How we help
Improve study design, advance your project, and set your study up for success with the help of our experts.
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Provide human biospecimen support, including waste tissue procurement, archival tissues for retrospective studies, custodial storage, histology, and imaging services
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Assists investigators and study teams in identifying the most appropriate location for their research visits
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Training, continuing education, and networking programs for U of M clinical research professionals
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Ensures trial compliance and protects the rights and well-being of study participants
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Institutional administrator provides guidance on using ClinicalTrials.gov
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Supports research activities and awareness in the M Health Fairview Clinics and Surgery Center
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Engaging community members in all phases of research, including study development, recruitment, and implementation
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Assists investigators with determination, application support, reporting obligations, and communicates with the FDA to ensure compliance
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Guidance and instruction from UMN's IRB for those who conduct research with human subjects
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Assistance in preparing materials for IRB submission and guidance for the IRB submission process
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The first point of contact for research utilizing M Health Fairview patients, staff, resources, or facilities
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An enterprise-wide clinical trials management system (CTMS) used for study management, research participant management, and billing compliance
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Assistance developing recruitment strategies that leverage recruiting technologies, University networking, and community partnerships
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Provides counsel and direction regarding resources, processes, and expertise for conducting clinical and translational research at the University of Minnesota
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Institutional authority to submit research proposals and receive awards from external sources on behalf of the Board of Regents of the University of Minnesota. SPA is also the fiduciary for the U on grant-related matters
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Statistical and data management support, from study design to final analysis and publication of results