Clinical Research Support
Clinical trials at UB: Advancing discovery. Improving lives. Powering progress.
UB's Clinical Research Office helps investigators and their staff to create, establish and manage research that advances our understanding of human health and behavior.
The CRO reviews all university clinical research proposals, supporting investigators in multiple ways during the clinical research process. Their guidance includes: training; protocol development; budget and contract development and negotiation; regulatory assistance and guidance; and research subject advocacy.
UB Portal Quick Links
A diagram of the clinical research workflow including steps and support services. Details are outlined below.
Clinical Research Workflow
Workflow Steps
- Registration
- Pre-IRB
- IRB
- Setup
- Conduct Study
- Closeout
Support Services
Research Team
The research team is engaged throughout lifecycle providing continuous interaction on administrative steps.
Clinical Research Office
Provides parallel processing with contract and budget negotiation, affiliation agreements, regulatory support and coverage analysis.
CTSI Support
Can be engaged by the research team to assist with research and services, regulatory support, BERD, health informatics and a recruitment team.
At the University at Buffalo, clinical trials are more than research — they turn discovery into real-world solutions that improve lives.
As a premier public research university, UB is committed to advancing health through innovation, collaboration, and rigorous science. Our clinical trials connect groundbreaking ideas with patients, transforming knowledge into new treatments, better outcomes, and healthier communities.