USA Translational Research Service Center
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The USA Translational Research Service Center (TRSC) provides local support and resources for translational research activities at South. The University of South ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ is one of eleven partner network institutions of the University of ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ at Birmingham's Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS).
USA is proud to be part of this extraordinary regional initiative to address the disproportionate disparity and disease in the Deep South. This regional effort will accelerate discovery and improve human health for the residents of this region and translate to broader applications across the nation.
The USA TRSC is comprised of USA basic and clinical science researchers and administrators who provide research support services and facilitate training, professional development and collaboration. The USA TRSC is supported by the at the University of ³ÉÈË¿ì²¥ at Birmingham (UAB). The CCTS is funded by the of the National Institutes of Health under award number UL1TR001417. The USA Principal Investigator is Dr. Mark Gillespie, Chair, Department of Pharmacology and the UAB CCTS Principal Investigator is Dr. Robert Kimberly, Senior Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research and Associate Vice President for Medicine and Biomedical Research.
The USA TRSC team is comprised of familiar and friendly colleagues. The Organization Chart is shown below.
Looking for specific assistance/expertise? Contact one of the colleagues below via email directly.
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Dr. Martha Arrieta marrieta@southalabama.edu |
Community Engagement The Southern Commonweal Liaison Collaboratory Representative |
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Dr. Sharon Fruh |
Translational Research Promotion and Facilitation, Metrics and Outcomes
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Dr. Mark Gillespie |
Consortium PI Translational Research Promotion & Facilitation / Faculty and K Program Development and Recruitment |
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Dr. Ray Langley rlangley@southalabama.edu |
Bio-Informatics Consulting |
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Dr. Madhuri Mulekar mmulekar@southalabama.edu |
Research Design and Statistical Consulting |
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Kellie Prutzman kbose@health.southalabama.edu |
IRB Protocol Development / Clinical Research Coordinator Information |
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Dr. Rod Rocconi roconni@health.southalabama.edu |
Clinical Trials / Clinical Research Consultation & Facilitation - MCI; USA SHARe Network Clinical Lead |
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Dr. Bin Wang bwang@southalabama.edu |
Research Design and Statistical Consulting |
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Stefanie White swhite@southalabama.edu |
Clinical Trials / Clinical Research Consultation & Facilitation - Campus/COM; USA SHARe Network Administrative Lead |
Looking for more information about the USA TRSC?
Contact Dr. Sharon Fruh (sfruh@southalabama.edu, 251-445-9400).
Looking for more information about the UAB CCTS and Partner Network?
Visit the . You can register to become affiliated with the CCTS via the website. With your registration you'll receive the weekly newsletter (packed full of information and events). While you are there take a look at all of the programs, events, resources and great information that the UAB CCTS and Partner Network have to offer.