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