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Our consultative services cover the entire translational pathway, from assistance with early translational endeavors arising out of basic sciences, to help with the design and analysis of clinical research, assistance with regulatory compliance and ethical questions and expert consultations with community members on outreach. The Connection Request system is a one stop shop for everything that we have to offer and allows users to submit a request for a service.

Clinical Research Units

Apply – Directions for how to submit an ICTR Clinical Research Units (CRUs) application. 
Biostatistics Program – Offers a maximum of 5 hours of free support per clinical and translational research project. 
Cardiovascular Imaging Laboratory – Provides echocardiographic and carotid imaging for approved CRU protocols. 
Exercise Physiology and Body Composition – Supports exercise protocols and offers DEXA measurements for body fat, muscle and bone composition, metabolic stress testing. 
Research Nutrition – Develops and implements nutritional plans for research protocols in pediatrics and adults.
Research Coordinator Support – A pool of research coordinators who are available for hire on a part-time basis by Johns Hopkins researchers.

ICTR INFORMATICS CORE (I2C)

Core for Clinical Data Analysis— Assists researchers with accessing clinical data for research purposes.
OpenSpecimen–A bio-bank management tool used to collect, manage, process, annotate and distribute bio-specimens and associated data to selected users
i2c Consultation— Attended by Dr. Christopher Chute, Diana Gumas, and other invited guests, as required, to address the specific questions being posed by the study teams.

Data Management/Quantitative Methodologies

Biostatistics— Consult with a core biostatistician at either the East Baltimore or Bayview Campus.
Center for Clinical Trials Study Design— For questions relating to study design and conduct.

Core Laboratories

Biologics Translational Program— Biologic development and testing.
Proteomic Biomarker Development Program— Couples mass spectrometry to one and two dimensional separations by column chromatography or gel electrophoresis.
Clinical Research Unit Core Lab— Supports ICTR approved protocols by providing facilities, technical experience and standardized sample handling.
Drug Analysis Unit— Supports drug development activities.
Genetics Translational Technology Program— Bridges the gap between clinical genetic testing and research  driven molecular technologies.
Drug Screening Library Unit— Maintains, distributes and screens drug library compounds.
Drug Development Unit— Provides support for early phase clinical drug development.
Metabolomics Program— Provides consultation to basic, clinical, and translational research teams regarding the feasibility, design, and costs of projects using metabolomics technologies.
Medicinal Chemistry Unit— Synthesizes small molecule when it is not commercially available.
Imaging Translational Program— Facilitates one-on-one consultation with imaging experts for study design, imaging protocol development and study implementation.

Recruitment Innovation Unit & Community Collaborations Core

Recruitment Innovation Unit Consultation— Consults and coaching on the recruitment of diverse research participants.
Community Engagement Resources for Investigators– Individualized consultations provided by the community research advisory council.
Research Ethics Consultation– Intended to assist investigators in resolving ethical issues throughout the entire research process.

General Assistance

Ask a Research Navigator– Our navigators are here to help direct investigators to the services they need.
The Studio– A multidisciplinary service center created to help investigators improve the quality and impact of their translational research. 
Drug and Device Resource Service Consultation— For those seeking a higher level of assistance with managing the regulatory requirements of their research projects.
Research Coordinator Support — A pool of research coordinators who are available for hire on a part-time basis.