Who We Are

Welcome to Michigan State University's Office of Clinical Research (OCR).
The office was created in the fall of 2006 in response to the ever-increasing complex process of clinical research in a world of more restrictive funding and progressively more stringent regulatory compliance requirements. The office, which is now part of the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI), focuses on serving the need for enhanced support of clinical and translational research. Representing the University’s investment in clinical research and trial management, the staff have extensive knowledge in the intricacies of both internal and external clinical research processes and requirements, on both federally and industry-sponsored research projects.

Whether you are an investigator who needs support with your clinical research proposals, a patient who may be interested in possible clinical research opportunities, or an industry representative who would like to consider MSU as a site for placement of your clinical research studies, we have services that can meet your needs.

 
Photo: Michael Nienaltowski (flickr: nino63004)
 

Our Mission

Our mission is to assist researchers with the development, implementation, management, and completion of industry and government-funded clinical research (i.e., clinical trials, investigator-initiated research, etc.) conducted through MSU and its community partners, to expedite the research administration process, and to facilitate research compliance.
 
The office is supportive in nature, facilitating research through:

  1. Providing clinical research support to investigators
  2. Serving as the contact point for potential sponsors; linking research opportunities with qualified investigators
  3. Ensuring research is conducted in compliance with up-to-date required regulatory and financial guidelines

Current assistance areas:

  • Mentorship of new study investigators
  • Assessment of study feasibility
  • Regulatory documentation assistance/direction
  • Study budget development
  • Contract pre-review assistance
  • Assessment of funding mechanisms
  • Direction to other sources of university assistance
  • Patient recruitment services

Future Goals

  • Patient recruitment services
  • Study coordination support
  • Establishing strategic partnerships with community-based health care systems, leading to a network of community resources
 

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