Study Set-Up

Lab

A lab may be utilized for the processing and shipment of clinical research study participant specimens.

The collection of specimens should only be performed by trained clinical research coordinators or staff members.
Personnel collecting participant samples should verify that full informed consent and authorization has been obtained from the participant or their legal authorized representatives prior to sample collection.
Specimens should be collected according to the protocol of the clinical trial, while also adhering to the appropriate safeguards from Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) guidelines.
- Collection and processing of specimens must take place in a regulated clinical space, BSL-2 research lab, Clinical Research Support Program (CRSP) space, or the BioBank.
IBC approval may be required for specimen collection, processing, and shipping. See the IRB/ Ancillary Committee Review section for more information on the specific requirements for IBC approval regarding specimens.

Clinical Research and Trials Unit (CRTU)
- Services: Research sample processing, storage, and shipment.
- Contact: Email Cathy Hudgins, Research Nurse Manager, or call (601) 815-9276.
UMMC Biobank
- Services: Biospecimen management including tissue procurement, blood processing, banking collections, shipping, and dry ice.
- Contact: (601) 815-3174
Clinical Research Support Program (CRSP)
- Services: Clinical research coordinator services including sample collection, processing, and shipping.
- Contact: Kimberlee McGuire, Manager Research Operations, (601) 815-9955.