Platforms: Human Studies Platform
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Overview
The APC’s Human Studies Platform comprises a team of six research nurses, supported by a Clinical Trials Manager and medical MD fellows. This platform provides a resource to all APC research teams by
- managing and supporting clinical trials in accordance with ICH GCP guidelines, through the application for the required ethical and regulatory approvals and provision of training
- facilitating the collection of clinical samples, such as blood, faeces & biopsies in accordance with ICH GCP from thoroughly phenotyped patient groups and healthy controls
- providing a co-ordinated repository for clinical samples across the APC
- clinical studies to reduce diagnostic CT radiation in patients with chronic illness and
The APC has also spun out a company, Atlantia Food Clinical Trials Ltd, which conducts clinical trials specifically for the global food industry who want to prove their food, beverage, medical food & supplement health claims.
Responsible Investigators
- Ted Dinan
- Susan Rafferty-McArdle