CTO has a dedicated outpatient facility for research study visits. This facility is located at 1521 Pope Avenue on the Medical Campus in Augusta, GA and offers the following:
The Clinical Trials Office (CTO) serves as the initial point of contact and centralized coordinating office for all clinical research conducted within the Augusta University Health System.
Its mission is to facilitate clinical research by providing quality services, solutions, innovative leadership, the promotion of collaboration, and continuous quality improvement. Its operation is based upon a comprehensive “One Stop Shop” concept for investigators and sponsors. The clinical trials office provides oversight and management of clinical studies.
Clinical Trials office services include:
- Research Study Initiation Processes – Coordination of CDA, DUA, MTA, CTA, Feasibility and Site Questionnaires, etc.
- Compliance Approval Preparation - IRB, Biosafety, Chemical Safety, Radiation Safety, etc.
- Conduct of Clinical Trials - Recruitment, consenting, study conduct, study procedures (as appropriate), CRF completion, response to sponsor queries, and storage/distribution of specimens.
- Financial management of studies
- Dedicated research facilities (Children's Research Unit (CRU) located in the hospital and on Pope Avenue an outpatient study clinic with a BSL2 approved lab), examination/treatment rooms, space for monitors and auditors and family/patient waiting areas
STUDY COORDINATION SERVICES
CENTRALIZED SERVICES
SPECIALIZED SERVICES
QUALITY ASSURANCE
OUTPATIENT RESEARCH FACILITY - POPE AVENUE
CTO has a dedicated outpatient facility for research study visits. This facility is located at 1521 Pope Avenue on the Medical Campus in Augusta, GA and offers the following:
Phlebotomy room
Procedure rooms
Approved BSL2 laboratory (-20 freezer, and temperature-controlled centrifuges)
Patient and Family Education and resources
Clinical Research Monitoring area
Handicapped accessible building with all patient areas on the ground floor
Ultra-sonography services for OB/GYN research patients/participants
Free curbside parking
Clinical Trials Office
Health Sciences Campus
AU Medical Center, RM 7309
1120 15th Street
Augusta, GA 30912
706-721-6582
ctscto@augusta.edu