DRAFT
The OCTR office supports investigators, research staff, and sponsors by providing expert guidance through the complexities of clinical trial budgets, contract negotiations, and financial compliance at UConn Health.
Our Mission
We ensure that all clinical research conducted at UConn Health complies with federal and state regulations as well as institutional policies — while helping researchers move their studies forward efficiently and responsibly.
What We Do
Our team partners with researchers to provide:
Budget Development & Management
- Build detailed Budget Workbooks for each study to compile an internal study cost estimate.
- Collaborate with PIs to create viable budgets for all clinical trials opened at UConn Health that accrue that accrues John Dempsey Hospital (JDH) and/or UConn Medical Group (UMG) and/or dental charges.
- Establish and reconcile Banner research accounts
Contract Negotiation
- Industry-sponsored and investigator-initiated trials
- University-to-university agreements
- Cooperative group and foundation-supported trials
Financial Compliance & Oversight
- Audit ongoing clinical trials for compliance with institutional, state, and federal requirements