By Julie Carrico, MBA, CCRC The Clinical Research Center is pleased to announce that Sheena Strohmayer, Clinical Research Manager, and Josh Borunda, Operations Coordinator, have recently passed the exam given by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) to become Certified Professionals. By studying for and passing the exam, Sheena and Josh have demonstrated the knowledge, […]
Clinical Research Blog
Clinical Research Center
Clinical trials are an important part of improving health care. The Corvallis Clinic's Clinical Research staff shares their insights and updates.
Think before you eschew your diabetes medication
By Julie Carrico, MBA, CCRC It’s not uncommon for folks who have been recently – or in some cases not so recently – diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to decline medication as an intervention and state their intention to “control” diabetes via diet and exercise. They leave the doctor’s office vowing “this time I’m really […]
Be wary of claims of medical ‘cures’
By Julie Carrico, MBA, CCRC Right now our site is enrolling patients in Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease clinical studies. Due to our focus in these disease areas I’ve become more aware of products and services aimed at this patient population. With alarm, I’ve seen advertisements that promise to cure, reverse or completely alleviate […]
Research Center summer internship guided student on career path
By Lauren Chen The past two summers I have been beyond blessed to have the opportunity to work with the wonderful staff at The Corvallis Clinic Clinical Research Center. Members of the department went out of their way to make me feel like a part of the team, even though I was a high school […]
We take the time to provide care for patients
By Julie Carrico, MBA, CCRC The duration of our clinical studies can range from as short as one day onto three or more years. In the long-term studies we really get to know our patients and likewise, they get to know us pretty well. I’ve had patients bring in their vacation photos to share and […]
