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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

Join us this Wednesday, Oct. 21, for the Normaltown Community Health Fair! Visit the UGA Health Sciences Campus (Fox Rd.) from 4:30–6:30 p.m. for free flu shots, health screenings, yoga and wellness activities. Thank you to ADD Drug for providing free flu shots!Hosted by the UGA College of Pharmacy, UGA College of Public Health, the Office of Government Relations and the Office of Service-Learning. ...
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. ...

Georgia CTSA on Twitter

As artificial intelligence continues to transform academic writing and research, understanding both its opportunities and challenges is more important than ever!

Nominations are open for the inaugural cohort of Fellows of ACTS (FACTS)! Recognize leaders advancing clinical and translational science through their contributions and dedication to the field.

Submit nominations by Thursday, November 12: https://www.actscience.org/Membership/Fellows-of-ACTS-FACTS

📢Nominations are open for the Georgia CTSA Team Science Awards!

Winning teams will receive a monetary award for continued research and will be recognized at the 2027 Southeast Regional Clinical and Translational Science Conference.

Submit by 11/16 ➡️ https://ow.ly/GWhF50ZV7kQ

Catch up on Fall Program Meeting highlights, innovative research, consortium news, upcoming events and NIH notices, plus the people and partnerships advancing translational science from discovery to impact in the October Ansible. https://ow.ly/rTSI50ZZ2PC

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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