CTSI RESEARCH SERVICES
The CTSI Service Center
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:
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.
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Not sure where to start? Research navigators can help direct your team to the right resources. Please see the cards below for a list of CTSI services and contacts.
Primary Contacts
E. Mendy Dunn PhD, RN
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PhD2025 · University of Florida, College of Nursing
Design a Study
Biostatistics, Epidemiology and Research Design
Design a study, determine appropriate sample size and perform statistical analysis.
Community Scientist Program
Assistance with engaging community scientists in research projects.
Research Design and Data Coordinating Center (RDDC)
The RDDC helps investigators refine objectives into testable hypotheses, choose study designs, develop data analysis plans, and perform power analyses and sample size calculations.
Data Management and Software
Clinical and Translational Science Informatics and Technology
Research Data Management, Algorithms, Research Software Design, Implementation and Support
Navigating Regulations
IND, IDE Assistance
Receive guidance on IND, IDE application and reporting requirements.
Quality Assurance
Consultation, auditing, SOP development, batch releases and training to ensure GCP, GLP and GMP.
Regulatory Assistance
Receive guidance on regulatory submissions, informed consent, IRB submissions and ClinicalTrials.gov registration and compliance.
Recruit Participants
Recruitment Center
Assistance with developing recruitment strategies, creating recruitment materials and evaluating recruitment methods.
HealthStreet
Recruit participants from the community and other hard to reach populations.
Integrated Data Repository
Access clinical data for cohort identification and recruiting, and to answer research questions.
OneFlorida Clinical Research Consortium
Implement grant-funded research in real-world settings throughout the state.
Trial Innovation Network
Addresses critical roadblocks in clinical research and accelerates the translation of novel interventions into life-saving therapies.
ACT Network
Explore and validate feasibility for clinical studies across the NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) consortium.
Conduct Research
Clinical Research Center
Facilities for outpatient and inpatient research including nursing, dietary and lab support.
Clinical Research Support Services
Clinical research study monitoring services.
Biorepository
CAP-accredited facility specializing in biological sample procurement and storage.
Human Imaging Core
Use structural and functional MRI services for human subject research.
Investigational Drug Service (IDS) Pharmacy
IDS services and support available.
Translational Technologies
Center for Safety, Simulation & Advanced Learning Technologies
Simulate processes to promote patient safety.
Center for Cellular Reprogramming
Receive training and services for induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC) derivation and related reprogramming technologies.
Southeast Center for Integrated Metabolomics
Use metabolomics services, including mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance and bioinformatics.
Genotyping Core
Design and perform genetics and pharmacogenetics studies with expert consultation.
Translational Drug Development Core
Receive assistance in moving your compound from the lab toward clinical trials.