The Institute for Translational Sciences (ITS) Clinical Research Center (CRC) is a 24/7 unit located on the 5th floor of Waverley Smith Pavilion which is centrally located between Jennie and John Sealy Hospitals at The University of Texas Medical Branch
(UTMB) at Galveston. In late July 2022, we opened an ITS – CRC Satellite Clinic in League City where investigators with CRC approved protocols are able to schedule outpatient visits. The CRC Satellite Clinic is located in rooms 2.204A (Unit)
and 2.204 (Core Laboratory) in the UTMB Clinics Building at League City Campus. Since 1963, UTMB has performed high-quality human subject research in the ITS-CRC, which provides critical resources to investigators throughout the lifespan of their
projects. The ITS-CRC provides an environment for conducting complex Phase I – Phase IV clinical trials including PI-initiated and industry-sponsored studies. Many studies involve pharmacokinetics or research in special populations and orphan
diseases. The ITS-CRC provides comprehensive services including in-patient and exam rooms, nursing, bionutrition, core laboratory, exercise and special procedure rooms, exercise and metabolic equipment and a DXA scanner. To ensure best practices,
we also provide hands-on training and access to specialized mentoring. Our clinical research practicum provides an opportunity for researchers and their staff to practice the skills covered in UTMB’s clinical research training. The practicum
offers training in a one-on-one or small group, collaborative setting. Participants will have the opportunity to role-play and review essential research functions.
Services provided by the ITS-CRC are made possible by continued support
from UTMB and the i mplementation of a cost recovery program. We use revenue to maintain service levels and provide training and resources to clinical investigators and research teams. It is important that you meet with our ITS-CRC team to review
your proposed study and get an estimate of charges to include in your budget. Please contact Liz Ruiz at ebruiz@utmb.edu to schedule.
For more information about the ITS-CRC, contact Lamonne Crutcher, RN, BSN, CCRP at lmcrutch@utmb.edu. For ITS-CRC Protocol Application Process questions,
contact Liz Ruiz at ebruiz@utmb.edu.