About the Office of Clinical Investigative Services
The Office of Clinical Investigative Services provides an initial review and analysis of MCG corporate-sponsored research studies. Projects ready for institutional approval are entered into a campus wide tracking system. Personal attention and intervention ensure an efficient approval process. These services are provided at no charge to investigators.
The Office of Clinical Investigative Services provides:
- Single contact point for investigators, clinical research staff, and corporate sponsors.
- Clearinghouse for current and potential clinical research projects
- Initial review and analysis of proposed protocols and budgets
- Tracking of each clinical research project through the approval process
- Negotiated fixed charges for laboratory processing and other research support services
- Liaison services between investigators and other MCG offices that work with clinical research
- Annual Clinical Research Marketing Plan and Strategy
- Host of Study Manager, a web-based application that financially and programmatically manages clinical studies. (For more information, see the Study Manager web page.)
Investigators can select additional services for a fee:
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Protocol development - Complete study design and data analysis plan (Department of Biostatistics)
- Budget preparation
- IRB Application and Informed Consent document preparation
- Patient screening and recruitment
- Study coordination
- Patient visit and procedure scheduling
- Licensed staff to conduct procedures and monitor patient health
- Financial management of study accounts
- Case Report Form completion
- Clinical trial regulatory material preparation and maintenance
- Space and equipment to conduct research
- All studies conducted in accordance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Good Clinical Practices, and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and institutional policies
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Internal audits conducted by the Office of Human Research Protection
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Licensed Medical Director:
Anthony L. Mulloy, Ph.D., D.O.
- Licensed Operations Manager:
Kathy Miles, NHA, BS, C.R.C.P.
- Assistant Operations Manager:
Lynette Henley, BA, MSA
OCIS Outpatient Clinic:
Elise Moradi, BBA
Rufus Copeland, BBA
Kay Bailey, RN, BSN, CCRC
Janice Jenkins, RN
Barbara Lightfoot, BS
Maria Powell, LPN, CCRC
Nancy Sickafoose, RN, BSN
Charlene Weathers, RN, BSN
- OCIS Review Office:
Barbara Covington
Lindsley Goodpasture, BA
Joan Holloway, BS
Karen McConnell, BS
Maria Swires
Training for Investigators & Research Personnel
- MCG Coordinator University
- CITI online training program hosted by the Office of Human Research Protection
- Monthly clinical research updates and educational offerings
- Participation in Center Watch, a monthly educational resource for the clinical trials industry
- Participation in the Greater Augusta Chapter of the ACRP
Examination rooms- Phlebotomy room
- Procedure rooms
- Vitals room
- Approved BSL2 laboratory
- Patient and Family Educational Room and resources
- Clinical Research Monitoring area
- Handicap-accessible building with all patient areas on the ground floor
- Free curbside parking
- Access to multiple clinics, hospitals, and private practices
- Repeat study participation and referrals
- Experienced recruitment staff