USA Translational Research Service Center

The USA Translational Research Service Center (TRSC) provides local support and resources for translational research activities at 黑料天堂. The 黑料天堂 is one of eleven partner network institutions of the University of Alabama at Birmingham's Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS).

USA is proud to be part of this extraordinary regional initiative to address the disproportionate disparity and disease in the Deep 黑料天堂. This regional effort will accelerate discovery and improve human health for the residents of this region and translate to broader applications across the nation.

鈻� Who is the USA TRSC?

The USA TRSC is comprised of USA basic and clinical science researchers and administrators who provide research support services and facilitate training, professional development and collaboration. The USA TRSC is supported by the at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The CCTS is funded by the of the National Institutes of Health under award number UL1TR001417. The USA Principal Investigator is Dr. Mark Gillespie, Chair, Department of Pharmacology and the UAB CCTS Principal Investigator is Dr. Robert Kimberly, Senior Associate Dean for Clinical and Translational Research and Associate Vice President for Medicine and Biomedical Research.

The USA TRSC team is comprised of familiar and friendly colleagues. The Organization Chart is shown below.

鈻� What is the USA TRSC?

The USA TRSC provides local support and resources for translational research activities. The team brings expertise in informatics, statistical analysis and research design, clinical research support and community engagement resources to USA researchers. Drs. Gillespie and Fruh bring training, networking, development, and funding opportunities to USA researchers and ensure that USA resources and opportunities for translational research collaboration are conveyed to the CCTS HUB and Partner Network.

鈻� How do you access USA TRSC resources and services?

Looking for specific assistance/expertise? Contact one of the colleagues below via email directly.

Contact Us
	Dr. Martha Arrieta marrieta@southalabama.edu	Community Engagement The 黑料天堂ern Commonweal Liaison Collaboratory Representative
	Dr. Sharon Fruh sfruh@southalabama.edu	Translational Research Promotion and Facilitation, Metrics and Outcomes
	Dr. Mark Gillespie mgillesp@southalabama.edu	Consortium PI Translational Research Promotion & Facilitation / Faculty and K Program Development and Recruitment
	Dr. Ray Langley rlangley@southalabama.edu	Bio-Informatics Consulting
	Dr. Madhuri Mulekar mmulekar@southalabama.edu	Research Design and Statistical Consulting
	Kellie Prutzman kbose@health.southalabama.edu	IRB Protocol Development / Clinical Research Coordinator Information
	Dr. Rod Rocconi roconni@health.southalabama.edu	Clinical Trials / Clinical Research Consultation & Facilitation - MCI; USA SHARe Network Clinical Lead
	Dr. Bin Wang bwang@southalabama.edu	Research Design and Statistical Consulting
	Stefanie White swhite@southalabama.edu	Clinical Trials / Clinical Research Consultation & Facilitation - Campus/COM; USA SHARe Network Administrative Lead

Looking for more information about the USA TRSC?

Contact Dr. Sharon Fruh (sfruh@southalabama.edu, 251-445-9400).

Looking for more information about the UAB CCTS and Partner Network?

Visit the . You can register to become affiliated with the CCTS via the website. With your registration you'll receive the weekly newsletter (packed full of information and events). While you are there take a look at all of the programs, events, resources and great information that the UAB CCTS and Partner Network have to offer.