About the Human Metabolic Research Unit
Mission
The primary mission of the Human Metabolic Research Unit (HMRU) is to provide an infrastructure for investigators who conduct research on human health, nutrition and related topics. The HMRU contains state-of-the-art facilities which support various aspects of research in nutrition and human metabolism. To promote the highest quality of service possible, the staff of the HMRU interact closely with investigators. A collaborative research environment between the HMRU staff and investigators is expected and encouraged.
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Areas of Research
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Advisory Committee
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HMRU Advisory Committee |
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Peter Schweitzer |
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Rich Duell |
Marie Cuaudill |
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Vivian Hsiao |
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List of upcoming meetings scheduled for the HMRU Advisory Committee:
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HMRU Faculty/Staff
Kimberly O'Brien, Director
Kathleen L. Hefferon, Director of Operations
Victoria Simon, Manager, Clinical Lab
Martha Field, Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
Tera Kent, Research Technician
Cheryll Perry, Research Technician
Announcements and Upcoming Events
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Please come to the lunch and learn seminar series held each month. A pizza lunch will be provided. The next seminar will be held on Friday December 7. The speaker will be Dr. Marie Caudill. The seminar topic will be announced shortly.
The Application Process
Submitting application forms for a study:
To apply for use of the HMRU facilities, the investigator must file a general application form to the HMRU advisory committee. Application forms for use of specific HMRU facilities must also be filled out (see Application Forms). These completed applications forms will provide reviewers with detailed information regarding the study under consideration. The advisory committee, which meets periodically, reviews the application forms and will assign a priority score based upon resource utilization and scientific merit. The application may be approved with suggested or required changes, which the investigator is expected to respond to. Once approved, the HMRU Director will assign a start date and reserve the appropriate facilities for the study.
If human subjects are to be used in the proposed study, the investigator must jointly file an IRB form to the Cornell University Committee on Human Subjects (UCHS) facilities (see Application Forms). The HMRU facilities cannot be used in conjunction with human participants without UCHS approval. It is the responsibility of the investigator to ensure that proof of UCHS approval is forwarded to the HMRU.
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Application Forms http://www.osp.cornell.edu/Compliance/UCHS/Approval_Requests.htm |
Use of Human Subjects in Research
All research conducted with human participants must be reviewed by and receive formal written approval from the University Committee on Human Subjects (UCHS) prior to initiation.
http://www.osp.cornell.edu/Compliance/UCHS/Approval_Requests.htm.
The HMRU staff have a responsibility to the UCHS for the safety of human subjects and are required to collaborate with the UCHS to provide the best service available to investigators. By working closely with each other, the UCHS and HMRU share decisions/recommendations made by both parties.