Methods CoreDr. Christine R. Kovach, PhD, RN, FAAN Director
Key Functions
The Methods Core provides Center investigators access to senior researchers with expertise in varied methodologies for development and fidelity testing of self-management interventions. Resulting synergies provide a strong foundation for Center sustainability.
Dr. Christine Kovach oversees the team of consulting senior scientists; assists & monitors directors of active studies in their use of Core services; and, works with investigators to implement start-up projects.
Three major goals are to:
Support Center projects
Create Synergy Among Center investigators and other scientists—both within the SMSC & larger research communities
Enhance New proposal development with evolving methodological sophistication & expansion to team science
Method Core Services
These goals and include:
Each brings to their respective service area(s) expertise and field experience that deepens the impact & value of Center science. Team science and an outward focus fuel discovery, dissemination, & use of best practice.
Key Functions
The Methods Core provides Center investigators access to senior researchers with expertise in varied methodologies for development and fidelity testing of self-management interventions. Resulting synergies provide a strong foundation for Center sustainability.
Dr. Christine Kovach oversees the team of consulting senior scientists; assists & monitors directors of active studies in their use of Core services; and, works with investigators to implement start-up projects.
Three major goals are to:
Support Center projects
Create Synergy Among Center investigators and other scientists—both within the SMSC & larger research communities
Enhance New proposal development with evolving methodological sophistication & expansion to team science
Method Core Services
These goals and include:
- Theory-based Intervention Development & Testing
- Measurement (biological, behavioral, economic)
- Data Management & Statistical Analysis
- Qualitative Inquiry
- Subject Recruitment and Retention
Each brings to their respective service area(s) expertise and field experience that deepens the impact & value of Center science. Team science and an outward focus fuel discovery, dissemination, & use of best practice.