Industry Research and Trials

The Department of Surgery’s clinical trials support team partners with investigators to guide studies from concept to completion. We provide expertise in feasibility, budgeting, regulatory compliance and trial execution, helping ensure each study runs smoothly. Our resources span a network of hospitals, specialized research centers and industry partnerships, enabling high-quality trials across a wide range of specialties.

The Clinical Research Centers (CRCs) are a component of the Indiana CTSI. There are three CRCs offered through Indiana CTSI on the IU Indianapolis campus, at IU Health University Hospital, Riley Hospital for Children and the Neuroscience Center of Excellence in Goodman Hall.

The Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) epitomizes a culture of collaboration among the state’s premier research universities, comprised of the IU School of Medicine, Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame, and robust public-private partnerships. The institute also nurtures important connections with the region’s leading biomedical research and business organizations, with full support from the state government.

CTSI aims to foster an infrastructure that promotes the translation of basic laboratory, a pillar of research, and population-based research into clinical trials and health practices.

Research at IU School of Medicine is supported by designated institutional cores and shared resources. These facilities offer cutting-edge scientific services, enabling access to high-end equipment, advanced technologies, and specialized expertise for all school investigators. Core facilities are a pivotal part of the university’s research infrastructure, providing resources that allow groundbreaking science to occur. The Core Facilities Administration provides financial support, administrative oversight, professional development, assessment, and communication of shared research resources to advance the research mission of the IU School of Medicine.