questions or comments, please reach out to Program Co-Chair Nick Murray at nickmmurray@gmail.com
Grants Sub-Committee
The Grants Sub-committee is primarily responsible for managing NCS internal grants, including the INCLINE and research fellowship grants. The committee oversees all aspects of the application and review process for internal funding opportunities.
Neurocritical Care Research Network (NCRN) Sub-Committee
The purpose of NCRN is to promote and conduct patient-oriented research and clinical trials, and to facilitate worldwide collaboration in this context. This is done through the development and coordination of observational and interventional clinical research studies and clinical trials as well as by hosting conferences that focus on specific aspects of neurocritical care research science and methodology.
Learn More About NCRN
Leadership
NCRC Co-Directors
Molly McNett, PhD, RN
Sherif Mahmoud, PharmD
Research Operations Subcommittee
Neha Dangayach, MD, Co-Chair
Jennifer Kim, MD, Co-Chair
Grants Subcommittee
Javier Provencio, MD, PhD, Co-Chair
Wendy Ziai, MD, Co-Chair
Neurocritical Care Research Network (NCRN) Subcommittee
Daiwai Olson, PhD, RN, FNCS, Co-Chair
Claude Hemphill, MD, MS, FNCS, Co-Chair
Curing Coma® Campaign
The Curing Coma® Campaign is the first global public health initiative to tackle the unifying concept of coma as a treatable medical entity.
View the Curing Coma® Campaign Website