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Clinical Research 
Clinical Agents
Immunologic Monitoring and Cellular Products Laboratory, HCCGeneral email
A 24/7 monitored facility operates with twelve clean rooms operation and focuses on IND manufacturing under cGMP/cGTP. The facility director specializes and collaborates on preclinical research development involving process development, technology transfer and testing development on human cell-based drugs for clinical trials. Immunological monitoring services are available to support clinical trials. The facility is a FACT, CLIA, CAP and FDA accredited laboratory. Shadyside, HCC and Riverside, Riviera
Clinical Research Centers
Magee-Women's Hospital Clinical and Translational Research CenterEmily Immel
An outpatient facility supporting clinical and translational research in women’s health. Facilities include interview and exam rooms as well as laboratory support for processing biological specimens. The CTRC also facilitates newborn and infant research visits. Oakland, Magee Hospital
MUH Clinical and Translational Research CenterJill Huwe
State-of-the-art infrastructure, inpatient and outpatient facilities, specialized equipment, and experienced staff to support clinical and translational research. Administrative staff maintain rigorous oversight of all studies and assist investigators with every aspect of research from study design and budget development through implementation. Oakland, MONF
Multidisciplinary Acute Care Clinical Research Organization (MACRO)Alan Abraham
We provide all services needed to conduct a clinical trial. Our team consists of specialists in the following areas: Regulatory, contracting, laboratory, screening/enrolling, and trial/data management. We provide year-round 24/7 support in the areas of critical care, emergency, surgery, pediatrics, and other limited areas based on need. Oakland, SCAIF
Pediatric Clinical and Translational Research Center (PCTRC)Kimberly Matko
A unique multidisciplinary setting that provides physicians the opportunity to investigate childhood diseases in a controlled environment on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Lawrenceville, AOB
Human Subject Imaging
CMU-Pitt Brain Imaging Data Generation & Education (BRIDGE) CenterGeneral email
A research-dedicated neuroimaging facility, with a focus on advanced data analytics and basic science research, meaning that it is designed exclusively to support basic science research and the next generation of brain scientists. RRID: SCR_023356 Oakland Mellon Institute
In Vivo Imaging Facility, HCC (clinical research)Rivka Colen
The Hillman IVIF provides novel quantitative imaging techniques that trace biomarkers of molecular events associated with effective cancer therapy. Shadyside, SHDY
MR Research CenterAndrew Reinberg
Development and application of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and magnetic resonance spectroscopy (MRS) for medical and biological research. MRRC is Whole body imaging capable with specialty in anatomical MRI imaging of brain, spine, extremities, liver, bladder and functional MRI to study cognitive, sensory, and motor function in the brain. Oakland, PRESBY
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Research CenterJames Ruszkiewicz
PET imaging for clinical and pre-clinical studies. Radiotracer production and development. Oakland, PRESBY
Regulatory and Recruitment Assistance
Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Core ServicesResearch Facilitator
The CTSI is made up of 12 Core divisions. Each core offers specialist research services, as well as funding and educational opportunities. • Regulatory Knowledge & Support • Trial Implementation & Enrollment • Community Partners • Pilot Funding • Biomedical Informatics • Biostatistics, Epidemiology & Research Design • Clinical Research Facilities • Implementation Lab • Innovation
Peptide and Peptoid Synthesis CoreKazi Islam
Comprehensive services for the custom synthesis and characterization of peptides, peptoids and small molecule constructs.Extensive capabilities for technologically advanced custom modifications such as bioconjugations and targeted therapeutic strategies.State of the art HPLC and mass spectrometry capabilities and services in support of protein, siRNA, antibody and small molecule quantification and characterization are available. Riverside, CNBIO
Positron Emission Tomography (PET) Research CenterJames Ruszkiewicz
PET imaging for clinical and pre-clinical studies. Radiotracer production and development. Oakland, PRESBY
Specimen Processing
Biobehavioral Oncology Facility, HCCFrank Jenkins
Wet lab providing support for specimen processing and a wide range of assays for biobehavioral researchers without wet lab space and expertise. Shadyside, HCC
Magee-Women's Hospital Clinical and Translational Research CenterEmily Immel
An outpatient facility supporting clinical and translational research in women’s health. Facilities include interview and exam rooms as well as laboratory support for processing biological specimens. The CTRC also facilitates newborn and infant research visits. Oakland, Magee Hospital
Pediatric Clinical and Translational Research Center (PCTRC)Kimberly Matko
A unique multidisciplinary setting that provides physicians the opportunity to investigate childhood diseases in a controlled environment on both an inpatient and outpatient basis. Lawrenceville, AOB
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