Nursing
Studies conducted in the ITS-CRC are facilitated by a team of highly motivated, trained and experienced research nurses. The unit consists of five research nurses. We have three nurses certified as clinical research professionals through the
Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA) and all nurses certified in Moderate Sedation and ACLS.
Core Laboratory
The ITS-CRC Core Laboratory primarily provides technical support to Principal Investigators. In addition to the standard laboratory equipment, the Core Laboratory is also equipped with a BioRad multiplex platform, three glucose/L-lactate analyzers
and a spectrophotometer. Among the services extended to Principal Investigators are sample de-identification, sample processing, cytokine assays, DNA extractions, freezer storage, DXA scans, and shipping of biological materials as specified
by regulation. The Core Laboratory currently houses four -80°C freezers, one -20°C freezer, and one 4°C refrigerator. All freezers are equipped with AccSense, a 24-hour temperature monitoring service that reports any deviations
in temperatures. The Core Laboratory, in conjunction with ITS-IS, has implemented the use of Open Specimen as a freezer inventory system.