2024 Research Impact Report

Renown Health

Office of Clinical Research

2024 Research Impact Report

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Mission Statement

The Office of Clinical Research (OCR) is dedicated to facilitating research as a care option for patients, clinician investigators, students, and the community.
OCR increases access to innovative care options through collaboration, compassion, and resources, advocating for patients and researchers as integral members of the care team.

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2024 Highlights

• 50 Study Sponsors

• 10 Specialty Areas

• 39 Disease Indications

• 100 Monitoring Visits and Audits

• 244 Pharmacy Dispenses

• 40 Investigators

• 32 Staff Members

• 78 Student Projects

• 40 Mentors

• 114 Student Mentees

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Study Snapshot

• Total Consents to Research Studies: 246

  • 80% Observational

  • 20% Interventional

  • 2 Phase 1 Enrollments

• Study Status:

  • Studies Closed in 2024

  • Studies in Follow-Up

  • Cooperative Group / COG

  • Retrospective Analyses

  • Trials Actively Recruiting

  • Other Trial Types

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Meet Our Leadership

Eric Kim, MD
Interim Chief Clinical Research Officer and Chief of Urology
Also serves as Associate Dean of Clinical Research at UNR Med.
Dr. Kim brings deep clinical research experience, including NIH- and industry-funded studies. His goals include learning from patients, streamlining processes, and enhancing community health through research.

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Funding Breakdown

• 91% Funded Studies

  • 55% Industry Funded

  • 45% NCI (National Cancer Institute) Funded

• 9% Unfunded Studies

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Professional Development

• Total Team Members: 32

• Phlebotomy Trained: 15

  • Trained in 2024: 5

• Professionally Research Certified: 7

• Completed Continuing Education: 15

• New Hires: 10

• Promotions: 6

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Looking Ahead: 2025 Goals

1. Grow Research Portfolio
   Expand across additional specialty care areas.

2. Clinical Trial & Patient Management
   Enhance lab, pharmacy, billing, and compliance systems.

3. Expanded Access and Education
   Launch improved website for public engagement.

4. Transparency & Reporting
   Improve data tracking and operational visibility.

5. Seek Accreditation
   Work toward Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) accreditation.

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Scope of Support Services

• Clinical Trial & Patient Management

• Lab & Pharmacy Oversight

• EMR Billing Compliance

• Budget & Contract Management

• Regulatory Compliance

• Data Management

• Clinical Accreditation

• Risk Assessment & Audit Prep

• Quality Improvement

• Community Outreach & Education

• Conflict of Interest (COI) Oversight

• Program Strategy Development

• Vendor Partnerships

• CTMS Financial Management

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Get Involved in Research

We welcome your interest and participation in clinical research. It plays a crucial role in improving care for our northern Nevada community.

Contact Us:
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Phone: [phone]