Office of Research Services
The Office of Research Services provides a centralized, comprehensive, service-driven infrastructure that is the foundation for research growth at Saint Luke’s. We offer a wide array of resources and services to help investigators identify and access the information necessary to support their research and team members.
Research at Saint Luke's
Saint Luke’s is committed to conducting research activities in a responsible and ethical manner with a primary focus on transparency, accuracy, objectivity, and the protection of human participants. All research will be conducted in a manner that is compliant with applicable laws and regulations. The Office of Research Services is here to assist Saint Luke’s researchers to ensure compliance. Learn more about research at Saint Luke's.
Prior to engaging in any research-related activities, Saint Luke’s requires all proposed research be submitted to the Office of Research Services. Use the Research/QI form below to get started.
Research resources
The Office of Research Services supports Saint Luke’s affiliated researchers with the following services:
- IRB submission and regulatory support: Assist with the preparation of Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, protocol amendments, essential documents, continuing reviews, study completion, safety reports, and more.
- Contract management: Help with budget development, contract routing, and negotiating.
- Study finance management: Provide fiscal administration support including invoicing and fiscal reconciliation through study closure.
- Staff and facilities: Facilitate clinical research coordinators and facilities.
Additional resources are available as needed, including:
- Biostatistics services: Consult on study design, objectives, methods, and sample size. Provide statistical assistance, data collection planning, and data management.
- REDCap: Provide secure web-based data collection tool for studies, surveys, and questionnaires. Facilitate full project development or provide consult on building your own project.
- Follow-up call center: Offer phone services to build rapport with patients and study participants and collect their health information.
- Graphic support: Consult on graphic design for projects, publications, and presentations.
Request research services
To request assistance from the Office of Research Services, complete the Research/QI form.
Questions? Email research@saintlukeskc.org.
Leadership
Samuel Goldlust, MD, Interim Vice President of Research
Samuel Goldlust, MD, is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neuro-oncologist and interim vice president of research at Saint Luke’s.
Dr. Goldlust’s research has focused on the development of novel and more effective treatments for glioblastoma and other brain tumors, including options when standard chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery have proven ineffective.
His research has been published in peer-reviewed publications, including JAMA Oncology, Lancet Oncology, and Science Advances. Dr. Goldlust is also involved in the leadership of multiple clinical trials.
Dr. Goldlust received his fellowship training at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and performed his residency at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. He graduated from medical school at The Ohio State University.
Donna Buchanan, PhD – Director of Research
Donna Buchanan, PhD, is the Director of Research for Saint Luke’s Health System and is an Associate Professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine. She works in close partnership with the Vice President of Research in promoting Saint Luke’s research mission and expanding research opportunities. She plans, coordinates, and implements initiatives aimed to meet objectives of the Saint Luke's research strategic plan.
Prior to her current role, Dr. Buchanan worked as a Researcher/Manager (2005-2017) and Director (2017-2018) with the Cardiovascular Outcomes Research Group at Saint Luke’s Hospital. She has made important contributions to the development and analysis of national data registries in the areas of behavioral health and cardiology. As a psychologist, she has conducted research examining the association of psychosocial and behavioral characteristics with heart disease and outcomes.