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Adult Research Facilities

Adult Translational Research Unit

The Adult Translational Research Unit (ATRU) is designed to provide an optimal clinical research environment for both research participants and translational investigators. The ATRU fosters infrastructure for the conduct of clinical and translational research projects by providing access to space, services, supplies, and the expertise of support personnel. Request ServicesTake a Virtual Tour of the ATRU
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All services are performed by an objective and reliable team of clinicians and laboratory support staff who have experience in adjudication across numerous therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular studies, pulmonary medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, infectious diseases, gastrointestinal and liver disease, kidney disease, pediatrics, and neurosciences to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all research events.

Contact Information

(414) 805-7300
(414) 955-0159 (fax)
A-TRUScheduling@mcw.edu


Hours of Operation

Regular Hours: Monday- Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.

After Hours & Weekend Visits: Available by Appointment

Locations

Froedtert Hospital, East Pavilion, Lower Level, L700A and L765

Froedtert Hospital, In-Patient/ICU/ED/Specialty Clinics

Froedtert Sargeant Health Center

Children’s Wisconsin, Peds TRU 

MCW, Daniel M. Soref Imaging Research Facility, Center for Imaging Research (CIR)

MCW, CTSI, Community & Mobile TRU Locations

Overview

ATRU is part of the CTSI Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC) led by Dr. David Friedland to help conduct the CTSI mission (below), to improve the conduct of (adult) human subject research, and to maintain a forward thinking vision for the unit. ATRU leadership includes a Medical Director, a CTRC Research Operations Manager, and 3 Program Managers who coordinate the Clinical, Laboratory, & Bionutrition (BION) Service Lines that work in conjunction with the ATRU. 

All services are performed by an objective and reliable team of clinicians and laboratory support staff who have experience in adjudication across numerous therapeutic areas, including cardiovascular studies, pulmonary medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, infectious diseases, gastrointestinal and liver disease, kidney disease, pediatrics, and neurosciences to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of all research events.

Auxillary ATRU Staff

  • 4 - Research Nurses (Full Time) 
  • 1 - Licensed Practical Nurse (Full Time)
  • 2 - Medical Assistants (Full Time)
  • 2 - Laboratory Technicians (Full Time) 
  • 5 - Research Nurses (Pool)
  • 2 - Medical Assistants (Pool) 
  • 1 - Laboratory Technician (Pool)
  • 1 -  Student Worker (Pool) 

The ATRU is one of 4 TRU’s within the Milwaukee Reginal Medical Center (MRMC) of Southeast Wisconsin. The unit is conveniently located at Froedtert Hospital in the Pavilion Building and includes 7 exam rooms, 3 suites, 2 lab processing areas, an iDXA scanner, a full metabolic kitchen, a conference room, and additional charting and consenting areas. We also offer on-site/off-site/after-hour support within the MRMC campus to accommodate research processes and activities for all CTSI Partner Institutions.

 

Services

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Clinical Services

ATRU Clinical Services includes an extensive variety of services and support staff.  

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Laboratory Services

ATRU Laboratory Services offers basic and complex processing of research biospecimens.

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Bionutrition Services

The bionutrition core offers dietary assessments for cohort interventions and population studies of all ages.

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MCW Research Language Services Core

The MCW Research Language Services Core offers interpreter and written translation Services for clinical research projects.

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Fees & Pricing Structure

Review a full list of the ATRU fees and pricing.

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Terms and Attestations

Review the terms of agreement for clinical trial support.

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Adult TRU Cores & Collaborations

CTSI Investigators can also access services through the following cores and collaborations with the Adult Translational Research Unit.

All of Us Research Program (CTSI)
The All of Us Research Program accelerates research advances in tailoring medical care to the individual.

Center for Biomedical Informatics (CTSI)
The Center for Biomedical Informatics includes three pillar teams: Research Informatics, Research Data Engineering & Research Software Engineering.

Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center
Through innovation and scientific collaboration, Cancer Center scientists are accelerating research breakthroughs to improve the lives of patients in our community.

Marquette University Cardiopulmonary Exercise Core
The Marquette University Exercise Translational Research Unit (MU EXSC-TRU) assists with clinical health and athletic performance research.

Cardiovascular Academic Initiative
The Cardiovascular Academic Initiative builds a robust infrastructure for facilitating multi-directional cardiovascular translational research.

MCW Clinical Trials Office for Cancer Trials
The MCW Cancer Center Clinical Trials Office supports investigators, research teams, and patients by providing centralized management and oversight functions related to the activation and conduct of cancer clinical trials.

MCW Clinical Trials Office (non-cancer trials)
The Clinical Trials Office provides research support services regarding the planning, implementation and financial management of clinical trials for investigators

MCW Center for Imaging Research
The MCW Center for Imaging Research (CIR) facilitates multi‐disciplinary collaboration among imaging scientists and clinicians at academic institutions within the Milwaukee region.

Adult Echocardiography Core Laboratory
The Adult Echocardiography Core provides high-quality cardiovascular imaging along with quantitative and qualitative imaging analysis for cardiovascular clinical trials and investigator initiated protocols.

MCW Human Research Protection Program
MCW HRPP protects the rights, welfare, and privacy of all individuals participating in research in partner institutions.

MCW Neuroscience Research Center
The MCW NRC is a catalyst for advancing new, cutting-edge medications and strategies to prevent and treat neurological disorders.

MCW Office of Research
The MCW Office of Research supports the administrative needs of investigators & research staff, and coordinate, regulate, and monitor research studies.

MCW Tissue Bank
The MCW Tissue Bank is an institutional core that provides research services involving human samples to faculty investigators.

MCW Translational Services Core
The MCW Translational Services Core offers interpreter and written translation Services for clinical research projects connected to MCW, Froedtert Hospital, and CTSI Partner Institutions (excepting Children’s Wisconsin).

Wisconsin Institute of NeuroScience
The Wisconsin Institute of NeuroScience (WINS) combines cutting-edge clinical treatment, world-class academic faculty and leading, international research in a singular offering for adult and pediatric neurological patients.

Contact Us

Adult Translational Research Unit (ATRU)

Froedtert Hospital - LL Pavilion (L700A)

8750 William Coffey Dr.

Milwaukee, WI 53226

(414) 805-7300

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