CLINICAL RESEARCH FACILITY (CRF)

The TRI Clinical Research Facility (CRF) at the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) is a controlled and safe environment to conduct research on human subjects.  The CRF is a multipurpose research centre housed directly across from the TRI in a hospital environment on Levels 4 and 5 of the PAH R Wing, with ready access to hospital facilities and emergency response teams. 

Level 4 of the facility comprises Reception and the Clinical Areas: phlebotomy room (3 chairs) , 2 consulting rooms, 7 investigation rooms, Dexa Scanning room, 4 bed bay, 8 lounge chairs, gym and reception area and the CRF Managers Office

Level 5 of the facility comprises the Nutritional Suite and staff areas. There are 82 desk spaces in total, 3 telephone interview booths, laboratory (PC 1), 2 meeting rooms, staff facilities and lunch/lounge room 

The Nurse Unit Manager is Todd Gumbleton.  Feasibility regarding the use of the CRF should be discussed with Todd prior to application. Advice may also be sought regarding use prior to submission of ethics application.  

For more information or for a tour, please contact CRF Nurse Unit Manager, Todd Gumbleton at [email protected] or 3176 8708. Or submit an enquiry.

For those wanting to hold clinical trials at the facility: 

• Access the Risk Stratification Assessment Tool and Application Process Flow Chart.
• For those participating in the trials, please see the Information for Participants document.