Office of Surgical Research

The Office of Surgical Research is committed to providing invaluable support to our principal investigators (PIs). We assist faculty members in the Department of Surgery with research administration, support, lab seminars, events and more.

Research Administration  

From grant submissions, renewals and closeouts to budget development, award setup and sub-award establishment, we are committed to ensuring accurate and timely documentation. Our team also monitors awards and salary distributions, processes invoices and payments and maintains open accounts while ensuring compliance with Responsible Conduct of Research and Research Conflicts of Interest regulations. We liaise with the sponsored programs office and research finance to facilitate smooth and efficient research administration.  

For more information about our administrative support, please contact OSR_Grants@bcm.edu.

To communicate your grant support needs to the OSR team, please also complete our Intent to Submit Funding Proposal form. 

Research Support 

We have dedicated team members assisting our PIs with the administrative and logistical aspects of research activities. We coordinate research faculty and staff position requests, monitor visas and onboard new research staff. Our team also manages the transition of new faculty and organizes seminars and events. Additionally, we provide crucial support for statistical and editorial needs related to grant applications, clinical trials, manuscripts and abstracts.  

Our team members are formally trained in research with post-graduate degrees, enabling them to provide relevant and effective support in research development, internal reviews, proposal submission and scientific communication. The OSR team is dedicated and proficient in ensuring that all research activities are conducted smoothly and efficiently. For more information about our research development support services, please contact surgicalresearch@bcm.edu.  

Clinical Research

We assist PIs with feasibility analysis, budget development and creating regulatory documents for Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions. Additionally, we monitor compliance with human subjects training, onboard and train clinical research staff and manage the screening, enrollment and follow-up of patients. Our team is also responsible for managing site initiation visits, conducting monitoring visits and audits, and liaising with the IRB to ensure all regulatory requirements are met.  

Baylor currently has four potential sites for clinical studies: the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Ben Taub Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. Our coordinators are credentialed to enroll subjects at all these sites.  

For more information about our core or conducting a trial with us, feel free to contact the Clinical Trials Team at OSRClinicalTrials@bcm.edu. To efficiently communicate your clinical trial support needs to the OSR team, please also complete our Submit Clinical Trials Proposal.

Basic and Translational Research  

The Office of Surgical Research oversees various aspects of laboratory operations. We monitor dry and wet lab spaces across multiple locations, including ABBR, Jewish, Cooley and McNair buildings, ensuring they are well-maintained and functional. Our team keeps track of capital equipment, ensures compliance with chemical safety policies, and monitors adherence to Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee protocols to maintain ethical standards in research involving animals. We also coordinate lab seminars and social events, fostering a collaborative and engaging research environment. Additionally, we develop monthly lab newsletters to keep all members informed about the latest developments and updates within the lab.  

For basic/translational research assistance, please contact surgicalresearch@bcm.edu.