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Whiteside Institute for Clinical Research
Information for Professionals

Since 1996, St. Luke's and the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD) School of Medicine have shared a unique bond-the Whiteside Institute for Clinical Research. The Institute seeks to promote, implement and advance clinical research activities with emphasis in the areas of cancer, lung and heart diseases.

Expertise

The Whiteside Institute for Clinical Research performs Phase II, III and IV clinical trials, utilizing resources available in both hospital and academic settings. An experienced research staff guides the studies through every step, taking advantage of both the vast resources available and the large patient base. Principal investigators participating in clinical research have experience in a broad range of medical and surgical subspecialties, including acute and chronic diseases and benign and malignant conditions.

Objectives

  • To promote and participate in clinical research utilizing new technologies and treatments in order to learn more about normal and abnormal body function and the cause, progression, prevention, treatment and control of human disease.
  • To encourage collaboration of basic and clinical investigators in the region.
  • To assist health care professionals interested in research participation.

Resources

  • Complete hospital laboratory.
  • Investigational pharmacy.
  • Workspace for monitors and patient visits.
  • Molecular biology research laboratory equipped with laser dissection microscope.
  • Clinician/Investigators and research subjects throughout the CareNorth Health System, made up of St. Luke's Hospital, 16 primary care clinics and 34 specialty care clinics.

Whiteside Grant Application

The Whiteside Institute for Clinical Research is pleased to invite grant applications for research addressing issues related to the prevention or treatment of cancer, lung disease or heart disease. Up to $45,000 is available for qualified proposals to support costs essential to the research project. Proposals focusing on clinical research are especially encouraged for the 2008 grant cycle. Clinical research includes studies of therapeutic interventions including clinical trials of drugs, disease prevention and health promotion; evaluation of diagnostic tests or strategies; behavioral studies, health services research; epidemiologic studies; outcomes research and translational research. Basic science applications will be considered but must include a strong collaborative effort with a clinical scientist.

The deadline for applications is November 16, 2007, with grant awards being announced in mid-December 2007. To access the grant application form in Microsoft Word select the following: Whiteside Grant Application. To access grant guidelines and evaluation criteria click on the following links: Grant Guidelines, Grant Evaluation Criteria. For further information please contact Marilyn Odean, M.S., Program Director, 218-249-5334, whiteside@slhduluth.com.

Proposal Development Assistance

Institute staff  recognize many health care professionals have ideas for research projects but have not formally developed these ideas into grant proposals. Members of the Whiteside Scientific Committee are available to discuss ideas and provide guidance in proposal development. Please contact Marilyn Odean, M.S., at 218-249-5334 for further information.

Currently Available Studies

Cancer Studies 
Diabetes Studies 
Heart Disease Studies
Lung Disease Studies 
Rheumatology Studies


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