Clinical Research Resources 

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About This Core

The Clinical Research Resources (CRR) Core aims to provide a seamless approach and comprehensive network of Clinical Trial Units (CTUs) to support clinical and translational research across Louisiana. CRR supports a uniform and systematic approach to clinical research deployed across all institutions of the LA CaTS Center with a rational allocation of facilities, equipment, trained personnel and uniform systems (standard operating procedures, electronic applications and good clinical practices). This standardization and uniform approach has several important advantages to investigators: 

• allows for efficiency in multisite clinical research projects
• makes it possible for knowledge on conducting clinical research to be more easily disseminated across multiple institutions
• facilitates collaboration & sharing of resources, while avoiding duplication of effort
• makes it easier for PhDs to engage in clinical research
• makes it possible for community-based clinics and community physicians to be part of the clinical research enterprise

LA CaTS Clinical Trial Units (CTUs)

The LA CaTS Center CTUs are located across the state and our participating institutions in New Orleans, Baton Rouge and Shreveport areas. 

Each CTU has a Research Facilitator assigned to work one-on-one with investigators to carry a research project through from the planning stage to study completion.

What classifies a clinical site as a LA CaTS CTU? The CTU is supported with LA CaTS Center grant funds, funded by the LA CaTS member institution, or have committed research staff to conduct and support clinical and translational research studies.

Clinical Sites & Contacts

A list of services offered by the LA CaTS CTUs can be found on SPARC or by contacting the CTU Facilitator directly.

 

Training Programs for Reseach Coordinators & Investigators

The CRR team offers various training programs to research professionals from the clinical coordinator level to the experienced senior investigator. Click HERE to see a description of our current training programs and when they are offered.

 

Specific Aims

1. To support clinical activity and to ensure efficient and effective data collection in ongoing clinical trials.
2. To expand support through development of infrastructure and human resources for clinical and translational research across the state.
3. To enhance our excellent clinical and translational research programs through training and professional development.
4. To extend the reach of CRR beyond the existing clinical trials unit to engage disparate populations within the state.