Administrative Core
The Administrative Core provides leadership, fiscal stewardship, and regulatory oversight to ensure the efficient and compliant operation of all MaRCH Center activities.
We prioritize structured mentorship and faculty development to support early-stage investigators in progressing toward independent, externally funded research careers.
Consultation Services Include:
- Budget development and review
- Grant submission
- Grant writing training
- Biostatistics support
- Study design consultation and implementation planning
- IRB and regulatory guidance
Core Leadership
Digital Health Core
The Digital Health Core supports innovative maternal and reproductive health research through telehealth, mobile health, remote monitoring, and data-driven technologies tailored for rural and resource-limited communities.
We partner with investigators to strengthen study design, assess feasibility, and implement rigorous digital health solutions.
Consultation Services Include:
- Digital health strategy
- Technology selection and feasibility assessment
- Study design incorporating digital tools
- Data capture and digital workflow planning
- Scheduling visits to the Digital Health space
Core Directors
SUCCEED Core
(Stakeholder and Community Engagement and Dissemination Core)
The SUCCEED Core advances stakeholder- and community-engaged research by building strong partnerships across Arkansas and supporting a diverse Stakeholder Advisory Board.
We help investigators integrate meaningful engagement strategies and develop clear dissemination plans to ensure research is relevant and actionable.
Consultation Services Include:
- Community engagement strategy
- Stakeholder or advisory board support
- Dissemination planning
- Manuscripts and presentations
- Guidance on the implementation of community-based research
- Policy briefs and community-facing materials
Dr. Kristie Hadden, Ph.D.