Patient Oriented and Population (POP) Sciences Shared Resource Facility

Overview of Services

The services we offer are split into Pre-Award and Post-Award categories.  

Pre-Award

Pre-Award services provide a range of consultations, such as helping researchers include behavioral methods and patient feedback in their proposed research.  Also, the POP SR offers consultation on community-based research methods, community partners and other MCC SRs to prepare for conducting research studies.  Pre-Award consultation services are available to all MCC investigators without charge. 

  • Behavioral Methodology (Qualitative and Quantitative)
  • Patient-Reported Outcomes and Measurement
  • Community-Based Research Methods
  • Linking with MCC Clinics, Community Partners, and other MCC SRs  

  

Post-Award

Post-Award services address plans to initiate clinic and community-based research.  The POP SR conducts a range of services such as gathering data in both clinic and community-based settings, participant accrual, tracking and retention efforts, and coordinating efforts with Markey-based clinics, community partners and other MCC SRs.

  • Participant Accrual, Tracking and Retention
  • Data Collection (Clinic-Based and Community-Based)
  • Coordinating with MCC Clinics, Community Partners, Other MCC SR

 

For detailed information on services offered, please visit https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/markey-cancer-center/research/srf/popsrf

Director: Laurie McLouth, PhD
laurie.mclouth@uky.edu

 

Location and hours of operation

Hours Location

 

Monday-Friday

8:00 am - 5:00 pm 

     Combs Research Building

     800 Rose Street

     Lexington, KY 40536-0293

Links and Resources

  1. https://ukhealthcare.uky.edu/markey-cancer-center/research/srf/popsrf

Contacts

Name Role Phone Email Location
Vilma Bursac, MS
POP SRF Manager
 
859-218-6222
 
vilma.bursac@uky.edu
 
Combs Research Building, Room 235