The following section provides easy access to expert consultation services available at the Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) to support your research and clinical trial needs.

Assistance with Clinical Trial Design and Execution Consult

Our team offers tailored guidance on the design and execution of clinical trials, from suggestions in protocol development to participant recruitment and data collection. Consult with experienced researchers to help ensure your study design meets rigorous scientific and ethical standards.

Grant Submission Consult

Navigate the grant submission process with expert advice on proposal writing, budget planning, and funding agency requirements. Our team can help optimize your application for NIH, NSF, DoD, and other major funding sources.

Regulatory Consult

Understand compliance with regulatory standards by consulting with specialists on IRB approvals, research ethics, and federal guidelines. We provide advice for navigating institutional and federal regulations.

Special Population Consults

Gain insights into designing studies for special populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and underserved groups. Our consultants can assist in ethical considerations, recruitment strategies, and tailoring interventions.

Research Ethics Consults

Uphold the highest standards of ethical research with guidance from the CTRC and the IRB on informed consent, participant rights, and privacy protections. Our experts offer consultations on ethical study design and responsible conduct.

FDA IDE or IND Consult

Receive expert advice on Investigational Device Exemptions (IDE) and Investigational New Drug (IND) applications to the FDA. Our team guides the investigator in compiling necessary documentation and ensuring regulatory compliance.

REDCap Consult

Optimize your data management with our REDCap consultation services. We provide guidance for project setup, data collection methods, and secure storage solutions for clinical research data.

Medical Procedure Consult

Consult with a medical professional for advice on procedural aspects of your study, including patient assessments, handling special equipment, medical procedure and specimen procurement, handling, storage and protocol-specific procedures.