CLINICAL RESEARCH UNIT
The Clinical Research Unit (CRU) is a VA Puget Sound facility that provides expert clinical services for VA research.
SIBCR supports the CRU by serving on the advisory board and by supporting a portion of the personnel costs. The CRU is located at the VA Puget Sound Seattle campus, on the fifth floor of the Mental Health Research Building (building 101).
SPACE
- Reception area
- 3 Exam rooms
- 2 Single-bed procedure/observation rooms
- 2 Double-bed procedure/observation rooms
- 1 Interview/conference room
- 2 Observation/Nursing Stations
- 1 Physiology (exercise/training) room
- 1 Lab/sample processing room
- 1 Phlebotomy room
- 1 Kitchen
- 4 Bathrooms
EQUIPMENT
- Omnicell pharmacy unit
- ParEx supply and distribution system
- EKG Machines
- Refrigerated Centrifuge
- Hologic bone densitometer (DEXA)
- -80-degree freezer storage
PROCEDURES
- Lumbar puncture
- Endocrinology specific tests:
- Insulin tolerance tests
- ACTH stimulation
- Glucose Tolerance
- IV infusions
- EKGs
- DEXA scans
- Regulatory assistance
- Blood draws/sampling/shipping
- Physicals
- Medical History
STAFFING
The CRU is staffed by Magdalena (Meg) Wojtowicz, BSN, RN who has extensive experience in supporting clinical research studies. The CRU’s advisory board is composed of investigator members and representatives from VA R&D and SIBCR with Jose Garcia, MD, serving as Director.
INFORMATION
Documents:
CRU Intake Form
CRU Budget Justification Example
CRU Equipment Example
CRU Facilities Resources Example
CRU Support Letter Outline
Web Links:
VA Puget Sound Research Webpage
IRBNet
VA R&D SharePoint (VA internal access only)
Clinical Research Unit Core SharePoint (VA internal access only)
CONTACT
Hours of Operation
Monday – Friday
6:30 AM to 3 PM
For additional hours, please contact:
Meg Wojtowicz, 206-277-4681