OCTRI is comprised of more than 10 teams that provide a wide variety of programs and services designed to support and advance clinical and translational research. 

Biostatistics, Epidemiology, and Research Design (BERD)

The BERD team provides biostatistics support to basic, clinical, and population science investigators with the goal of improving scientific quality and rigor of translational research.  Visit the OCTRI BERD web page.

Clinical and Translational Research Center (CTRC)

The CTRC is OCTRI’s laboratory for human research and provides participant-based services for investigators, including nursing, bionutrition, study coordination and inpatient and outpatient facilities.  Visit the OCTRI CTRC web page.

Clinical Research Optimization: Navigator and Recruitment

The OCTRI Navigator is your one-stop shop for questions about clinical and translational research at OHSU. OCTRI Recruitment connects with research teams to ensure they have the tools and support they need for successful recruitment and retention throughout their studies. For more information, visit the Navigator or Recruitment webpages.

Community Research Hub

The OCTRI Community Research Hub connects and supports researchers, community members, and organizations in order to facilitate, grow, and strengthen community-engaged research. Visit the OCTRI Community Research Hub website.

Evaluation Core

The OCTRI Evaluation Core works with OCTRI program leaders to strategize and implement evaluation of OCTRI programs for the purpose of continual improvement. Visit the OCTRI Evaluation Core web page.

Health Experiences Research Network (HERN)

The HERN team uses evidence-based methodology to improve understanding of patient experiences, illuminate patient preferences, and contribute to the design and conduct of patient-centered research.  Visit the OCTRI HERN web page.

Informatics

OCTRI Informatics accelerates translational research by providing tools to leverage clinical data, developing state-of-the-art clinical research data collection and management software, and resolving research bottlenecks.  Visit the OCTRI Informatics web page.

Innovation Programs and Pilot Awards (IPA)

The IPA team provides direct support for novel translational research and innovation through pilot project funding, career development awards, project support, and entrepreneur education. Visit the OCTRI Pilot Awards or the OCTRI Innovation and Entrepreneurship webpages.

Integrating Special Populations (ISP)

The ISP team drives access and inclusion for special populations in research by leveraging existing institutional strengths, engaging partners, building collaborations, and employing innovative tools and trainings. For more information, visit the Recruitment web page or read more about NIH policy on inclusion across the lifespan .

Regulatory Knowledge and Support (RKS)

The RKS team provides expertise and support to help researchers successfully and efficiently comply with local and federal regulations required for the initiation and conduct of clinical and translational research. For more information, visit the OCTRI Clinical Research Development and Consultation and the OCTRI Research Forum web pages. 

Translational Workforce Development

OCTRI offers a wealth of educational and training opportunities for faculty, fellows, students, study coordinators, mentors, and mentees. Learn more at OCTRI's Training & Education web page.

Finance and Operations

The Finance and Operations Team strives to ensure that your OCTRI experience is smooth and successful, particularly in the areas of finance, human resources, facilities, technology resources and general operations.    

Operations

Finance