At START, we provide quality data through timely enrollment of study participants. The Clinical Investigations staff is comprised of a variety of different roles including Registered Nurses and Clinical Research Assistants. Staff members are trained in Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and are also highly experienced in the field of oncology. Certifications held within the department include Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC), Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).

Research Nurses are responsible for the daily management of study protocols and are closely involved with participant screening, enrollment, ongoing patient education and coordination of care for patients outside the local area. They also communicate frequently with trial sponsors to ensure a well-executed clinical trial.

Data management is handled by Clinical Research Assistants and Data Coordinators. They are responsible for case report form (CRF) completion, query resolution and are held to internal standards that ensure a quality, timely product. The data management staff holds bachelor’s degrees, most commonly in the life sciences, and is required to undergo a 6 to 12 month training process prior to being assigned a study and CRF completion responsibilities.