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Kaizen - R2T

  • The National Institute of Health (NIH) requires formal instruction in Scientific Rigor, Reproducibility & Transparency (R2T) for all federally-funded trainees. In support of high quality investigation and in our commitment to scientific integrity, UAB based the R2T-Kaizen course upon the review of articles focusing on common errors and fallacies in scientific research as well as the (4) focus areas of R2T: scientific premise, authentication of chemical and biologic resources, consideration of sex and other biologic variables in study design and statistical rigor. All T, K, F awardees are encouraged to play but it is open to all investigators at UAB, across the CCTS Partner Network, and around the country.

    The CCTS Hub based the R2T-Kaizen course upon the review of articles focusing on common errors and fallacies in scientific research as well as the (4) focus areas of R2T: scientific premise, authentication of chemical and biologic resources, consideration of sex and other biologic variables in study design and statistical rigor.

  • Upcoming Games:
    *Registration deadline is one week prior to the start of each game.

    February 5-23
    This game will begin on February 5 and end February 23. You will receive an email with study materials and information that will guide you through downloading the app as well as other helpful information about playing the game. Please do not hesitate to contact Alia Tunagur at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.

    April 8-26

    This game will begin on April 8 and end April 26. You will receive an email with study materials and information that will guide you through downloading the app as well as other helpful information about playing the game. Please do not hesitate to contact Alia Tunagur at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.

    June 10-28

    This game will begin on June 10 and end June 28. You will receive an email with study materials and information that will guide you through downloading the app as well as other helpful information about playing the game. Please do not hesitate to contact Alia Tunagur at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.

    August 5-23

    This game will begin on August 5 and end August 23. You will receive an email with study materials and information that will guide you through downloading the app as well as other helpful information about playing the game. Please do not hesitate to contact Alia Tunagur at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.

    October7-25

    This game will begin on October 7 and end October 25. You will receive an email with study materials and information that will guide you through downloading the app as well as other helpful information about playing the game. Please do not hesitate to contact Alia Tunagur at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you have any questions.

  • For more information about this event, please contact:

    Alia Tunagur
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  •   Articles to review for questions 1-15. *Please note, questions 16-20 are review and will cover content from questions 1-15. 

    Study for Questions 1-5 
    How Scientists Fool Themselves
    Study for Questions 6-10