CRC Protocol Submission Information
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Thank you for your interest in Vanderbilt’s Clinical Research
Center (CRC). Our center is one of 76 NIH-supported CRC facilities
throughout the United States. Although the primary purpose of the CRC is to
provide clinical research infrastructure to investigators performing NIH-sponsored
research, all investigators are encouraged to apply for use of our
facilities.
There are many benefits to conducting research on our unit. The resources
listed below are available at no charge to Vanderbilt scientists conducting
independent hypothesis-driven research. Note that mechanisms are also in
place to allow use of facilities for industry-sponsored research assuming
costs are borne by sponsors.
- Room, board, and
nursing support for studies requiring inpatient visits
- Outpatient
examination facilities and associated nursing support
- Nutritional
planning and analysis
- Specialized
assays performed in the CRC core laboratories
- Coverage
for many inpatient and outpatient ancillary costs (routine lab and imaging
tests)
- Biostatistical
consulting, training, data analysis, sample size calculations
- Informatics
support for data management design and biotechnology
- Patient
recruitment assistance
- Specialized
research equipment
- Research
skills workshops, every Friday from 8-9 A.M.
NIH guidelines require that the Vanderbilt CRC Scientific Advisory
Committee review all applications for CRC research. To submit an
application, please review, complete and send an electronic protocol application
via e-mail attachment to the CRC at CRC@VANDERBILT.EDU
CRC Scientific Advisory Committee meetings are scheduled the second and fourth Wednesday of each month.
The CRC requires that all complete proposals be submitted at least two weeks prior to full committee review.
Prior to submitting your proposal, I encourage you to meet with the CRC
staff to clarify any questions and ensure you will obtain maximum use of the
CRC facilities. In particular, I would suggest that you meet with Dr. Paul
Harris (our informatics director, 322-6688) and Mr. Dan Byrne (our
biostatistician, 322-4228).
The CRC staff is here to serve you and assist with your clinical
research needs. Please call me at 343-6499 if you have any questions or
suggestions on how we can improve our services.
Sincerely,
David Robertson, M.D.
CRC Director
(615) 343-6499
The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) requires that the CRC grant number (M01 RR00095) be cited on all publications where CRC services are provided.
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