Our Services

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.

  • Design Study
    6/26/26
    Designing a study forces you to clarify your concepts and develop a goal. While challenging to consider all aspects of the process, the CRO can guide you, ensuring that you create a clinical study with relevant and reportable outcomes.
  • Set Up Study
    4/20/26
    The Clinical Research Office helps faculty and researchers in setting up studies and clinical trials to optimize resources and meet all regulatory requirements. 
  • Conduct Study
    4/20/26
    The CRO assists with operational aspects of your study, from billing to patient recruitment. The results are healthcare innovations that benefit our communities. 
  • Regulatory Pathways
    6/26/26
    When researchers and clinicians bring new medical advancements to light, they must navigate distinct regulatory pathways established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). These frameworks ensure that unapproved drugs and medical devices can be safely evaluated in clinical trials or distributed to patients with rare conditions under strict oversight. Depending on whether the innovation is a pharmaceutical, a standard medical device, or a specialized tool for rare diseases, it falls into one of three critical FDA categories: IND, IDE or HUD.