Rethinking Clinical Research
The Center for Clinical Research Advancement (CCRA) challenges traditional approaches to the conduct of research by identifying hidden biases, unveiling new tools, and reconfiguring operational methods. Because this work cannot be done alone, we build trusted partnerships with principal investigators (PIs), study teams, hospital administrators, patients, communities, and biotech companies to revolutionize how we collectively reinvent an inclusive research model, promoting scientific rigor and efficiency.
Our center deploys two teams in rethinking clinical research:
- The Clinical Trial Office (CTO) oversees industry-initiated clinical trial finances for BMC PIs and study teams; collaborates with PIs on investigator-initiated trials; and provides operational support to BUMC investigators performing research at BMC.
- The Clinical Research Network (CRN) offers staffing services for institutionally prioritized or under-resourced studies and supports researchers and surrounding communities by implementing engagement practices, co-designing appropriate interventions, and nurturing progress in research infrastructure.
Foster community advisement | Promote financial stability | Optimize systems and practices
Clinical Trial Office
Oversees BMC industry-initiated clinical trial finances, collaborates on investigator-initiated trial finance oversight, and supports BUMC researchers
Clinical Research Network
Teams with researchers and local communities, offering staffing and recruitment services, championing community engagement, and incubating innovation
Clinical Research Unit
(CRU)
3,000 square feet of state-of-the-art clinical research space to conduct complex, diverse, and equitable clinical research on today’s most pressing health issues.
Meet the CCRA Teams
Who Are You?
Investigators & Staff
Resources for BMC investigators and staff and their department administrators
Patients & Communities
Patients and community members interested in research conducted at BMC
Sponsor Partnerships
Resources for sponsors interested in conducting inclusive research at BMC