Welcome to the Blythe Brenden Children's Clinical Research Center (BBCCRC), a pediatric research outpatient space designed to provide a safe and comfortable environment for research visits. Our Center is structured to ensure smooth and efficient clinical research operations for study teams. We are excited to support you in advancing pediatric healthcare and making a positive impact on the lives of our young patients and their families.

About Blythe Brenden

Ribbon cutting ceremony for BB CCRCThe BBCCRC is proudly supported by Blythe Brenden, a catalytic philanthropist, dedicated community leader, and founder of the Blythe Brenden-Mann Foundation. Blythe currently serves on the University of Minnesota Foundation Board of Trustees and the M Health Fairview Masonic Children's Hospital Philanthropic Board. Thank you to Blythe Brenden for her generosity and philanthropic leadership as she paves a new path for groundbreaking discoveries that will help children and families in Minnesota and beyond. This new Center provides a comfortable - and family-friendly - environment for extended clinical research visits, giving even more patients the chance to take part in studies that directly improve care.

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Center Features

Our facility is designed to meet a wide range of pediatric research needs. We offer:

  • 4 exam rooms
  • 2 consultation rooms
  • Blood draw room
  • Laboratory space
  • Medication draw/clean supply room
  • Investigator/study staff workspace
  • Response by pediatric code team, rapid response team, or behavioral code team, as needed

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Lobby

BB CCRC LobbyThe pediatric research clinic lobby is brightly decorated with colorful artwork and playful furniture, creating a welcoming environment for children and their families. It features a cozy waiting area with toys and books, designed to engage young patients while they wait for their appointments.

Exam Rooms

Exam roomThe exam rooms are designed to accommodate families, featuring vibrant colors and plenty of natural light. The space offers free Wi-Fi, TVs for entertainment, and reclining chairs to ensure both kids and parents are comfortable during their visits.

Consult Rooms

Consult roomThe consultation rooms are designed for functions such as consenting conversations and completing questionnaires, featuring comfortable seating, tables, and TVs.

Blood Draw Room

Blood draw roomOur blood draw room is designed to provide comfort and efficiency for both patients and staff. It includes features such as an extra-wide draw chair that allows parents to sit with their child during blood draws, a mobile lab cart for convenient storage and easy access to necessary supplies, and a handwashing station.

Lab Space

Lab spaceOur lab processing room is secured with proximity card access lock. Key features include two refrigerated centrifuges, a medical grade freezer and refrigerator, and an incubator. Additionally, the lab includes an eye wash station, shipping scale, specimen pass-through cabinet, and a dry ice chest.

Medication/Clean Supply Room

Medical Supply and cleaning roomOur medication supply room is equipped for the preparation and temporary storage of investigational products, secured by a proximity card access lock. It includes a medical-grade, temperature-tracked under-counter refrigerator, keypad-locked medication cabinets, a water and ice dispenser, a non-medical full-height refrigerator with a top freezer, and a microwave.

Clinical Equipment

Intake roomOur center offers access to a range of clinical equipment, including vital signs monitors, an ECG machine, IV pumps, otoscope/ophthalmoscopes, stethoscopes, a blanket warmer, a wheelchair-accessible scale, an infant scale, and a stadiometer.

Operations

The Blythe Brenden Children's Clinical Research Center (BBCCRC) provides a variety of operational support services to research teams, facilitating the smooth and efficient conduct of studies:

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Center Management and Reception Services

The Center Manager oversees daily operations, including facility access, equipment coordination, and participant reception. They will greet study participants upon arrival and notify study staff of their arrival.

Study Intake Process

To request the use of BBCCRC space for a research study, teams must complete and submit the BBCCRC Study Intake Form. Upon submission, the study will be reviewed to determine if it is a good fit for the unit’s capabilities and resources. Estimated review time is up to 7 business days.

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Room Scheduling

Research teams can reserve rooms through the CTR Portal scheduling system ensuring that space is allocated effectively based on study needs.

Staffing & Supplies

Study teams are responsible for providing their own staff and supplies. Limited on-site storage may be available for teams needing temporary storage of materials.

Training

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required for all research staff working at the Center, as they may be involved in direct patient care or emergency situations. The Center provides BLS training at no cost to staff. Additionally, all applicable equipment training and orientation materials must be reviewed prior to patient interactions. Upon approval of a study, staff will receive an email with detailed information on required training and instructions for BLS sign-up.

Rates

$50/hour (billed in 15 minute increments) Charged for the duration of time the participant is in the Center.

Parking

The Gold Ramp Parking beneath the 2512 Building is available for patients and visitors. Valet parking is also available Monday–Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

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Contact Us

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM

Location: 2512 S 7th St, 1st Floor, RM 181, Minneapolis, MN 55454

Contact: [email protected] | 612-365-0013