Clinical Trials and Preclinical Infrastructure Asset Map - Genome BC

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The Research Group consists of three investigators, whose details can be found in Appendix 6:
• Albiani, David
• Merkur, Andrew
• Potter, Michael
Staffing of the unit is as follows:
Study Nurses 1 Research Assistants
3
Data Managers/
Coordinators
Pharmacy Staff Laboratory Staff Other
1 2 1* 0 0 2 **
* This role is occupied by a part-time Research Assistant/Scientist who conducts data mining and statistical analysis.
** Vision examiner, treatment assistant.
BRITISH COLUMBIA
The unit uses pharmacy staff at and outside Vancouver General Hospital in its conduct of clinical trials. It
also uses external laboratory staff.
Quality control/assurance procedures are mainly based on Eye Care Centre standard practice guidelines,
as well as Standard Operating Procedures. The latter are site specific for the Informed Consent
Form process and sponsor specific for each study, including drug accountability and drug destruction.
All studies are conducted according to ICH Guidelines. Staff and investigators are trained by sponsors,
via a clinical trials specific CDROM, and at relevant meetings. All staff are encouraged to obtain SOCRA
(Society of Clinical Research Associates) certification. All projects are approved by the REB prior to initiation.
Contact:
Gillies, Dawne RN. Clinical Research Coordinator. Tel: 604-875-4253. dawne.gillies@vch.ca.
UBC Hospital
Alzheimer Disease & Related Disorders’ Clinic
The Alzheimer Disease & Related Disorders’ Clinic is located at UBC Hospital (http://ubc-alzclinic.vch.ca/
index.html). The clinic sees over 1,200 patients a year 5 . It is active in Phases II and III clinical trials.
The Medical Director (Feldman, Howard) and five collaborating physicians take part in clinical trials. The
clinic also has a research coordinator, research assistant, and statistician. Trials include trying to delay
disease progression in patients with mild cognitive impairment, the treatment of patients with mild to
moderate Alzheimer’s disease, and the use of neuroimaging.
Contact:
O’Neill, Valarie. Senior Clinical Research Coordinator. Tel: 604-822-7990.
Bladder Care Centre
The Bladder Care Centre (BCC) is an integrated multidisciplinary diagnostic, treatment and research
facility for bladder symptoms located at UBC Hospital (http://urology.ubc.ca/bladder-care-centre).
Working at the centre are physicians, surgeons, nurses and physiotherapists who are specialized in the
diagnosis and treatment of lower urinary tract symptoms. The BCC links patients, clients, health professionals
and researchers to study and advance the goals of prevention and treatment of lower urinary