Clinical Research
Changing what's possible through translational research.
The Office of Clinical Research connects researchers and volunteers for projects, studies and clinical trials to advance the boundaries of medicine and create better patient outcomes.
About the Office of Clinical Research
East Alabama Health's Office of Clinical Research (OCR) is dedicated to providing researchers the opportunity to improve patient care and outcomes within our community, our state, and on a national scale. We are committed to collaboration on research with the goal of transforming healthcare for our patients and beyond.
We partner with healthcare and academic institutions to advance clinical and translational research that improves patient care and outcomes.
I'm a researcher.
Find the resources, facilities and support needed to conduct successful research studies.
Researcher ResourcesI'm interested in participating.
Explore research opportunities that help improve healthcare and advance medical knowledge.
Find a StudyContact the research team.
Get answers to your questions and learn how to get involved in research.
Contact Our Team
FOR RESEARCHERS
Conduct a research study
Resources for investigators, physicians and study teams.
Access research support services, facilities, training, Institutional Review Board guidance and submission resources.
Getting Started
Our facilities provide a dynamic environment for clinical research across a wide range of healthcare specialties.
Submit Ideas & ProposalsEducation & Training
We provide education opportunities for all those who participate in clinical and translational research, and offer guidance through IRB review.
Education & TrainingResearch Capabilities
See services, personnel, equipment, and space for researchers to plan, develop, conduct and complete their research.
Services & Core FacilitiesOur research partners
FOR VOLUNTEERS
Participate in a research study
Help advance healthcare in our community.
Explore current studies, learn what participation involves and see whether you may qualify.
Research that makes a difference
From innovative clinical studies to regional and national collaborations, discover how East Alabama Health research is driving better care, expanding medical knowledge and improving lives.
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New research grants awarded to support local studies on depression, adolescent health and heart failure
Three teams of local researchers recently received grant funding to investigate treatments for common health conditions such as depression, adolescent health...
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Lighter Loads, Better Patient Care: Researchers investigate how improving health care worker movement could boost patient outcomes
The constant motion and weight load that health care workers absorb during their shifts—and careers—can have quite an impact on their bodies. Reducing th...
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East Alabama Health partners with Duke, NIH to study Long COVID Treatments
OPELIKA, Ala.— Alabama has one of the highest incidences of Long COVID in the Unite...
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East Alabama Health and VCOM-Auburn Award First REACH Grants to Support Local Medical Research
East Alabama Health, in partnership with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine–Auburn (VCOM-Auburn), is proud to announce the first recipients of ...
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East Alabama Health, Tuskegee University Announce Cancer Research Partnership
OPELIKA, Ala.—Researchers from East Alabama Health and Tuskegee University are working ...