For Our Sponsors

The Christie Clinic Advantage

A centralized research department located in the “Heartland” dedicated to the highest standards of quality to sponsors, physicians and volunteers.

Experienced Research Staff

• Medical Director-15+years experience in research
  • Adjunct Professor at UI Medical School
  • Available to mentor new Investigators
• 4 full time Study Coordinators
  • ACRP Certified
  • IATA Certificated
  • Availability 24/7 per pager
  • Experienced with web-based research software and eCRF such as
    • Epro Data, IVRS, Medidata Rave, Cenduit Solutions, Writer Results, ERT, Clinphone, Perceptive, Clarix, Phaseforward
• Regulatory Compliance
  • Certified Healthcare Research Compliance Coordinator
  • Investigator and staff continuous education on GCP’s and CITI training
  • Central IRB friendly with rapid IRB submissions  
  • Designated Contract Specialist
• Physician owned Multi-Specialty Clinic with 150+ providers and a large primary care base (internal medicine and family practice).
  • Subspecialties include Cardiology, Cardio-Vascular, Pulmonology, Dermatology, Endocrinology, Infectious Disease, ENT, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Pathology, just to mention a few
  • Satellite sites servicing over a 90 mile radius
• Nurse Alert Response Team on site
  • On call physician for emergency care
  • Emergency Medications available
  • AED’s on every floor
  • 911 accessibility
  • Two hospitals within 1-2 miles

Facilities

• Separate area for Monitor visits
  • High Speed Wi-Fi Internet Access
  • Free Parking
• Medication and Document Storage
  • Double locked temperature controlled Investigational Drug storage area, including refrigeration
  • Documents stored in secure locked area
  • On Site long term document storage
  • Source Documentation development
• CAP and CLIA certified Laboratory on site
  • Cytopathology
  • -20 freezer storage
  • ECG capabilities
• Ancillary Departments
  • Certified Pulmonary Function Testing
  • Sleep Lab
  • Radiology Facilities on site
    • CT
    • MRI
    • DEXA Scan
    • CT-PET Scan
    • Nuclear Cardiology
    • UltraSound
    • Mammography

As we have several physicians interested in adding research to their practices, we welcome the opportunity to discuss potential studies with you.

For more information or to set up a site visit, please contact:

Patti Smith, RN, BSN, CCRC, CHRC
Department Manager
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217-366-2259 (direct)
217-366-5367 (fax)