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The CRConnect service center sits in the CRSO. This fee-for-service model offers research teams access to flexible, cost-efficient support while ensuring consistent quality and compliance for operations of clinical research studies.
CRConnect Objectives
- To provide trained coordinator support based on project needs and workload
- To maintain high standards of research coordination through continuous training and standardized procedures
- To foster a collaborative environment among coordinators and research teams
- To offer flexibility and continuity for staff needs across disciplines
- To reduce staffing redundancy through redeployment of skilled coordinators as needed
- To provide training and professional career development for clinical research coordinator staff in collaboration with other Pitt programs
CRConnect Key Features
- Integrated Coordination: A shared hub managed by the CRSO to allocate resources efficiently
- Dynamic Allocation: Coordinators assigned projects based on real-time needs, ensuring optimal resource utilization
- Comprehensive Support: Administrative and operational support to reduce the burden on individual research teams
- Specialty focus on trial type: Federal Grant, Industry Sponsored, Multisite, Investigator-Initiated, Pitt-held IND/IDE
- Standardized Training: Continuous professional development and training to maintain high-quality standards
- Career Development: Clear career pathways and opportunities for advancement within the pool
