The Clinical Research Resource Core is the primary resource for subject recruitment, tracking and retention activities, and for training Scholars in clinical research. This core has been instrumental in developing the infrastructure
to support translation of basic discoveries in geriatric populations, developing the ACE Unit Research Laboratory, and participating in large clinical trials, such as ASPREE,
STRIDE, D-CARE, MoTrPAC, and STEP-HI. The core supports research studies on the mechanisms underlying
function loss and recovery; development and testing of novel treatments; trajectories of physical function and disability in community-dwelling and hospitalized older adults; and pragmatic, patient-centered studies on recovery from illness.
Leaders: Elena Volpi, MD, PhD, and Elizabeth Lyons, MPH, PhD
Leader in Training: Samper-Ternent, Rafael, MD, PhD
Clinical Resources
- UT Health System
- Acute Care fro Elders Unit (ACE Unit)
- OAIC Ace Unit Functional Laboratory
- CeRPAN Exercise Training and Testing Laboratories
- CeRPAN Physical Performance Testing and Training Core Lab
- ITS Clinical Research Center
- Office of Clinical Research
- Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Clinical Program
- Stroke Clinical Program
Investigator Support
- Subject Recruitment: Recruit, track, and retain a pool of older subjects who have agreed to participate in research. Specialize in recruitment of subjects from under-represented minority groups.
- Conduct Health Assessments & Screenings: These include but are not limited to: Physical exams Blood work Functional Status Muscle strength testing Face-to-face interviews Chart reviews
- Provide Regulatory Support: Provide assistance with: IRB submissions Continuing reviews Progress reports Support letters for grant submissions and study planning Conduct of clinical research studies Coordination of clinical studies