Clinical Research at Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology
Welcome to the Radiation Oncology Clinical Research Unit (RadOnc CRU)
The mission of the Radiation Oncology Clinical Research Unit (RadOnc CRU) is to enhance clinical research operations, to expand the portfolio of investigational therapy available to patients, and support investigators in conducting both sponsor-initiated and investigator-initiated clinical research. We achieve this by offering project management and regulatory support, coordinating studies, and utilizing Penn's resources and beyond to spearhead cancer clinical studies/trials. RadOnc CRU manages the initiation, launch, conduct, and maintenance of all clinical research studies/trials within the Department’s research portfolio that contain a clinical component, including all research studies that are under Clinical Trials Scientific Review and Monitoring Committee (CTSRMC) and Institutional Review Boards (IRB) oversight. The CRU continues to manage post-enrollment closure until completion of data follow-up.
Our team consists of regulatory specialists, project managers, data analyst, clinical research coordinators, nurse clinical practice lead, and students who provide operational and other support for a wide spectrum of clinical studies/trials ranging from retrospective, observational, and across phase I-IV. These studies/trials are diverse in origin—investigator/industry-initiated—and span various disease sites and stages with differing levels of complexity. Our involvement varies from offering consultancy to assuming full responsibility for all aspects of clinical study/trial activation and implementation.
Staff at RadOnc CRU are rigorously trained in accordance with "Penn standards" to ensure compliance with regulations and guidelines governing clinical research.
Contact Us:
Department of Radiation Oncology, Clinical Research Unit
4th Floor West, Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine
3400 Civic Center Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Email: RadOncCRU@PennMedicine.upenn.edu
Donation
Philanthropic contributions are crucial in driving forward the research necessary to combat cancer, bridging the gap from foundational scientific insights to innovative therapies that enhance patient care. Every donation, regardless of size, empowers those impacted by cancer, spurring the vital efforts in our department and providing flexible resources to allow our team to prioritize this critical research immediately. If you consider honoring a cherished individual's memory or celebrating a supporter of your cancer journey with a gift to the Radiation Oncology Clinical Research Unit, know that your contribution will make a difference and be deeply appreciated.
For gift options, please use the button below, choose ‘Special Reason’, and mention ‘For CRU’ in the Comments box.
Current Active Clinical Studies
Clinical Studies Dashboard
Research Intake Forms
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For All Clinical Research General Inquiries/ Requests:
Please email: RadOncCRU@pennmedicine.upenn.edu