Bone Mineral Research
The Bone Mineral Research Center focuses on both clinical and basic science aspects of bone metabolism. The basic science Metabolism Lab examines pathogenic mechanisms responsible for the development of skeletal fragility and osteoporosis.

For information, please contact:

John F. Aloia, M.D. Director, Bone Mineral Research Center (516) 663-2772

CardioPulmonary Research Institute (CPRI)
Deepening its commitment to the support of medical research, Winthrop established the CPRI. A collaboration of laboratory scientists and physician-investigators, who are pulmonary, pediatric and cardiovascular specialists, the CPRI is pursuing a better understanding of heart and lung diseases through studies of cell development and function, as well as tissue injury, recovery and the role of heredity in the overall process. The goal is to prevent lung and heart damage in children and adults in order to improve survival and outcome.

For information, please contact:

Director, CardioPulmonary Research Institute (516) 663-3917

Clinical Trials Center (CTC)
Winthrop-University Hospital's Clinical Trials Center was established in 2001 to provide our patients with the most advanced treatment options and to provide medical staff at Winthrop with clinical trials support services that will enhance the quality and effectiveness of their research efforts.

For information, please contact:

Clinical Trials Center (516) 663-9582

Institutional Review Board (IRB)
Winthrop-University Hospital currently utilizes two Institutional Review Boards to ensure that all research projects involving humans conducted at Winthrop-University Hospital are performed in compliance with federal regulations. The two IRBs are Winthrop-University Hospital IRB (WUH IRB) and Western IRB (WIRB). WIRB reviews all outpatient pharmaceutically sponsored trials. Information for Western IRB can be found at http://www.wirb.com. The WUH IRB reviews all other research projects including; projects eligible for exempt status, expedited status, inpatient pharmaceutically sponsored trials, investigator initiated trials, and federally sponsored projects. This site contains information for WUH IRB.

Office of Health Outcomes Research
The Office of Health Outcomes Research at Winthrop-University Hospital investigates health care and its outcomes at the level of the patient, the clinician, the practice setting, the institution, the community, and society as a whole.

For information, please contact:

Donald A. Brand, Ph.D. Director, Office of Health Outcomes Research (516) 663-2914

Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP)
The Office of Sponsored Programs provides a variety of pre-and post-award services to faculty seeking extramural funding for Hospital projects. Assistance is available for funding searches, proposal/budget development and review, regulatory compliance, intellectual property management, and contract negotiation.

For information, please contact:

Alexander K. Schoen, MBA Director (516) 663-8997 Beth McManus, MA Grants Specialist (516) 663-9719

Vascular Biology Institute (VBI)
Vascular Biology Institute research focuses on the pathogenic mechanisms responsible for the development of cardiovascular complications observed in diseases such as Diabetes, Hypertension, and Kidney Failure.

For information, please contact:

Louis Ragolia, Ph.D. Director, Vascular Biology Institute (516) 663-2028