Office of Clinical Research Administration

Office of Clinical Research Administration

The Office of Clinical Research Administration, (OCRA) located on the 10^th floor, 15 Kneeland Street, Tupper building, was established in October, 2008.  The goal of the office is to enhance, facilitate and grow our institutional presence in the clinical research arenas by providing a highly effective team and infrastructure to accommodate new clinical research agreements and partnerships with industry.  The office is responsible for:

1. To be the principal institutional liaison for clinical research contracting for industry sponsors
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3. Review clinical trial budgets

1. Interface with clinical researchers, support staff, and IRB
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3. Create and implement policies and procedures to support clinical research in a fiscally sound and compliant manner
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5. Business development and assistance to PIs interested in expanding their research portfolios
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7. Education and continual professional development activities on clinical research for administrators and clinical research coordinators
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9. Maintain a database for collection of information on the industry sponsor, the investigator, department, etc.
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11. Post-award activities include the receipt and recording of all checks from agreements and establishing new general ledger accounts
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13. Maintenance of accounts and records during the life of the contract agreement in compliance with federal and or state law