University of Alabama at Birmingham
Department of Medicine
Our Mission
GHCRP
Purpose
To provide the most efficient, comprehensive, and cost effective research support and services. Remain at the forefront of
scientific knowledge and development while holding the care and protection of human subjects in the highest regard.
Efficient: Streamline the research process and continuously assess the process to improve the output.
Comprehensive: Provide regulatory, financial and coordination support for trials. Provide education and training for participants,
research staff and investigators.
Cost effective: Provide services and support at the highest level of accuracy for the best price. Maintain a working knowledge of
income expenses and overheard.
Knowledge: maintain and expand our knowledge of research and the disease processes we study through education, awareness
and outreach.
Development: Add to the scientific knowledge through out research work. Build relationships and partnerships with patients,
community, and research environment.
Care: provide the best possible care to our participants. Act as an advocate for their healthcare.
Protection: Safeguard the rights of patients and research participants. Know and follow the ethical and federal guidelines that
protect participants.