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Center Overview
The University of Cincinnati's Academic Health Center serves as the gateway into Cincinnati’s scientific corridor. As a major source of medical care in Greater Cincinnati, the center has a distinguished reputation for training prominent health-care professionals and providing leading-edge research and patient care.
The University of Cincinnati Academic Health Center prides itself with excellent patient care and research programs, and strong affiliations with local hospitals throughout Greater Cincinnati. Below are some of our key program and affiliates.
UC Physicians
UC Physicians is the clinical practice management group for more
than 500 UC College of Medicine faculty working in more than 25
different medical specialties. All UC physicians care for patients,
conduct research and teach medical students at UC's College of
Medicine.
Hoxworth Blood Center
UC's Hoxworth Blood Center collects, tests, processes and
distributes blood and its components to 27 hospitals and medical
centers in a 17-county area of Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana. The
center is the only blood bank serving Greater Cincinnati.
Genome Research Institute
The Genome Research Institute was created in 2001 to foster
excellence in biomedical research—from basic science to
translational medicine—and facilitate collaboration among academic
and industrial researchers. Work at the GRI is primarily focused on
the genetic, molecular, and cellular mechanisms of metabolic
disorders, cancer, neurology and cardiovascular disease.
UC Barrett Cancer Center at University
Hospital
The UC Barrett Cancer Center at University Hospital is a
research-based but patient care-oriented program that encompasses
scientists and physicians from multiple disciplines and medical
specialties. UC scientists evaluate and disciplines and medical
specialties. UC scientists evaluate and apply the latest medical
advances, quickly translating scientific findings into practical
patient care.
The Neuroscience Institute
A collaboration between UC's College of Medicine and University
Hospital, this regional center encompasses nine neuroscience
specialties dedicated to patient care, research, education and the
development of new medical technologies related to stroke, tumors,
epilepsy, and movement and sensory disorders.
University Hospital
University Hospital is the official teaching hospital for UC's
College of Medicine. Managed by the Health Alliance, University
Hospital is the region's first and only verified Level-1 Trauma
Center for adults.
Cincinnati Department of Veterans Affairs Medical
Center
The Cincinnati Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center
provides surgical, medical and psychiatric services to eligible
veterans in the Tristate region. The hospital is key surgical
referral center for central Ohio and primary teaching affiliate for
UC's College of Medicine.
Shriners Hospitals for
Children–Cincinnati
One of four pediatric burn hospitals in North America, Shriners
Hospitals for Children–Cincinnati specializes in complete care and
reconstruction services—free of charge—for children who have
suffered major burn injuries. The hospital is a teaching and
research affiliate for UC's College of Medicine.
Christ Hospital
Christ Hospital is a 555-bed primary care hospital and serves as a
major teaching affiliate for UC's College of Medicine and
practice site for several UC physician groups.
Departments and Divisions
The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine contains many
departments, divisions, institutes, and centers of excellence.
Select from the list below to find out more information about a
particular area.
- Department of Anesthesia
- Department of Biomedical Engineering
- Department of Cancer and Cell Biology
- Department of Dermatology
- Department of Emergency Medicine
- Department of Environmental Health
- Department of Family Medicine
- Department of Internal Medicine
- Division of Cardiology
- Division of Digestive Diseases
- Division of Endocrinology & Metabolism
- Division of General Internal Medicine
- Division of Hematology and Oncology
- Division of Immunology and Allergy
- Division of Infectious Diseases
- Division of Nephrology and Hypertension
- Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
- Department of Molecular and Cellular Physiology
- Department of Molecular Genetics, Biochemistry, and Microbiology
- Department of Neurology
- Department of Neurosurgery
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Department of Ophthalmology
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery
- Department of Otolaryngology, Head, and Neck Surgery
- Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
- Department of Pediatrics
- Department of Pharmacology and Cell Biophysics
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Department of Psychiatry
- Department of Public Health Sciences
- Department of Radiology
- Ultrasound Research Laboratory
- Division of Radiation Oncology
- Department of Surgery
- Burn Surgery
- Cardiac Surgery
- Thoracic Surgery
- Colorectal Surgery
- Gastrointestinal and Endocrine
- Oral / Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pediatric Surgery
- Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand
- Surgical Oncology
- Transplantation
- Trauma / Critical Care
- Urology
- Vascular Surgery
- Center for Surgical Innovation
- Center for Surgical Weight Loss
- Multidisciplinary Liver Treatment Center
- Pancreatic Disease Center
- Division of Research
- Geriatric Medicine
Institutes and Programs
Other Information
The University of Cincinnati has established three Institutional Review Board panels to review all proposed research involving human subjects to ensure that the subjects' rights and welfare are adequately protected. The human subjects review process is administered through the Institutional Review Board Office for the University, as well as University Hospital, Inc., the Shriners Institute for Burned Children, The Cincinnati Veterans Affairs Medical Center, and The Drake Center. The IRBs are composed primarily of faculty members from disciplines in which research involving human subjects is integral to that discipline's work, as well as several members from the community whose primary interest is in non-scientific areas. The Board(s) membership, policies, and procedures are governed by an Assurance agreement with the Federal government.
The University of Cincinnati utilizes the Western Institutional Review Board.
Currently Enrolling Trials
CenterWatch is listing the following trials that are actively recruiting patients at this center.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Steve Salerno, M.P.H.
Director, Clinical Trials Support Office
University of Cincinnati
P.O. Box 670518
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0518 USA
Phone: 513-558-2709
Fax: 513-558-2744
E-mail:
If you are interested in contacting this center to discuss placing a clinical trial there, please complete and send the E-mail form below. A representative from the research center will then follow up with you.
