The UWMDI CRU is a research facility dedicated to the conduct of human studies investigating diabetes and related disorders. CRU services are available to all UW researchers on a fee-for-service basis. We are happy to extend our services to all who are interested in studying diabetes: from established investigators to new investigators with little to no research experience. We offer resources and services that include facility and room use, research coordinator support, research nursing support, midlevel provider support, blood draws, clamp services, and performance of body composition by DXA. We also offer full-service support: from study design to regulatory approval and study conduct. To utilize CRU services, a short application is required describing your study and the services you plan to use. To discuss your study needs and apply for use of the CRU, please contact us at dicru@uw.edu!
The mission of the UWMDI CRU is to aid UW Researchers studying diabetes and related disorders by providing accessible study services and resources.
Diabetes Institute Clinical Research Fund
Will you join us in courageously advancing the research that can lead to new therapies and improved care for people with diabetes?
Available CRU Services
Physical Space
♦ Touchdown desks, Infusion Room, Procedure Rooms
Registered Nurse Support
♦ Phlebotomy, IV Placement, OGTT
Advanced Practitioner Support
♦ Physical Exams, Clamp Studies
Research Study Coordinator Support
♦ Informed consent, specimen processing, questionnaires, indirect calorimetry, iDXA Scan, YSI 2500 Glucose/Lactate Analyzer
Ellen Schur, MD, MS
Director, UWMDI Clinical Research Unit
Elaine Adams, RN, MA
Nurse Manager, UWMDI Clinical Research Unit
Grace Monfort
Research Coordinator, UWMDI Clinical Research Unit
Ghada Abdalla
Research Coordinator, UWMDI Clinical Research Unit
Mandeep Sekhon
Research Study Coordinator, UWMDI Clinical Research Unit
Contact Us
UW Medicine Diabetes Institute
Clinical Research Unit
750 Republican St. Box 358062
Seattle, WA 98109
Nurse Manager: Elaine Adams, RN, MA
206-616-6858
The CRU is located on the 3rd floor of the new South Lake Union F Building, adjacent to the UW Diabetes Institute Clinic