Clinical Research Operations
SCCR has the clinical and operations experience and expertise to conduct Site-Based Research (SBR) at Stanford and Clinical Coordinating Center (CCC) activities for multi-site, digital and decentralized clinical research studies. The integration of both SBR and CCC within SCCR allows shared learnings and enhances the ability of our staff to define efficient processes and procedures across the entire enterprise. We have common SOPs, as well as shared Quality & Compliance support and Education and Training for study teams.
We have research expertise in the following:
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Gastroenterology
- Gynecology
- Health Equity
- Hematology
- Hepatology
- Immunology & Rheumatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Nephrology
- Neurology/Neurosurgery
- Occupational Health Psychology
- Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery
- Oncology
- Pelvic Health
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
- Sleep Medicine
- Solid Organ Transplant

Site-Based Research
Our SBR team provides wide-ranging skills and expertise in the conduct of research at Stanford or with a decentralized methodology. SCCR staff members partner with study investigators to build and maintain a scientifically impactful study portfolio and execute studies in an efficient and high-quality manner.
Specifically, the SBR teams provide:

Our CCC team has nearly 10 years of experience in the design, conduct and management of multi-site and decentralized studies. SCCR leads CCC activities for studies funded by the National Institutes of Health, industry, US Department of Defense and scientific foundations. Industry funding includes pharmaceutical and device companies, technology and biotech companies and start-ups. We coordinate FDA regulated drug and device studies and support applications for regulatory approval for new drugs and devices.
SCCR regularly collaborates with Data Coordinating Centers (DCCs) at Stanford and other academic centers to successfully and efficiently support both CCC and DCC resource needs for specific projects.
Specifically, the CCC teams provide:
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SCCR provides comprehensive CCC functions and activities to fully support clinical research programs. SCCR successfully partners with many Academic Research Organizations, industry teams and Contract Research Organizations to jointly establish and manage CCCs.