Clinical Research Unit (CRU) Services
CCTS on the Move!

The CCTS Outpatient and Inpatient Units are moving to the Ben F. Roach Cancer Care Facility, Floor 3, to enable expanded capacity.

  • Phase 1 of the move included the inpatient unit (formerly on on 5 North) and FAABC equipment including the Dexa scanner.  These units moved into the new space on November 11, 2024.  
  • Phase 2 involves the outpatient unit and administrative offices and is scheduled for late Spring 2025. 
More info »

The CRU provides expert nursing, study coordination and dedicated facilities for patient-oriented research, including inpatient and ambulatory studies.

 

Most of our registered nurses (RNs) have graduate or terminal degrees.

 

All of our full-time RNs:

  • are highly proficient at intravenous starts and phlebotomy.

  • are highly proficient at assisting with bone, fat, and muscle biopsies and specialized CLAMP studies.

  • are telemetry and radiation safety trained.

  • have ACLS certification.

  • will have PALS certification by September 2023.

 

 

Facilities »

In-patient and out-patient units with expert clinical research staff 

Side by side photos: the left side is three nurses standing close together and smiling in a medical center hallway, all wearing blue scrubs. The right photo is a clinical research nurse in blue scrubs and a yellow mask preparing a tray of tools for a biopsy.

 

Research Nursing & Study Coordination »

Including expert clinical staff, experienced coordinators, and community research coordinator/clinical liaison support 



 

 

Comments from CRU Clients
  • "Great job team. Really enjoyed my time!"
  • Very friendly & competent group. Much appreciated!"
  • "The staff always seems very concerned about my comfort as well as the procedure.  I am happy to be here."
  • "All staff was beyone (sic) exceptional, I will most definitely be interested in more studies. They were all polite, professional and even nice to just talk to. Thank you."
  • "Our comfort is paramount, smaller needles were obtained to help w. infusions because of scar tissue buildup, supplies were in room & ready for us when we arrive. Concerns are addressed & changes made if needed. We are made to feel important & necessary to the study & medicine & part of the team.  People SMILE and laugh.  It's restful to sit back.”

 

Learn more about the Clinical Research Unit Core. »

 

Contact

Upcoming Core Events

Social Media