CIRAR - Networking

NETWORKING

| Become an Affiliate Member | Benefits | Opportunities for Collaboration |

There are currently 8 affiliated funded projects at Columbia University Medical Center under the rubric of CIRAR, an established Center supported by the Columbia University School of Nursing. CIRAR serves as an umbrella coordinating center for foster and sustain a community of interdisciplinary scholars working collectively to achieve CIRAR's central mission: to reduce antimicrobial resistance through innovative interdisciplinary research.

Become a CIRAR Affiliate Member!

Researchers from all disciplines as well as trainees committed to developing research skills congruent with the aims of CIRAR are encouraged to become CIRAR affiliate members. Activities include monthly symposia, interdisciplinary courses, and training opportunities. CIRAR also provides infrastructure to researchers committed to developing interdisciplinary research teams and preparing grant proposals for funding. We encourage graduate students to develop theses and dissertation projects in collaboration with our funded, senior researchers and/or to seek consultation from core staff for interdisciplinary projects related to the reduction of antimicrobial resistance. Those interested in participating should sign up for the CIRAR Listserv. For collaboration opportunities, visit our Funded Projects page to learn about our current member activities, projects, and research interests as well as contact information. Contact Dr. Elaine Larson (Director) or Bevin Cohen (Project Manager) for more information.

CIRAR Affiliate Member Benefits

CIRAR affiliate members can take advantage of networking, administrative and other benefits offered by CIRAR, including:

*	Intellectual and academic support, networking and mentoring for scholarly work related to antimicrobial resistance
*	Space for meetings/seminars
*	Office space and supplies (desk, phone, etc) for personnel
*	Food for meetings
*	Financial tracking of purchases and budgetary management across the CIRAR accounts
*	Establishment and maintenance for a project page on the CIRAR website
*	Listserv access for dissemination of announcements and updates
*	Interdisciplinary planning and coordinating of seminars, meetings, and symposia
*	Operational support (e.g., setting up team meetings, facilitating communication among CIRAR PIs)
*	Pilot funds, as available, for interdisciplinary projects

Opportunities for Collaboration

For collaboration opportunities, visit our Funded Projects page to learn about our current member activities, projects, and research interests as well as contact information. Contact Dr. Elaine Larson (Director) or Bevin Cohen (Project Manager) for more information.

The CIRAR Steering Committee has submitted an application for an AHRQ Conference Grant with plans to conduct a future symposium at the New York Academy of Medicine (April 2009). Those interested in a copy of the application or in participating in this project (if funded), should contact Dr. Elaine Larson (Director) or Bevin Cohen (Project Manager) for more information.