Accelerating child health research through expert support, regulatory guidance, and end-to-end clinical trial management across the Department of Pediatrics.
Founded in 2017 | 3 Service Tiers | 9+ Active Studies |
Supporting Pediatric Research at Every Stage
The CCTR was formed in 2017 to facilitate clinical research across the Department of Pediatrics. The primary focus of the research group is to provide research personnel to support investigative teams evaluating new interventions in their patients.
The team also offers regulatory and budgetary guidance early in a project’s lifecycle to facilitate efficient IRB submission and contract negotiation.
As the CCTR continues to grow, we anticipate that the center will become a place of connection for clinical investigators focused on child health, both within the Department of Pediatrics and across the medical center.
See our Overview of Services and learn more about our Current Research Studies.
Our Purpose
The mission of the Center for Clinical and Translational Research is to support rigorous clinical research for investigators in the Department of Pediatrics, and the broader child-health community at Vanderbilt Health, by streamlining study startup, mentoring fellows and junior faculty, and providing end-to-end research support where needed.
Core Principles
Every study we support reflects these foundational commitments.
🤝 Collaborative Research We partner deeply with investigative teams, integrating our expertise with the PI’s scientific vision to produce rigorous, meaningful results. | 🎓 Trainee Focused We invest in the next generation of pediatric clinical researchers through mentorship, hands-on training, and structured research development pathways. | ⚡️ Efficient Clinical Trial Operations We reduce the time from concept to enrollment through streamlined startup processes, regulatory expertise, and proactive operational management. |