Clinical Research Facilities

Clinical Research Facilities (CRF's)

There are many clinical areas within NHS Grampian where research is supported, for example cardiovascular, dermatology, diabetes, epidemiology, mental health, neurology, oncology, paediatrics, to name but a few. The facilities available in each area vary, but all are conducive for carrying out high quality research. The staff involved in research work for either or both NHS Grampian and University of Aberdeen and have a wealth of experience in their area of research. NHS Grampian aims to promote these areas as centres of excellence for clinical research by raising their profile locally and nationally.

 

CRF, Health Sciences Building

The University of Aberdeen has a CRF on the ground floor of the Health Sciences Building where research is carried out by both NHS Grampian and University staff.  The University CRF is suitable for 'ambulatory' clinical research of major diseases and disorders such as osteoporosis, Alzheimer's and dementia, urological cancers, respiratory conditions and sports related injuries.                                   

The CRF  has research nurses employed to work on various studies and are available to researchers who wish to carry out research in the building and in other research facilities within NHSG. Researchers from the university, NHS Grampian or any other research organisation can request access to use the facilities.                

  

CRF Facilities
Reception area	Large office
Digital X-Ray Suite	Vitalograph spirometer
Seven large clinical rooms	Audiometry room
Controlled-access drug store	Environmentally controlled room
ECG	Category-2 laboratory
Two whole body Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) machines