 About the Clinical Research Center
Welcome to the Clinical Research Center of the University of Rochester Medical Center. We are located in Strong Memorial Hospital‘s 4-3400 unit (4th floor) at 601 Elmwood Avenue, Rochester, New York. This specialized unit is funded by the National Institutes of Health within the National Center of Research Resources by a grant to the University (CRC Grant No.; M01 RR00044) to support clinical studies. The CRC is one of 81 centers that provide an optimal setting for medical investigators to conduct safe, controlled, inpatient and outpatient studies of both children and adults. Since 1960, our CRC has been funded to provide the necessary infrastructure for investigators to conduct research studies. Led by the Program Director, John E. Gerich MD and the Principal Investigator, David S. Guzick MD; the CRC facilities provide the environment and resources for medical research.
The CRC’s resources include highly trained research personnel in multiple areas: Administration, Core Laboratory, Biostatistics, Informatics, Nursing, Bionutrition, and Research Subject Advocates. The CRC team helps investigators facilitate the day-to-day research process and assists the research subjects in a supportive and efficient environment.
The Clinical Research Center is available for faculty investigators, their staff, and medical students working in the URMC setting. In addition, drug company sponsored clinical trials can be conducted on this unit. Research techniques and experiences, collaboration between investigators, individual growth for investigators and research, and patient care and safety will all be enriched by utilizing the CRC. We are pleased to be available to assist your research team. Medical knowledge continues to grow – let us be a part of your experience.
The Hospital is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) and licensed by the State of New York.
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