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Research Project Database

Structured collaborative research with data pipelines, IRB templates, and publication tracking workflows. Built to accelerate medical student and clinician research from concept to publication.

Active Projects
14
↑ 3 launched this year
Enrolled Members
31
Across 8 institutions
Publications
7
3 under review
IRB Approvals
9
2 pending

Active Research Projects

Project PI Category IRB Status Stage Target Journal
Kinematic Analysis of Lumbar Procedure Skill CQ, MD Skill Quantification Approved Data Collection Spine
AI-Assisted SOAP Note Quality — Attending Survey CQ, MD AI in Medicine Approved Analysis JGME
Paraspinal Muscle Morphology and Outcomes Post-Fusion CQ, MD · MV, MD Spine / Imaging Approved Manuscript Prep J Neurosurg Spine
Awake Brain Surgery Patient Experience — Qualitative CQ, MD · SA, MD Neurosurgery / EdRes Approved Under Review Neurosurgery
DICOM Segmentation Accuracy: AI vs. Manual CQ, MD Medical Imaging / AI Pending Protocol Design Radiology
Direct Primary Care Patient Satisfaction Registry TL, MD Practice Models Approved Data Collection Ann Fam Med
Medical Student Research Mentorship Outcomes CQ, MD · JR, DO Medical Education Approved Data Collection Acad Med
VBQ Score as Predictor of Fusion Outcomes CQ, MD · MV, MD Spine / Radiology Approved Published J Neurosurg Spine

Publication Pipeline

Title (Abbreviated) Status Journal Submitted Lead Author
VBQ Score and Fusion Outcomes — Retrospective Series Published J Neurosurg Spine Jan 2025 CQ, MD
Awake Craniotomy Patient Experience Under Review Neurosurgery Feb 2025 CQ, MD
Kinematic Scoring for LP Skill Assessment Under Review JGME Mar 2025 CQ, MD
AI SOAP Note Quality — Attending Survey Study Manuscript Prep Fam Med CQ, MD
Paraspinal Morphology Post Lumbar Fusion Manuscript Prep J Neurosurg Spine CQ, MD

Research Memos

Apr 2025 · Data Infrastructure

REDCap Instance — Migration Complete

Research database migrated to new REDCap instance with improved longitudinal data linking. All active studies transitioned. New member onboarding guide updated. Contact CQ for access credentials.

Mar 2025 · IRB

DICOM Segmentation Study — IRB Submission

Full IRB application submitted for DICOM segmentation accuracy study. Exempt status requested. Anticipate 6–8 week review window. Data collection to begin Q3 2025 pending approval.

Mar 2025 · Publication

Awake Craniotomy Manuscript — Under Review at Neurosurgery

Manuscript submitted Feb 2025 after two rounds of internal revision. Reviewer comments expected Q2 2025. Co-authors please hold any significant edits until reviewer feedback received.

Feb 2025 · Education Research

Medical Student Research Mentorship — Enrollment Open

Prospective cohort study on research mentorship outcomes now enrolling medical students at partner institutions. Students interested in enrolling should contact their institution's site coordinator.

Action Items

  • Urgent Complete kinematic LP data collection — 15 additional cases needed for powered analysis by May 31
  • Pending Draft DICOM segmentation study protocol for IRB submission by Q3
  • Pending Finalize paraspinal morphology manuscript — target submission May 2025
  • Pending Onboard 3 new medical student collaborators to REDCap instance
  • Pending Update IRB templates for 2025 regulatory changes
  • Done Publish VBQ score manuscript — J Neurosurg Spine, Jan 2025
  • Done Complete REDCap migration — Mar 2025