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Explore facilities for study participant visits.
University of Minnesota facilities
Ambulatory Research Center (ARC)
| Proximity to special services | Access to Fairview West Bank Ancillary Services
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| Parking | Patients have access to Fairview parking ramps (Red and Yellow). Vouchers available for study purchase |
| Emergency response | Code Team Response |
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| Pediatric populations | Yes |
| Specimen collection & processing | Space available for phlebotomy, specimen processing, and urine pregnancy test analysis. Not CLIA approved or waived. Not staffed. Must be phlebotomy certified. |
| Nearest specimen drop-off/pickup | West Bank FV lab (will follow up with FRA) |
| Specialized equipment | Computerized Neuropsychological Lab Other equipment: refrigerator, -20 freezers, centrifuge, vitals, height and weight station, medical exam essentials, telephone and video conferencing equipment. |
Not available: Clinical billing, overnight stays, patient transport, infusion, staff support.
Ambulatory Research Center (ARC)
Fairview Riverside, West Building
2nd floor, Suite F-212
2450 Riverside Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55454
Contact:
Baye Diouf
[email protected]
Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR)
The Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) / Center for Clinical Imaging Research (CCIR) offers state-of-the-art imaging equipment for both clinical and research purposes. Subject support rooms are also located throughout the facility for consenting, performing testing procedures and changing into gowns, as well as performing medical procedures.
| Availability restrictions | No restrictions on who can use this facility |
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| Start-up fees | None |
| Scheduling | CMRR internal calendaring system; clinical scheduling: 612-626-6900 |
| Clinical billing | Yes |
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| Proximity to special services | Radiologist on-site for contrast administration oversight and questions if needed. |
| Parking | Parking adjacent to building for patients and research volunteers. Visitors and staff parking across street in Maroon lot. |
| Emergency response | 911 facility |
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| Staff support | Research RN, MRI Tech, PET/CT Tech |
| Pediatric populations | Yes |
| Specimen collection & processing | Blood draws and IV’s can be done here. Basic processing lab that study staff can use - not staffed. |
| Nearest specimen drop-off/pickup | CMRR front desk |
| Specialized equipment |
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Not available: Infusion, overnight stays, patient transport.
Center for Magnetic Resonance Research
2021 6th St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Contact:
Jeramy Kulesa
[email protected]
Delaware Clinical Research Unit (DCRU)
The DCRU is a "space-only" outpatient research facility for adults and children. Investigators must bring their own staff to assist with protocols. An intake process is required. A Clinic Coordinator and Front Desk Administrative Assistant are on-site.
| Availability restrictions | No restrictions on who can use this facility |
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| Start-up fees | Facility rate: $59/hour |
| Scheduling | CTR Portal |
Parking
Participant parking is available on-site behind the building at no cost. Parking permits are handed to participants at the North building entrance information desk.
| Emergency response | 911 |
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| Infusion capabilities | Some, depending on the type of infusion. |
| Pediatric population | Yes |
| Specimen collection & processing | Open to study staff utilizing the DCRU. The lab is not staffed by clinic personnel. It is CLIA certified |
| Nearest specimen drop-off/pickup | Cart adjacent to the first-floor information desk. Must coordinate with pick-up service to retrieve items, as there is no regularly scheduled pick-up service. |
| Specialized equipment | 2 small centrifuges, 2 refrigerated centrifuges, 2 pipettes; -20 and -80 short-term storage freezers; blood pressure machines; height rod; scale; EKG machine; infusion pump. |
| Facility spaces | 10 exam rooms (1 Pediatric room, 7 standard exam rooms, 2 rooms managed by Tobacco Research Group); 4 consultation rooms; Investigator/Study Staff work space. |
Not available: clinical billing, overnight stays, staff support, pediatric population, patient transport, proximity to special services.
Delaware Clinical Research Unit (DCRU)
717 Delaware St SE, Room 205, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Contact:
Brooke Miller
[email protected]
Human Sensorimotor Control Laboratory (HSCL)
Laboratory for the study of the neuromotor control and
neurorehabilitation of human movement. Core facility for the
Center of Clinical Movement Science.
| Availability restrictions | Open to all UMN researchers |
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| Start-up fees | None |
| Scheduling | Contact Lab Manager Dr. Naveen Elangovan at [email protected] or at 612- 625-3313. |
Parking
Washington and University Ave parking ramp within two minutes of walking.
| Emergency response | 911 |
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| Staff support | Two biomedical engineers on staff |
| Pediatric populations | Yes |
| Specialized equipment | The laboratory can collect a wide variety of biomechanical, electrophysiological and psychophysical parameters of human movement. Equipment includes:
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Not available: Clinical billing, infusion, overnight stays, patient transport, pediatric population, proximity to special services, specimen collection & processing.
Human Sensorimotor Control Laboratory (HSCL)
400 Cooke Hall, 1900 University Ave. SE Minneapolis, MN 55455
Contact:
Dr. Jürgen Konczak
[email protected]
Laboratory of Integrative Human Physiology (LIHP)
The overall goal of the LIHP is to gain a better understanding of the effect of various diseases (e.g., obesity, cancer, metabolic syndrome, etc.) on vascular as well as cardiac systems in an integrative approach as well as to develop a better understanding of how to treat the effect of these diseases on the cardiovascular system.
| Availability restrictions | Open to all UMN researchers |
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| Start-up fees | None |
| Scheduling | Visits are scheduled through the lab coordinator. |
Parking
Parking Lot behind Mariucci Arena as well as metered parking on the street next to the building.
| Emergency response | 911 |
|---|---|
| Staff support | Certified DXA operators, vascular ultrasound technician. |
| Pediatric populations | Yes |
| Specialized equipment | The equipment includes: Hologic Horizon A dual X-ray absorptiometry, three MGC Diagnostics Ultima metabolic stress testing systems, Siemens Acuson Sequoia Ultrasound, AtCor Medical SphygmoCor, Biodex isokinetic dynamometer, Hawkin Dynamics Force Plates, and ImpediMed bioimpedance spectroscopy analysis system. |
Not available: Clinical billing, overnight stays, proximity to special services, patient transport, infusion, specimen collection & processing.
Laboratory of Integrative Human Physiology (LIHP)
Mariucci Arena, Room 141B 1901 4th St Se, Minneapolis, 55414
Contact:
Dr. Donald Dengel
[email protected]
Lillehei Clinical Research Unit (LCRU)
The Lillehei Clinical Research Unit is an outpatient facility dedicated to cardiovascular clinical research. The LCRU is a 5 patient room unit that consists of 2 exam rooms with beds, 2 exam rooms with tables/benches, and one large multipurpose room.
| Availability restrictions | Cardiology studies only. Contact for possible exceptions. |
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| Start-up fees | Fees apply. Contact for current rates. |
| Scheduling | CTR portal. |
| Proximity to special services | Connected to hospital through tunnel system |
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| Patient transport | Study-dependent |
| Parking | There is access to campus parking ramps and minimal on-street parking. Parking vouchers are study-dependent |
| Emergency response | Adult code team. |
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| Pediatric populations | May be able to accommodate if study provides appropriate staff. |
| Specimen collection & processing | CLIA certified lab and full time staff. |
| Nearest specimen drop-off/pickup | UMN KE dock. |
| Specialized equipment | ECG |
Not available: clinical billing, staff support, infusion, overnight stays.
Lillehei Clinical Research Unit (LCRU)
Phillip Wangensteen Building, Suite 1-342 516 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis MN 55455
Contact:
Julie Dicken
[email protected]
Non-Invasive Neuromodulation Lab
The Non-invasive Neuromodulation Laboratory is supported by the MnDRIVE Brain Conditions program. The purpose of the lab is to facilitate non-invasive neuromodulation research at the University of Minnesota. The NNL also serves as the Neuromodulation Hub at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB).
| Availability restrictions | Open to all UMN researchers |
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| Start-up fees | None |
| Scheduling | CTR Portal |
Parking
Free participant parking available in lot directly behind 717 Delaware. Parking pass reserved automactically when facility is reserved on CTR portal. No designated parking available for research staff.
| Emergency response | 911 |
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| Staff support | Technical support ; equipment operation training ; data processing and analysis ; custom hardware/software system to fit specialized experiment designs. Staff are also available to assist with data collection. |
| Pediatric populations | 717 Delaware is primarily for adult research. Two additional laboratories are at MIDB and are dedicated to pediatric research. |
| Nearest specimen drop-off/pickup | Front Desk on the Second floor of 717 Delaware St. SE. |
| Specialized equipment | Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) , repetitive TMS (rTMS) , transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) , transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) , frameless stereo neuronavigation , constant current/voltage electrical stimulator , 4-ch electromyogram amplifier , and 64-ch electroencephalogram amplifier. |
Not available: clinical billing, overnight stays, patient transportation, proximity to special services specimen collection & processing, infusion.
Non-invasive Neuromodulation Laboratory (NNL)
Phillip Wangensteen Building, Suite 1-342 516 Delaware St SE, Minneapolis MN 55455
Contact:
[email protected]
Pediatric facilities
Blythe Brenden Children’s Clinical Research Center
The University of Minnesota Blythe Brenden Children’s Clinical Research Center Facility is an outpatient space designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for pediatric research visits. This is a "space only" facility, requiring investigators to provide their own personnel and supplies for conducting visits. The Center features 4 patient rooms, 2 consult rooms, blood draw room, processing laboratory, medication room and a staff workspace.
| Availability restrictions | Must have M Health Credentialed provider. |
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| Start-up fees | None |
| Scheduling | CTR Portal |
| Proximity to special services | West Bank pediatric facilities. See CCRF, Discovery, Explorer, and UMMCH information |
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| Parking | Gold ramp; patient discount, no vouchers |
| Emergency response | Pediatric and Adult Code Team |
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| Staff support | Clinic manager at front desk 7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. No other support. |
| Infusion | Yes |
| Pediatric populations | Yes. No age restrictions in pediatric populations. Medically stable patients only. |
| Specimen collection & processing | Yes. Full laboratory capabilities, not staffed. Not CAP/CLIA certified. |
| Nearest specimen drop-off/pickup | Shipping & Receiving Dock, basement level of East Building |
| Specialized equipment | IV infusion pump, Mortara ECG (tracing only), Vital Signs machines, Centrifuges, Incubator, Lab Fridge/Freezer, Blanket warmer, Otoscope/Ophthalmoscope, Wheelchair Accessible Scale, Infant Scale and height, Stadiometer. |
Not available: clinical billing, overnight stays, patient transport.
University of Minnesota Blythe Brenden Children’s Clinical Research Center Facility
2512 S 7th St, Rm 181
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Facility contacts
[email protected]
Katie Hageboeck Children's Cancer Research Fund Clinic (CCRF Clinic)
Katie Hageboeck Children's Cancer Research Fund Clinic (CCRF Clinic) CCRF Clinic is a pediatric specialty clinic for children with cancer and blood diseases and pediatric patients receiving BMT. This clinic also houses the Pediatric Infusion Center.
| Availability restrictions | Limited to specialties with clinics in this space; Infusion Center limited to procedures requiring pediatric nursing. |
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| Start-up fees | None |
| Scheduling | Epic |
| Clinical billing | Yes |
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| Proximity to special services | Connected to UMMCH. |
| Patient transport | West bank shuttle |
| Parking | Green ramp, patient discount parking. |
| Emergency response | Pediatric code team. |
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| Staff support | CMA, LPN, CFL, lab tech; Infusion center staffed by RNs; other clinic spaces have care coordinators. |
| Pediatric populations | Yes, pediatric facility. |
| Specimen collection & processing | Full staff for collection and processing; CAP and CLIA certified. |
| Nearest specimen drop- off/pickup | Shipping & Receiving Dock, basement level of East Building. |
| Specialized equipment | EKG, BP, thermometers, scale, refrigerated centrifuge (contact pediatric oncology research team at [email protected]). |
Not Available: overnight stays
Katie Hageboeck Children's Cancer Research Fund Clinic (CCRF Clinic)
Contact:
Jennifer Goldfarb
[email protected]
M Health Fairview Pediatric Specialty Clinic - Discovery
The Discovery Clinic provides a variety of services and clinics specifically tailored to the needs of infants through young adults, including: dermatology, general surgery, pulmonology, kidney care, nephrology, solid organ transplant, allergy and asthma, urology, muscular dystrophy, and cystic fibrosis.
| Availability restrictions | Limited to specialties with clinics in this space. |
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| Start-up fees | None |
| Scheduling | Epic |
| Clinical billing | Yes |
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| Proximity to special services | Connected to UMMCH. |
| Patient transport | West bank shuttle. |
| Parking | Gold ramp, patient discount parking. |
| Emergency response | Pediatric code team. |
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| Staff support | CMA, LPN, CFL, lab tech. |
| Pediatric populations | Yes, pediatric facility. |
| Specimen collection & processing | Full staff for collection and processing; CAP and CLIA certified. |
| Nearest specimen drop- off/pickup | Shipping & Receiving Dock, basement level of East Building. |
| Specialized equipment | EKG, BP, thermometers, scale |
Not available: overnight stays, infusion.
M Health Fairview Pediatric Specialty Clinic - Discovery
2512 South 7th St. 3rd Flooor, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Contact:
Jennifer Goldfarb
[email protected]
M Health Fairview Pediatric Specialty Clinic - Discovery facility website
M Health Fairview Pediatric Specialty Clinic - Explorer
The Explorer Clinic provides a variety of services and clinics specifically tailored to the needs of infants through young adults, including: NICU follow-up care, physical medicine and rehabilitation, pediatric heart care, neurology and neurosurgery, rheumatology, and genetics and metabolism.
| Availability restrictions | Limited to specialties with clinics in this space. |
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| Start-up fees | None |
| Scheduling | Epic |
| Clinical Billing | Yes |
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| Proximity to special services | Connected to UMMCH. |
| Patient transport | West bank shuttle. |
| Parking | Green ramp, patient discount parking. |
| Emergency response | Pediatric code team |
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| Staff support | CMA, LPN, CFL, lab tech |
| Infusion | Yes; may need an Epic Therapy Plan. |
| Pediatric populations | Yes, pediatric facility. |
| Specimen collection & processing | Full staff for collection and processing; CAP and CLIA certified. |
| Nearest specimen drop- off/pickup | Shipping & Receiving Dock, basement level of East Building. |
| Specialized equipment | EKG, BP, thermometers, scale. |
Not available: overnight stays, infusion.
M Health Fairview Pediatric Specialty Clinic - Explorer
UMMC - West Bank, East Building, 12th floor 2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Contact:
Jennifer Goldfarb
[email protected]
M Health Fairview Pediatric Specialty Clinic - Explorer facility website
Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB)
The Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB) brings
together University experts to advance brain health from the
earliest stages of development across the lifespan. It houses the
Center for Neurobehavioral Development (CNBD) Clinical
Research, an interdisciplinary research center investigating
children's cognitive and neurobehavioral functioning.
| Availability restrictions | Space is for CNBD members running developmental studies |
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| Start-up fees | None |
| Scheduling | CTR Portal |
Parking
Attached University parking ramp; study pays for participant parking.
| Emergency response | Space is for CNBD members running developmental studies. |
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| Specimen collection & processing | MIDB clinic laboratory, staffed 8 a.m.-4 p.m. weekdays. |
| Specialized equipment | (2) 128 channel EEG collection and analysis systems (EGI) Geodesic sensor nets, size newborn to adult large, for use with high- (1) Siemens 3T Prisma Fit whole body MRI scanner (2) Body Composition devices (Cosmed PeaPod and Cosmed BodPod) Non-invasive Neuromodulation Laboratory |
Not available: Proximity to other specialty services, clinical billing, overnight stays, patient transport, infusion, staff support, pediatric populations
Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain (MIDB)
2025 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55414
Contact:
[email protected]
University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital
M Health Fairview Masonic Children’s Hospital is one of Minnesota’s top pediatric hospitals, dedicated to treating children of all ages. The 254-bed hospital offers everyday medical care and specialty care for the most advanced medical needs. It is equipped with a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU), a level 4 neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), a pediatric emergency department, and pediatric mental health inpatient services.
| Availability restrictions | None, but inpatient space is reserved for pediatric participants requiring a high level of care. |
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| Start-up fees | None |
| Scheduling | Epic following patient registration & communication with Unit Manager. |
| Clinical billing | Yes |
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| Parking | Patients advised to park in Green Ramp. Patient discounted parking, but no vouchers. |
| Overnight stays | Yes. Unit 4 for research admissions for specialties w/o an admitting service. |
| Patient transport | Shuttle runs to between the Children’s hospital and the other pediatric clinics on west bank. |
| Proximity to special services | Yes |
| Emergency response | Pediatric Code Team |
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| Staff support | Yes |
| Infusion | Yes |
| Pediatric populations | Yes |
| Specimen collection & processing | CAP and CLIA certified full service laboratories: West Bank Acute Care Lab; NICU and PICU satellite labs. |
| Nearest specimen drop-off/pickup | Shipping & Receiving Dock, basement level of East Building. |
| Specialized equipment | Yes, in general, specialized equipment could be available to researchers through the clinical pathway. |
University of Minnesota Masonic Children’s Hospital
UMMC - West Bank, 2450 Riverside Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55454
Contact:
Fairview Research Administration
[email protected]
M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital facility website
M Health Fairview facilities
Contact Fairview Research Administration (FRA) at [email protected] or 612-672-7690 before any research involving a Fairview location.
M Health Clinics and Surgery Center (CSC)
The CSC is part of M Health Fairview and consists of over 40 free-standing and hospital-based clinics, an outpatient surgery center, and numerous clinical services located on the UMN East Bank. Part of M Health Fairview.
| Availability restrictions | Must have M Health Fairview credentialed licensed provider on study team. |
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| Start-up fees | None |
| Scheduling | Must be scheduled in EPIC Scheduling and linked to study. |
| Clinical billing | Yes, required |
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| Patient transport | Patient shuttle from the CSC to UMMC/PWB. |
| Parking | Valet parking for flat fee. Self-park in flat lot & Oak Street Ramp. Parking validation can be purchased. |
| Emergency response | 911; Rapid Response team on site daily via 888. It is an ACLS accredited facility. |
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| Staff support | Up to full clinical staff support; discussion with clinical leaders is required. |
| Infusion | Yes, Advanced Treatment Center only. |
| Lab and imaging | Technicians available. |
| Specimen collection & processing | Full clinical laboratory ; staffed and CAP/CLIA certified. Nearest specimen research processing area is the 1st floor lab. |
| Specimen drop-off/pickup | UPS/FedEx pick up at building dock. |
| Specialized equipment | Extensive outpatient diagnostic and treatment equipment. Varies by clinic, contact individual clinic leadership for specific needs. |
Not available: overnight stays and pediatric populations.
M Health Clinics and Surgery Center (CSC)
909 Fulton St Se, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Contact:
Katie Finley
[email protected]
612-625-9602
M Health Clinical Research Unit (M Health CRU)
The CRU is a modern, state-of-the-art Phase I research facility in partnership with UMP. The clinic includes 6 observation rooms, 1 exam room, and an exercise room. It has the ability to monitor and treat patients for overnight stays.
| Availability restrictions | Must have M Health Fairview credentialed licensed provider on study team. |
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| Start-up fees | $2000 for study initiation fee for B&l studies. |
| Scheduling | Request in CTR portal, added to Epic by CRU staff. |
| Clinical billing | Yes |
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| Overnight stays | Yes |
| Proximity to special services | Connected to UMMC by tunnel. |
| Patient transport | To/from UMMC by special arrangement. |
| Parking | Participants park in the FV Patient Visitor Ramp, provided with a voucher. |
| Emergency response | UMMC adult code team and Rapid Response team. All staff is BLS trained. |
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| Staff support | All clinical procedures are completed by the CRU's RNs, LPNs & CMAs. |
| Infusion | Yes |
| Pediatric populations | Can accommodate participants >10 years of age. Other ages can be accommodated with discussion, but it is not a pediatric facility. |
| Specimen collection & processing | CLIA waived lab. Staffed with a Medical Lab Tech from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm, and RNs and CMAs from 3:00 pm to 5:30 pm or overnight if a patient is scheduled. Clinical labs are sent to UMMC. |
| Nearest specimen drop-off/pickup | Shipping is available. Drop off to UMN KE dock by 3:00 pm (FedEx & UPS). |
| Specialized equipment (CRU staff use only) | EKG, PFT, analox, telemetry, bladder scanner, Vitals machines, Scale and stadiometer, IV pumps. |
M Health Clinical Research Unit (M Health CRU)
Phillips-Wangensteen Building, Ste 1-302, 516 Delaware St Se, Minneapolis, MN 55455.
Contact:
Melissa Kelly
[email protected]
M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank
University of Minnesota Medical Center is the flagship location for M Health Fairview, located on the East Bank of the University of Minnesota campus in Minneapolis. This location offers the widest range of hospital and clinical services provided through M Health Fairview. Areas of specialization include solid organ transplantation, blood and marrow transplantation, heart disease, and cancer.
| Availability restrictions | None |
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| Start-up fees | None |
| Scheduling | Epic |
| Clinical billing | Yes |
|---|---|
| Parking | Yes |
| Overnight stays | Yes, this is an inpatient facility |
| Patient transport | Patient shuttle between the CSC, UMMC, and PWB. |
| Proximity to special services | Yes |
| Emergency response | Adult Code Team |
|---|---|
| Staff support | Yes |
| Infusion | Yes, in general, specialized equipment could be available to researchers through the clinical pathway. |
| Pediatric populations | No |
| Specimen collection & processing | Several CAP and CLIA certified, full service laboratories. Supporting: acute care, ICU, and full suite of specialty specimen collection and processing. |
| Nearest specimen drop-off/pickup | PWD KE dock |
| Specialized equipment | Yes, in general, specialized equipment could be available to researchers through the clinical pathway. |
Not available: Pediatric population
M Health Fairview University Of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank
UMMC – East Bank, 500 Harvard St SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455
Contact:
Fairview Research Administration
[email protected]
M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical Center - East Bank facility website
Contact
Study teams looking for the most appropriate facilities—at the University, M Health Fairview, M Physicians, or community sites—or help navigating the process can contact:
Katie Finley
Clinical Research Liaison
[email protected]