Clinical Research Center – CRC

The Clinical Research Center (CRC) at the C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development brings together basic and translational research in order to improve the quality of life for our communities. Our cutting-edge medical research is conducted by highly-skilled medical investigators and support staff with unparalleled clinical expertise. We strive to treat our patients with the highest level of compassionate care while providing world-class research services to the investigators and sponsors we support.

“The Clinical Research Center is long-tested, and has experience in providing the physical environment, infrastructure, and service to support in the implementation of basic and translational research to advance therapeutic progress” Jack D. Sobel,M.D.,Director of Clinical Research Center, Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Dean Emeitus of Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Since 1995, the Clinical Research Center (CRC) has provided the infrastructure for a vast range of research— from smaller investigator-initiated trials, to larger pharmaceutical company trials, and expansive NIH-funded trials. Our research team has conducted more than 140 clinical trials in such therapeutic areas as uterine fibroids, endometriosis, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, adhesions, unexplained infertility, environmental contaminants on male factor infertility, sexual dysfunction (arousal and desire disorder), hot flashes and more. Over the past 4 years, we have expanded our areas of service to include the Department(s) of Dermatology, Internal Medicine, Pharmacy, and Nursing.

The CRC is thoroughly equipped for these research efforts, featuring:

Research services provided:

Our team assists with regulatory components of clinical trials through OnCore®, a Clinical Trial Management System (CTMS) which helps to streamline and centralize operations. The software is utilized university-wide to support all aspects of clinical trials, as it has the capacity to manage multi-site trials both nationally and internationally.

The CRC is structured as part of the C.S. Mott Center for Human Growth and Development so that partners receive the best of both clinical (directly patient-oriented) and basic (laboratory-focused) research. CRC clinician researchers work directly with patients, and many of their research interests focus on preventive measures and improved treatments. The basic science researchers of the CRC and C.S. Mott Center hold faculty appointments within the Wayne State University School of Medicine, and many of their laboratories focus on novel treatments and techniques. Their proximity creates an excellent environment for collaboration, granting researchers the unique opportunity to add a human dimension to their work. Together, clinical and laboratory researchers establish a dialogue, debate issues and challenge each other to develop new research skills that directly affect patient outcomes.

To promote health on a local and global scale, the CRC at the C.S. Mott Center focuses on advancing translational reproductive research, disseminating medical knowledge, and engaging in service and advocacy in a highly cost effective, compliant and efficient manner. Your partnership can strengthen our research outcomes by providing our faculty and staff with the resources necessary to push the boundaries of medicine, leading to life-changing breakthroughs. With your help, we can ensure that patients receive ground-breaking treatments through exceptional clinical care.

Jack D. Sobel

Karen Priest (Collins)

Mindy Lindeman

Michelle Brossoit

Laura Cedo

Elizabeth Paton

Biljana Basic-Panic

Yanni Zhuang