Review Process
Once you have received IRB approval for your protocol, you may apply to use our services/resources. Contacting CRC Unit Director, Ruben Cuervo, MD for assistance.
When a study requests CRC resources, a pre-review begins before IRB approval is required. Requests are flagged through the Office of Research Administration Route Sheet (check the CRC resources box) and forwarded to the CRC Unit Director.
The CRC Director will review the protocol and assess:
- Clinical staffing requirements
- Laboratory and equipment needs
- Space and timeline
- Projected costs
The CRC Director and Nurse Director will then evaluate overall feasibility and, if needed, meet with the investigator or coordinator to discuss findings. The investigator will be notified once a final determination on CRC resources is made.
After securing agency funding and IRB approval, submits your completed CRC application and supporting documents to the CRC Director, who will then forward them to the Initial Review Committee — comprised of the CRC Director, Nurse Director, and Business Manager.
Before any approved study begins, the Principal Investigator and Research Coordinator must attend a Study Initiation Meeting. At this meeting, the PI will review the protocol with all CRC staff, allowing time for questions and discussion.
All CRC staff must complete and document study-specific training before the study launches. Training records for each staff member and study are maintained by the CRC Unit Director, Ruben Cuervo, MD. Call 901.516.7086 to set up the Study Initiation Meeting.