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Clinical Research Resources Directory

Oklahoma

 
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
General Clinical Research Center
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
1122 NE 13th (ORI-W1400)
Oklahoma City, OK 73117
URL: http://gcrc.ouhsc.edu

Grant No. M01 RR14467
For information about this GCRC and how to access its resources, please contact:

Administrative Manager
Tamara Filer
405-271-4272, ext. 42709; Fax: 405-271-4273
E-mail: tamara-filer@ouhsc.edu
 

Key Staff Members

Program Director
Philip C. Comp, M.D., Ph.D.
405-271-4272; Fax: 405-271-4273
E-mail: philip-comp@ouhsc.edu

Principal Investigator
M. Dewayne Andrews, M.D.
405-271-2265; Fax: 405-271-3032
E-mail: dewayne-andrews@ouhsc.edu

Associate Program Director
John J. Mulvihill, M.D.
405-271-4272; Fax: 405-271-4273
E-mail: john-mulvihill@ouhsc.edu

Research Subject Advocate
Jonelle Wright, Ph.D.
405-271-4272, ext. 42710; Fax: 405-271-4273
E-mail: jonelle-wright@ouhsc.edu

Nutrition Research Manager
Misti Leyva, M.S., R.D., L.D.
405-271-4272, ext. 42731; Fax: 405-271-4273
E-mail: misti-leyva@ouhsc.edu
Biostatistician
Christie Burgin, Ph.D.
405-271-4272, ext. 42714; Fax: 405-271-4273
E-mail: christie-burgin@ouhsc.edu

Biostatistician
Don Parker, Ph.D.
405-271-4272, ext. 42715; Fax: 405-271-4273
E-mail: don-parker@ouhsc.edu

Patient Care Manager
Melissa Hackney, R.N.C.
405-271-4272, ext. 42730; Fax: 405-271-4273
E-mail: melissa-hackney@ouhsc.edu Informatics Core Director
John Eckmann, M.P.H.
405-271-4272, ext. 42711; Fax: 405-271-4273
E-mail: john-eckmann@ouhsc.edu

Special Populations Coordinator
Lancer D. Stephens, M.S.
405-271-4272, ext. 42732; Fax: 405-271-4273
E-mail: lancer-stephens@ouhsc.edu
 

Center Resources

Biostatistical services: Sample size and power calculations; statistical planning, data management and analysis services
Breathalyzer
-80° Celsius freezer
Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA)
ECG monitoring
Grass EEG recorder
Informatics core: Database server management, teleform, computer lab, video conferencing
Metabolic cart
Metabolic kitchen
Nutrition services: Anthropometrics, body composition analysis (skinfold, bioelectrical impedance analysis), Nutritionist Pro Analysis software; dietary analysis of food records and dietary history
One-way observation rooms
Psychiatric and behavior testing
Sample processing laboratory
Sonosite ultrasound
Spacelabs 24-hour blood pressure monitoring
Special populations liaison
Spot vital sign monitors
Treadmill exercise with ECG and metabolic monitoring
YSI glucose and lactate analyzer
 

Major Areas of Investigation

Cardiology: Prevalence of hyperaldosteronism in hypertensive patients; physical activity in peripheral arterial disease.

Endocrinology: Markers and mechanisms for preeclampsia in women with type 1 diabetes; glucosamine and insulin resistance.

Geriatrics: Immunocompetency and nutritive status in inpatient gerorehabilitation.

Hematology: Management of patients with suspected upper extremity deep vein thrombosis.

Minority Research: Community review of genetic research in African Americans; barriers and facilitators to recruiting minority populations for research; school-based intervention for reducing risk of type 2 diabetes in Native American children.

Oncology: Ecogenetics of pancreatic cancer; novel marker for assessing breast cancer.

Pediatrics: Prevalence of cystic-fibrosis-related diabetes among Native American children.

Psychology: Caffeine influences on exercise and psychological stress; acute and chronic effects of moderate alcohol use in older adults.

Rheumatology: Genetic association in lupus; microarrays in juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

Women’s Health: Treatment of hirsutism in polycystic ovary; alcohol, estrogen replacement therapy, and cognition in menopausal women.
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