Our Facilities
Examples of Our In-House Laboratory Resources:
- Full service testing including: Insulin, C-Peptide, Free Fatty Acids, Glucose,
HgbA1c, Chemistry panels, Hematology - Refrigerated Centrifuge
- -80°C Freezer for long-term storage
- Liquid nitrogen storage
- Unrestricted access to on-site hospital laboratory
- Our laboratory takes “sample integrity” very seriously and, with our extensive
on-site testing facilities, testing turnaround time is among the shortest in
the industry. This ensures that results are always of excellent quality.
Inpatient and Outpatient Services:
The comfort of our patients is our top priority as we strive to provide a welcoming
and comfortable atmosphere for each and every volunteer.
- 6 room, 12 bed research unit for Inpatient and Outpatient stays
- Multidisciplinary obesity clinic
- Multidisciplinary diabetes clinic
- Spacious exam rooms
- Friendly Staff
- Research Pharmacy
- DVD players and movies
- Cable television in every room
- Free valet parking
Procedures Regularly Performed by Our Professional Staff:
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Ultrasound
- X-Ray
- Bone Densitometry (DXA)
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Indirect Calorimetry
- Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT)
- Frequently Sampled Intravenous Glucose Tolerance Test (FSIVGTT)
- Glucose Clamps
Coordination Facilities:
- Conference rooms
- Teleconference equipment
- Dedicated work space for study monitors