The Division of Clinical Research (DCR) serves as the central resource and expert partner for all human subjects and clinical research at KU Medical Center.
DCR assists the research community with how to understand and utilize institutional research infrastructure and external agencies, while providing guidance, tools and training.
- Clinical Research Portfolio Management
- Research Operations and Training
- Regulatory and Compliance Support
- Quality, Monitoring, and Safety Oversight
- Clinical Research Cores
Reach us ClinicalResearch@kumc.edu for questions, resources and more inforamtion. Faculty and staff, visit the Division of Clinical Research on the myKUMC intranet.
Programs and Departments
Clinical Research Management
Clinical Research Management provides expertise and centralized coordination for the research community from feasibility assessment through closeout.
Reach Clinical Research Management at CRManagement@kumc.edu for more information.
Clinical Coordinating Center
The Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC) is dedicated to supporting the complexities of Investigator-Initiated Trials (IITs) through protocol design, document development, regulatory support, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) submission, safety monitoring plan review, monitoring and project and multicenter management.
Reach the Clinical Coordinating Center at Clin-Coord-Ctr@kumc.edu for more information.
Clinical & Translational Science Units
The Clinical & Translational Science Units (CTSU) support clinical research by providing dedicated research space, skilled personnel and infrastructure for participant visits, clinical procedures, specimen collection and other protocol-driven study activities.
Reach the Clinical & Translation Science Units for more information.
Human Research Protection Program
The Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) ensures the rights, safety, and welfare of all participants recruited or enrolled in research, regardless of funding source. The HRPP helps ensure that all personnel involved in research activities understand and comply with ethical standards of research, and coordinates oversight by incorporating all aspects of compliance related to human subjects research.
Reach the Human Research Protection Program for more information.
Resources Available for External Sponsors
- KU Health System - Laboratory Test Directory
- KU Medical Center Research Site Development Partnership Plan
- eSRA Form – EHR Epic O2
- EHR Epic O2 eConsenting Certification
- Investigational Drug Services (IDS) Policy Acknowledgement Form
- Sponsor Guide - Study Start Up
Reach out to SiteDevelopment@kumc.edu for site development and feasibility support.