Clinical Trials Support Office

The Clinical Trials Support Office (CTSO) is the central hub for the trans-departmental Clinical Trials Support Units (CTSUs), providing enterprise-wide leadership, standards, policies, and a common infrastructure.  

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Comprehensive Research Support

In our role as concierge for clinical research, we act as a liaison between Principal Investigators and study teams to other partners across the U-M involved in clinical research. At Michigan Medicine, all NIH-defined clinical trials and clinical research that has a billing calendar are required to be supported by a CTSU. 

If you are a faculty or study team member, CLICK HERE to start the clinical research process, or connect with us at [email protected].
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    Spotlight On

    Michigan Medicine Site Profile

    View the Michigan Medicine Clinical Research Site Profile for an overview of the resources we offer to support clinical research.

    How We Serve Your Research Needs

    Our goal is to provide easier and more timely navigation through the clinical research administrative process at Michigan Medicine.
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    Clinical Trials Support Units (CTSUs)

    Clinical Trials Support Units (CTSUs) are business units that partner with investigators and their teams to ensure the timely and efficient activation and execution of clinical trials at Michigan Medicine.

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    Study Coordinator Support

    Principal Investigators can ultimately find a smoother process and save time by taking advantage of our study coordinator pool, which can provide investigators with team members who are already on staff and fully trained.

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    Michigan Clinical Research Unit (MCRU)

    The Michigan Clinical Research Unit (MCRU) provides clinical staff, resources, and infrastructure that are necessary to conduct adult and pediatric human clinical research protocols at the University of Michigan.

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    Training, Education, and Resources

    The Clinical Trials Support Office provides a structured and formalized path for developing faculty and study teams early in their career or new to clinical trial research.

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    At Michigan Medicine, “Our discoveries change care. Our care changes lives.” Nothing is more central to that institutional vision than the ability of our dedicated faculty, staff, and team members – among the most exceptional anywhere – to conduct innovative, safe, ground-breaking, and practice-changing clinical research.

    The Clinical Trials Support Office, Support Units, and MCRU exist to further these goals. Our programs aim to advance prospects for success wherever centralized support can circumvent the necessity to “reinvent the wheel” – staff are required to build an effective and experienced team of coordinators; administrative expertise can help to ensure the highest levels of rigor, safety, fiscal responsibility, and regulatory compliance; training can enhance prospects in multiple fields of investigation; and career development can open new opportunities for junior research faculty.

    If you aim to start, maintain, or grow clinical or translational research at Michigan Medicine, try us. We are here to help you achieve your vision.

    Ron Chervin, M.D., M.S.
    Assistant Dean for Clinical Research
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    CTSO FY25 At A Glance
    1,888
    Studies
    567
    Principal Investigators
    97,315
    Study Subjects

    Clinical Trials at Michigan Medicine

    Contact Us
    Clinical Trials Support Office
    University of Michigan Medical School
    Ann Arbor, Michigan

    About Us

    The Clinical Trials Support Office is a unit of the Medical School Office of Research, where our mission is to foster an environment of innovation and efficiency that serves the Michigan Medicine research community and supports biomedical science from insight to impact.

    Upcoming Research Events

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    Research-Clinical Collaborations for Whole Genome Sequencing
    Join the Central Biorepository (CBR) for a virtual session exploring how interdepartmental collaborations among the Michigan Genomics Initiative (MGI), CBR, AI & Digital Health Innovation (AI&DHI), and Pathology’s division of Diagnostic Genetics & Genomics (DGG) are creating a win-win for investigators advancing genomic research and clinical care at Michigan Medicine.

    FFMI Industry-Ready Webinar Series: Agreement Types and When to Use Them
    "Agreement Types and When to Use Them" provides a practical overview of the most common agreement structures used in academic–industry collaborations.

    Ask Lu Anything: Insights in Single-Cell & Spatial Omics with Dr. Luciano Martelotto
    Bring your toughest questions; leave with practical answers on single cell and spatial genomics with Dr. Luciano Martelotto. Join the BRCF Advanced Genomics Core and Waters Biosciences for an engaging session at NCRC. Lunch will be provided.

    The Funding Forum
    Join the Grant Services and Analysis Research Development (RD) team on Zoom every third Thursday at 2:00 pm for the Funding Forum – a 60-minute session designed to help UMMS faculty gain an advantage in grant seeking and proposal development.
    Event runs May 21, 2026 - December 17, 2026

    FFMI Industry-Ready Webinar Series: IP, Data, and Publications in Industry-Sponsored Research
    "IP, Data, and Publications in Industry-Sponsored Research" explores the key considerations around intellectual property, data management, and publication rights in industry collaborations.

    New England Biolabs Product Showcase
    Join the BRCF Research Store and New England Biolabs to learn about products, including what's new. Enjoy coffee, donuts, and giveaways!

    Oncology Drug Discovery & Development (3D) Workshop
    Fast Forward Medical Innovation and Pfizer offer an educational, one-day program to provide participants with an interactive, team-based learning experience of the drug discovery and development process. Apply by Wednesday, July 1!

    The Funding Forum
    Join the Grant Services and Analysis Research Development (RD) team on Zoom every third Thursday at 2:00 pm for the Funding Forum – a 60-minute session designed to help UMMS faculty gain an advantage in grant seeking and proposal development.
    Event runs May 21, 2026 - December 17, 2026

    Researchpalooza
    Join exhibitors from labs and offices of the Medical School and across campus for this annual event showcasing the services provided to research faculty, staff, and students.

    Featured Research News

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    The BRCF Flow Cytometry Core is introducing a new billing structure that provides researchers with greater transparency, precision, and control over their spending.
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    BRCF Core Closures for the 4th of July Holiday 2026

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    Chang Kim is the Next BRCF Flow Cytometry Core Faculty Director

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