Research facilities

Our Clinical Trials Unit has a dedicated pharmacy for dispensing and storing study agents. Services include:

• controlled ambient room temperature with 24-hour monitoring
• secure storage of study drugs and devices
• a facility for the preparation of monoclonal antibodies and cytotoxic drugs
• 24-hour alarm-monitored refrigerated storage (4°C) of IP.

As part of a regional hospital, we also have access to all the usual hospital services including our hospital pharmacy.

We have a dedicated laboratory in our unit with up-to-date services including:

• secure access and storage
• temperature controlled centrifuges (chilled and regular)
• 24-hour monitored freezer storage (-5°C, -20°C and -80°C)
• sample processing facilities
• biohazard disposal
• sample incubator.

We also have access to all hospital services including analytical laboratory processing.

Our dedicated research unit includes a range of facilities to meet the needs of different clinical trials, including:

• a four-bed isolation suite – equipped with monitoring equipment plus isolation toilet and shower
• two double bedrooms – with monitoring equipment, suitable for studies requiring a calm and private environment
• a four-bed suite – with monitoring equipment suitable for day-cases and/or overnight studies
• spacious, multi-functional procedure room – capable of accommodating specialised equipment
• treatment room/phlebotomy facilities – for taking samples and giving treatments
• two consulting suites
• a research kitchen – a dedicated space is available for research related to dietary and nutritional intake. The kitchen also has tea and coffee making facilities and television/Bluetooth.
• two interview rooms, ideally suited for:
  • informed consent
  • monitoring visits
  • interviews
  • questionnaire completion.