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Research Center at Alhambra
Research Facilities & Resources
Research Center at Alhambra
Overview
Community-based research clinic in San
Gabriel valley Well-developed infrastructure and facilities DOM resource administered by Division of
Geriatrics Growing links with other DOM and SOM core
research resources
RCA
10
Pasadena
South El Monte
Eagle Rock
710
110
210134
Monterey Park
Temple City
Arcadia
South Pasadena
San Gabriel
Altadena
Highland Park
San Marino
Rosemead
Boyle Heights
White Afr Am Asian Hisp
UCLA
LA County-USC Hosp
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Facilities
Clinic space: 2 suites of exam/procedure rooms Large: 8 pt rooms; Small:
6 pt rooms Each has scales,
stadiometers, sphygs, phlebotomy station, locker room
Snack room Kitchen for food storage
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Facilities
Specialized technologies Ultrasound ECG Fundus photography DEXA (Hologic 4500)
Secure medication storage Regular inventory Experienced with automatic phone dispensing
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Facilities Laboratory
Refrigerated centrifuge
-20°C and –80°C storage freezers (limited)
CLIA certified
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Educational Flexibly configured classrooms Grouped workstations for 6 participants Audiovisual equipment
Telephone / in-person surveying 6-line phone bank available
Community-based data collection Headquarter staff with easier access to community
sites such as schools and senior centers Offices linked to UCLA infrastructure
Facilities
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Experienced study coordinators, data collectors, and recruiters
Many staff bilingual (Spanish, Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Farsi)
Certified phlebotomists, medical assistants, laboratory assistants & DEXA technicians
Staff Resources
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Data processing and management Regulatory and fund management Nutritionists Specialized software development
(Available through OAIC-ROC)
Staff Resources
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2 passenger vans & staff drivers for transporting participants
Free parking Handicap access Convenient public transportation
Accessibility
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Research Support Services
Initial evaluation meeting Feasibility for RCA, resource needs/availability, costs
Proposal preparation Operations budget & justification, boilerplate text
Project implementation Staffing, training, certification Coordination with other RCA projects (staff, space,
transportation, other resources/equipment) IRB correspondence
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Westwood GCRC/proposed CTSI Office of Clinical Trials UCLA Older Adults Independence Center
4 research cores: Research Operations, Recruitment, Analysis/Cost-Effectiveness, Inflammatory Biology
In development: Resource Center for Minority Aging Research UCLA-Harbor GCRC
Linkages
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Through OAIC Research Operations Core Help with quality control flow
Development of protocols & manuals Design training and certification sessions Data flow and review analysis
Data entry application and design Analysis of data forms for collection & entry Pepper Informatics
Data Management Expertise
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Current StudiesMulti-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis (MESA)
(PI: Karol Watson) + affiliated ancillary studiesLongitudinal study of 4 ethnic groups Observational study started in 2001Physical exam, interviews, imaging, phlebotomyAncillary studies consist of similar exams
MESA Air (PI:Adrian Casillas)Original MESA cohort plus new Riverside & Santa Monica residents, 2006-2007Exam similar to MESA, adding air quality monitoring
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Current StudiesDiabetes Prevention Project – Outcome Study
(DPPOS) (PI: Karol Watson)Originally randomized trial for diabetes prevention through metformin or lifestyle interventionPhysical exam, interviews, phlebotomyBehavior interventions and health education
Diabetes education programs (PI: Preethi Srikanthan)Two small pilots examining feasability of computer-based education modules to Mexican-Americans
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Current Studies
Pharmaceutical trials (PIs: Karol Watson & Christine Darwin)Trials for a variety of sponsors (Novartis, Novo Nordisc) targeting outcomes related to diabetes or cardiovascular healthDispense medication & conduct physical exams as indicated by protocol
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Costs Costs competitive with on-campus costs
On campus 54% IDC ~ off campus facility fees + 26% IDC
Direct personnel costs are fee for service (e.g., interviewers, phlebotomists)
Small projects may have facility fees waived
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Summary Location
Access to diversity of ethnic communities Facilities
Clinic & classroom space, phlebotomy, lab w/ temporary specimen storage, ultrasound, DEXA, ECG
Staff Experienced multi-lingual project directors and
research staff, data management staff and software
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For further information, contact Heather McCreath, PhD
(310) 267-0848
e-mail: [email protected]
330 S. Garfield, Suite 308Alhambra, CA 91801
(626) 979-4920