Clinical Research Unit (CRU)

The Clinical Research Unit at Upstate is dedicated to improving the human condition by supporting outpatient clinical research. Projects include Phase I-IV clinical trials, device studies, and investigator-initiated studies. The CRU staff provide research support services to facilitate the implementation of research projects and to promote patient, investigator, and sponsor satisfaction.

Any member of the Upstate Medical University faculty may utilize the resources available at CRU to conduct research on human subjects, as approved by the Institutional Review Board for the Protection of Human Subjects (IRB) and the CRU Director, Nurse Manager, and staff.