The CTSI Service Center provides a range of services and resources to investigators performing translational research across campus.
The CTSI Service Center’s programs, resources and core facilities can assist you in:
Not sure where to start? Research navigators can help direct your team to the right resources. Please see the table below for a list of CTSI services and contacts.
Initial consultations for all services are offered at no cost. If a study requires special or extended involvement of staff, cost may be assessed. We will discuss all available options at the first consultation.
Please contact any of the CTSI services listed below as early in the process as possible, even before you have submitted a grant proposal.
Primary Contacts
Design a Study
Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design
Design a study, determine appropriate sample size and perform statistical analysis.
Contact
Wei Xue, PhD 352.294.5919 qiangxue@phhp.ufl.edu
Citizen Scientist Program
Assistance with engaging citizen scientists in research projects.
Contact
Katherine Blackburn 352.294.5989 katherineblackbu@ufl.edu
LibGuides for Clinical Research
Tabs for resources, training, IRB, safety and ethics, standards and templates and professional associations.
Contact
Terry Selfe, PhD 352.273.8420 tselfe1@ufl.edu
Data Management and Software
Clinical and Translational Science Informatics and Technology
Research Data Management, Algorithms, Research Software Design, Implementation and Support
Contact
Chris Barnes 352.273.8876 cpb@ufl.edu
Navigate
IND, IDE Assistance
Receive guidance on IND, IDE application and reporting requirements.
Contact
Sheila Austin, MS, CIP 352.273.8702 sheila.austin@ufl.edu
Quality Assurance
Consultation, auditing, SOP development, batch releases and training to ensure GCP, GLP and GMP.
Contact
Corinne Holman 352.273.5133 c.holman@ufl.edu
Regulatory Assistance
Receive guidance on regulatory submissions, informed consent, IRB submissions and ClinicalTrials.gov registration and compliance.
Contact
Tiffany Pineda 352.273.5132 tiffany.danielle@ufl.edu
Research Participant Advocate, Ethics Consultation
Consult an expert on clinical trials and Data Safety Monitoring Boards.
Contact
H. Robert Kolb, RN, MS, CCRC 352.273.8882 kolbhr@ufl.edu
Recruit Participants
Recruitment Center
Assistance with developing recruitment strategies, creating recruitment materials and evaluating recruitment methods.
Contact
Deaven Hough 352.294.5959deavenf@ufl.edu
HealthStreet
Recruit participants from the community, including underrepresented populations.
Contact
Beatrice Dorestil 352.273.5468 mailto:kerlande24@ufl.edu
Integrated Data Repository
Access clinical data for cohort identification and recruiting, and to answer research questions.
Contact
Alex Quinones IRBDataRequest@ahc.ufl.edu
OneFlorida Clinical Research Consortium
Implement grant-funded research in real-world settings throughout the state.
Contact
TaJuana Chisholm 352.294.5978 onefloridaoperations@health.ufl.edu
Trial Innovation Network
Addresses critical roadblocks in clinical research and accelerate the translation of novel interventions into life-saving therapies.
Contact
Holly Morris, MSN, RN, CCRC, CHRC 352.294.5881 hlmorris@ufl.edu
Conduct Research
Clinical Research Center
Facilities for outpatient and inpatient research including nursing, dietary and lab support.
Contact
Janet King 352.294.5882 jking1@ufl.edu
Clinical Research Support Services
Clinical research study monitoring services.
Contact
Socorro “Tet” Pata 352.273.5516 spata@ufl.edu
Biobehavioral Core
Consult with experts on applying human-validated assessment measures of behavioral concomitants of disease or therapeutic interventions.
Contact
Sara Jo Nixon, PhD 352.294.4920 sjnixon@ufl.edu
Biorepository
Store biological samples securely in a CAP-certified facility.
Contact
Amer S. Abouhamze 352.273.9498 amer@ufl.edu
Human Imaging Core
Use structural and functional MRI services for human subject research.
Contact
Song Lai, PhD 352.294.5597 songlai@ufl.edu
Translational Technologies
Center for Cellular Reprogramming
Receive training and services for induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) derivation and related reprogramming technologies.
Contact
Katherine Santostefano 352.392.2690 khankows@ufl.edu
Center for Safety, Simulation & Advanced Learning Technologies
Simulate processes to promote patient safety.
Contact
Samsun Lampotang, PhD 352.294.8148 slampotang@anest.ufl.edu
Genotyping Core
Design and perform genetics and pharmacogenetics studies with expert consultation.
Contact
Taimour Langaee, PhD 352.273.6357 langaee@cop.ufl.edu
Southeast Center for Integrated Metabolomics
Use metabolomics services, including mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance and bioinformatics.
Contact
Alisha Mitchell-Roberts 352.627.9177 info@secim.ufl.edu
Translational Drug Development Core
Receive assistance in moving your compound from the lab toward clinical trials.
Contact
Christopher R. McCurdy, PhD, FAAPS cmccurdy@cop.ufl.edu