Publishing with BMC2

Welcome to our collaboration hub for consortium members interested in developing manuscripts using data from our BMC2 Consortium. Whether you’re an early-career researcher or just new to working with our team, this page is here to help you understand the process, find the resources you need, and get your project off to a strong start.

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Getting Started

This section outlines the key steps involved in collaborating with our team on manuscript development, from proposal submission through publication. For a comprehensive overview of the process, please consult the 🔗Publication Resource Guide. Investigators who are ready to initiate a project may click 🔗here to submit a proposal.

Expand the sections below to learn more about starting your project.

 

Before You Begin

Thinking about a QI study but not sure where to start? Begin here.

What to consider:

  • Do you have a research question or clinical insight based on your practice?

  • Are you familiar with the PCI or Vascular Surgery registries and the data variables BMC2 has available?

  • What level of support and resources will your project need?

Review the 🔗Publication Resource Guide
Our comprehensive Publications Resource Guide walks you through the process, from developing an idea to manuscript submission. We recommend reviewing it before submitting a proposal.

Submitting a Publication Proposal

Once you're ready, use our 🔗Proposal Intake Form to submit your manuscript idea. This helps us learn more about your research question and how we can support you.

What you'll need to include:

  • Your name and contact information

  • A brief description of your research question and hypothesis

  • Collaborator Expectations Attestation (included in Intake Form)

After you submit, the BMC2 Coordinating Center team will review your proposal and contact you to schedule a data consultation meeting.

🔗Submit Your Proposal Here

The Collaboration Process

Here’s what to expect when you work with us:

  • Data Consultation
    We’ll discuss your idea, assess feasibility, align on goals, and clarify next steps.

  • Analytic Planning
    help guide variable selection, help determine your project's analysis plan, tap our consortium for additional collaborators with clinical expertise.

  • Coordinating Center Support
    We help track progress, align timelines, and support communication from proposal through publication.

  • Writing & Review
    You'll lead manuscript development with input from co-authors, statisticians, and clinical experts.

  • Internal Review
    Before submission, your draft will go through our internal review process to ensure compliance with institutional and funder requirements.

  • Submission & Beyond
    After submission, we’ll track the manuscript’s progress and support revisions as needed.

You can read more about the collaboration process for BMC2 publications in the 🔗Publication Resource Guide.