our community
Member site of the Alzheimer’s Clinical Trials Consortium
Connecting our community with Alzheimer’s research.
Explore our research areas
Explore the conditions and questions that guide our research. Study availability and eligibility vary.
Alzheimer’s & related dementias
Studies to better understand, detect and treat Alzheimer’s and related dementias.
Early cognitive changes
Research focused on the earliest signs of cognitive change and ways to preserve brain health.
Biomarkers & diagnostics
Studies to improve diagnostic tools and identify biological markers of disease earlier and more accurately.
Dementia behavioral symptoms
Research on approaches to understand and manage behavioral and psychological symptoms of dementia.
Obesity & weight management
Studies on safe and effective approaches to weight management and metabolic health.
Diabetes & metabolic disorders
Research to improve prevention, treatment and long-term outcomes for diabetes and related metabolic conditions.
Cardiovascular disease
Studies focused on better ways to prevent, detect and treat heart and blood vessel disease.
Nephrology & kidney disease
Research on kidney health, earlier detection and new treatment approaches.
Respiratory & pulmonary disease
Studies to advance the prevention and treatment of chronic and acute lung conditions.
Liver & metabolic liver disease
Research on fatty liver disease, liver health and new treatment options.
Pediatric research
Studies to support healthier futures for infants, children and adolescents.
Vaccine research
Clinical studies to evaluate new and improved vaccines for a healthier community.
Infectious diseases
Research to better prevent, detect and treat viral, bacterial and other infectious diseases.
Internal medicine
Research across adult health conditions.
Women’s health
Research addressing women’s health needs.
Site capabilities
Our site is committed to continuously enhancing and expanding its capabilities to meet evolving sponsor expectations and protocol-specific requirements.
Clinical & physiological testing
✓ ECG & blood pressure monitoring
✓ Six-minute walk test
✓ Stair climbing assessment
✓ Stress testing & ABI
✓ Spirometry/bronchial hyperresponsiveness testing
✓ Ultrasound & echocardiography
✓ Anthropometrics & liver elastography
Laboratory & procedures
✓ −80°C ultra-low temperature freezer (ULT)
✓ −20°C temperature-controlled freezer
✓ Refrigerated centrifuge
✓ Biological specimen collection & processing
✓ Biopsy collection capabilities
✓ Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) collection
✓ PK & anti-drug antibody (ADA) sampling
Imaging & diagnostics
✓ MRI & PET imaging coordination
✓ DXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scanning
✓ Imaging facility qualification support
✓ Protocol-specific imaging scheduling & coordination
✓ Imaging acquisition requirements & protocol alignment
✓ Imaging data submission & query resolution
Cognitive assessments & raters
✓ Protocol-trained research raters
✓ MMSE, RBANS & ADAS-Cog13
✓ CDR & functional assessments
✓ Behavioral & caregiver measures
Study operations & quality
✓ Feasibility & site start-up
✓ Rapid study start-up process
✓ Parallel contract & budget negotiations
✓ Dedicated regulatory department
✓ Electronic research systems
✓ Sponsor & CRO coordination
Participant & family support
✓ Community-based recruitment
✓ Specialized recruitment & retention team
✓ Bilingual informed consent education
✓ Study visit coordination
✓ Caregiver & study partner support
Pharmacy & IP Management
✓ Dedicated restricted-access pharmacy unit
✓ 24/7 temperature monitoring & automated alerts
✓ DEA Schedule I controlled substance storage
✓ Class II Type A2 biological safety cabinet/ISO Class 3 air cleanliness
✓ Secure medical refrigerators
✓ Emergency power backup
Our community is at the center of our work
English & Spanish support
Clear, compassionate communication in the language you prefer, so you can feel informed and confident.
Family & caregiver engagement
We support families and caregivers throughout the research journey with education and guidance.
Community outreach
We partner with local organizations to raise awareness and bring research opportunities to our community.
Your research journey
Research helps answer important questions about health and disease. Our team explains each study so you can make an informed choice. Participation is voluntary. Research is not required to receive medical care.
