Center for Radiology Research Resources (CR3)
The Center for Radiology Research Resources (CR3) was created to provide a clear and efficient path for researchers to partner with the Department of Radiology when a study requires imaging services. CR3 provides study teams across the University and M Health Fairview with recommendations for enhancements to the proposed protocol and insights on technological requirements.
CR3 Director
The director sets and maintains the quality standards of research reads. Working with research partners to help develop our services to continue to meet researcher needs, our focus is on safety in radiology research with advanced imaging analytics and cutting-edge technologies.
Patrick Bolan, PhD
CR3 Associate Director
Contact
bola0035@umn.edu
CR3 Staff
CR3 addresses the radiological needs of the protocol when needed and assigns a radiologist to the study to deliver high quality research reads. We also ensure Imaging Services is able to meet protocol requirements and serve as a resource for any radiology-related decisions or questions.
Megan Leland
Imaging Manager - CR3 & CCIR
Christine Damases Kasi
Radiology Research Technologist
Contact
cdamases@umn.edu
Jenavieve (Jenna) Olson
Contact
General Questions
radresearchread@umn.edu
**Must have completed CR3 intake process
Protocol Review Committee
Zuzan Cayci, MD
Kelly Dietz, MD
Noelle Hoven, MD
Can Ozutemiz, MD
Takashi Takahashi, MD
Rajesh Thampy, MD
Request Support for New Studies
You can begin working with CR3 as soon as you begin planning your study, if radiology support is needed. Complete the CR3 Intake Form to begin the process. A CR3 coordinator will reach out to you to begin a service agreement and collect the protocol documents and imaging manuals for review.
Image De-identification and Transfer
Once you have completed your CR3 Intake/Onboarding process and have requested Imaging De-Identification and Transfer services, use the Imaging Transfer Request Form to submit requests. Once we receive a request, we will typically have your images anonymized and transferred to your BOX folder or uploaded to the sponsor (depending on the service you selected) within 5 business days. If you have a specific deadline, please indicate that on the form.
Scope and Services
Scope
CR3 will assist clinical trials, with human subjects, that have imaging scans planned at any of the M Health Fairview imaging locations. Additionally, CR3 will provide protocol review or consultation services to any clinical trial with regard to their imaging needs, regardless of the location of the planned scans.
Services
CR3 will provide a wide array of services to help support your research, including:
- Reviews of research protocols and imaging manual to ensure we can provide the services needed at the locations requested
- Recommendations to enhance protocols
- Protocol-specific research read reports
- Consultations with radiologists
- Technology recommendations
- Location options for imaging services
- Assistance with forms related to imaging technology
- Assistance with identifying correct CPT codes for imaging studies
- Assistance with image de-identification and transfer
Rates
Internal Rates
Internal rates are for funding routed through the University with a sponsored or non-sponsored chart string.
Onboarding with Protocol Review $725 (Changing to $750 10/1/1/23)
The CR3 team will evaluate your study to determine if a protocol review is required; not all studies will need this service. If your study does require a protocol review, this one time fee will be billed through UMN and includes:
- Reviewing the protocol to assure we can provide the service requested
- Provide feedback and recommendations for enhancing the protocol
- Providing any start up documents/forms needed for study start-up
- Setting up protocols/study details in CR3 systems
Onboarding without Protocol Review $145 (Beginning on 10/1/23)
The CR3 team will evaluate your study to determine if a protocol review is required; not all studies will need this service. If your study does not require a protocol review, this one time fee will be billed through UMN and includes:
- Providing any start up documents/forms needed for study start-up
- Setting up study details in CR3 systems
Research Read $340 per criteria (Changing to $350 on 10/1/23)
This fee will be billed in two separate portions. $150 will be billed to the study through FV Research Administration. $190 will be billed through UMN (Changing to $200 on 10/1/23).
This fee includes:
- Research read/report to meet specific research protocol needs (this is an additional read, beyond the standard of care read)
- CR3 staff support to aid with special requests, troubleshoot issues, answer questions, meet timelines
- CR3 staff will facilitate/schedule meetings with radiologist in regard to questions about report findings
Image De-identification and Transfer to Box Folder $45 (per imaging scan) (Changing to $40 on 10/1/23)
This fee includes:
- De-identification and uploading patient scans to a secure Box folder shared to the study team
Image De-identification and Transfer to Study Sponsor $45 (per imaging scan) (Changing to $65 on 10/1/23)
This fee includes:
- De-identification and uploading patient scans to a study central site
Please note: Fees are subject to change with a minimum of 30 days notice to existing clients
External Rates
External rates are for standard billable service to external customers. A contract must be in place prior to use.
We are currently only offering external contracts to Fairview Health Services.