The Pediatric TRU is conveniently located on C2 – just behind the main welcome desk. You can access the P-TRU via the West Lobby main staircase or taking the R elevators to the 2nd floor.

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

TRU Services:

Research Coordination Support – EPIC Credentialed Research Trainer, IRBnet navigation assistance, budget consultation, and FDA regulation assistance
Nursing support – coordination and study support
IV starts, Investigation Drug Administration, and Phlebotomy – Ability to draw clinical labs at the time of the research draw.
12 Lead ECG support (not reading/interpreting)
Simple lab spinning, storing, and shipping of specimens.
TRU Lab: refrigerated and standard centrifuge machines; Baker Hood for maximum safety when processing specimens and sterile alliquoting; NAEC lab pick up site; all staff are IATA/DOT trained.
Bod Pod and Pea Pod for body composition measurement
Ambulatory BP Monitoring equipment available for check out
All RNs are PALS certified nurses