Clinical and Translational Investigations The Clinical and Translational Investigation Core (CTIC) of Einstein’s Center for AIDS Research provides a centralized, user-friendly gateway for accessing extensive patient data and specimens across clinical care and research sites. The Core facilitates research through a user-friendly portal to a large database, and stimulates interactions among CFAR investigators to promote translational research, and provides epidemiologic guidance and statistical support. Services Access the Services Clinical outcomes database of ~15,000 HIV-infected and >217,000 HIV-negative patients seen at Montefiore Medical Center with key variables for both HIV-related and general medical conditions Epidemiology guidance in study design and analysis; statistical support when needed Access to a specimen repository from HIV-infected and –uninfected individuals, enabled through a general IRB-approved protocol that facilitates overall work, time and expense Assistance in collection of fresh specimens from well-characterized patients and research participants Assistance in conducting behavioral research available through the Preventive Intervention Research Center for Child Health, directed by Laurie Bauman, PhD Related Shared Facilities no-related-facilities Center Affiliations Einstein-Montefiore Center For AIDS Research (CFAR) Selected Publications AIDS Patient Care STDS, 2008 Oct;22(10):811-6 AIDS, 2007 Mar 30;21(6):785-6 American Journal of Public Health, 2007 Oct;97(10):1758-61 Journal of General Internal Medicine, 2007 Sep;22(9):1325-9 Location and Contacts Clinical and Translational Investigations Montefiore Medical Center Kathryn Anastos, M.D.Scientific Director718-944-3860kanastos@montefiore.orgBarry S. Zingman, M.D.Adult Patient Research Coordinator718-920-2647bzingman@montefiore.orgEran Bellin, M.D.Clinical Outcomes Data Coordinator914-457-6226ebellin@montefiore.org
