The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) was established under the Clinical and Translational Science Award received by Rockefeller University in late 2006. As the clinical site for the CCTS, the Hospital has expanded its existing services and developed a number of new services to support clinical investigation.

We have expanded our metabolic core capabilities; the core now includes equipment to measure body composition, perform indirect calorimetry and conduct exercise (treadmill) studies. Our Bionutrition department has reengineered its processes to support the growing number of metabolic diets while still providing standard meal service as needed.

In collaboration with investigators from neighboring institutions, we have established a 2-bed sleep study unit on the 3rd floor of the Nurses’ Residence building, adjacent to the inpatient unit. The new unit provides the ability to record video, EEG and respiratory flow data on 2 patients simultaneously.

The CCTS has also introduced a new level of direct support to investigators by establishing a department of clinical research coordinators . These certified clinical research coordinators are deployed as needed to assist investigators with the development and conduct of clinical studies.

The Hospital has a number of new staff members. Our Center Administrator, Maija Neville, works closely with the CEO on Hospital Administration matters, providing a seamless integration of Hospital and CCTS operations and financial administration. The Health Information Systems department has a new manager, Laurent Laor, who joined us in September. With his background in Information Management Laurent will be redesigning the management of clinical information to meet the needs of investigators and to support the adoption of the principles of Good Clinical Practice. For more information about new staff please visit the CCTS e-Newsletter.