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AU/UGA Medical Partnership student Adolphia Lauture (left) oversees a study visit
Foods and Nutrition PhD student Kristine Polley measures resting metabolic rate
A person in a lab coat and gloves uses a pipette at a laboratory counter with equipment, storage cabinets, and safety signs visible.
Study coordinator Tiana Tauiliili oversees an exercise training study visit

What is the CTRU?

The Clinical and Translational Research Unit (CTRU), located on the UGA Health Sciences Campus, supports investigators to conduct clinical and translational studies that advance the understanding, prevention and treatment of human disease. For students and health sciences trainees, the unit provides opportunities to learn how laboratory discoveries are translated into improved patient outcomes.

The CTRU is an initiative of the AU/UGA Medical Partnership and the UGA Office of  Research.

Participate in a Study

The research conducted at the CTRU would not happen if not for the generous actions of our volunteer study participants. The CTRU has many opportunities for members of the Athens-area community to become involved in important research that can impact health and quality of life for current and future generations. Check out our current list of studies to see if you may qualify, and/or sign up to receive email alerts for new studies below. Thank you!

News and Events

CTRU on Facebook

Do you have a child between 7-10 years old? UGA Psychology researchers are investigating how growing up in different environments affects child brain development.Please contact the SEND Lab at 762-499-0638 or ugasendlab@gmail.com for more information. Families can earn up to $135 for completing the study. Thank you! ...
We are now enrolling for this study! Women who are pregnant or have given birth in the past 6 weeks can scan the QR code in the flyer for more information. Thanks!We are currently recruiting participants for a nutrition study for postpartum women to determine if a multivitamin and mineral supplement improves nutrition and health.If interested and for more info, please follow the link in our bio. ...
We are currently enrolling for a one-visit study to understand immune cell functions. These study visits occur at 8:30am on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, last about half an hour, and involve a blood draw and questionnaire. See flyer below for more information. Please contact us at ctru@uga.edu or call 706-713-2721 if you are interested in participating or would like more information. Please leave a good phone number for us to contact you and good times to call you, whether you email or leave a voicemail. Thank you! ...

Georgia CTSA on Twitter

🍑Nikki Llewellyn, PhD, was featured in a case study by Overton, the world's largest policy & grey literature database.

In this spotlight, Nikki shares how our ECI team uses data to connect clinical research to improvements in patient outcomes.

🔗https://ow.ly/Gn6v50ZOUTn

Explore the opportunities and challenges of Generative AI in Academic Writing and Research in our next Professional Development Lecture Series. 💻✨
Join Jon D. Duke, MD to discuss the promise and pitfalls of generative AI and its growing role in academic writing and research.

Would you like to learn a framework proven to transform complex ideas into clear & compelling messaging?

If so, join the "Scientific Communication: Using the ABT Narrative Framework" workshops on 10/29 or 10/30, facilitated by Matthew David.

Register: https://ow.ly/BKpV50ZWVrq

Our Partners

Georgia CTSA logo featuring a stylized peach and the text Georgia Clinical & Translational Science Alliance, representing the Clinical and Translational Research Unit.
Piedmont Athens Regional logo with a multicolored geometric design on the left and the text “Piedmont ATHENS REGIONAL Clinical and Translational Research Unit” on the right.
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