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Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Cores

Shared Resources in the CTSI offer clinical, diagnostic, testing, bionutrition and language translation services in support of clinical and translational human medical research.

List of CTSI Cores

Adult Translational Research Unit
The Adult Translational Research Unit (ATRU) is designed to provide an optimal clinical research environment for both research participants and translational investigators. The ATRU fosters infrastructure for the conduct of clinical and translational research projects by providing the expertise of support personnel.

Bionutrition and Body Composition
The ATRU BION Core offers dietary assessments for cohort interventions and population studies of all ages for a variety of nutrients, including NDSR variables. Body composition equipment for total and regional lean and adipose measures are available, bioelectrical impedance analysis, dual x-ray absorptiometry, and basic anthropometric equipment. Energy expenditure measures and protocols are available as well as metabolic kitchen services for controlled feeding studies.

MCW Research Language Services Core
The MCW Research Language Services Core offers interpreter and written translation services for clinical research projects connected to MCW, Froedtert Hospital, Children’s Wisconsin, and CTSI Partner Institutions. Informed consent, ongoing safety assessments, interviews, diet recalls, and clinical data can all be obtained by utilizing these language assistance services

Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD)
BERD Mini-grants provide limited statistical support to investigators on study design and sample size analysis for up to 6 hours.

Pediatric Translational Research Unit
The Pediatric TRU provides nursing care and coordination for research subjects and their families. Care, from infancy through adulthood, is individualized to meet a variety of research needs.

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