Getting Started


The Office of Clinical Research at EAH provides investigators and their research teams with resources, dedicated outpatient space and research personnel to develop and conduct clinical and translational research studies. Research nurse support may be requested for studies conducted outside EAH’s Office of Clinical Research.

East Alabama Health provides opportunities for clinical research in various areas of medicine, ensuring a diverse range of studies to advance healthcare and benefit patients. Whether it's groundbreaking research in cancer treatment, innovative approaches to managing chronic conditions or exploring new frontiers in preventive medicine, our medical facilities offer a dynamic platform for clinical research across a multitude of healthcare domains.

Some of the our services with potential for clinical research trials include:

  • Neurology
  • Cardiovascular Care
  • Surgery
  • Rheumatology
  • Cancer Care
  • Orthopaedics
  • Maternal Services
  • Preventative Medicine
  • Pharmacy

If you are interested in learning more about areas with potential for clinical research trials, call 334-528-4280 or email research@eamc.org.



Studies that utilize The Office of Clinical Research (OCR) require Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval. OCR staff are available to help develop and conduct your research study at each step. Please contact us to determine how the OCR can support your research and educational needs.

  • To learn more about the research capabilities and support services available through the OCR, please visit our Services page. For specific inquiries, please contact us.
  • Tour the facilities. We welcome any and all investigators as well as university students and trainees to visit us and learn more about our research capabilities and meet the research staff. The OCR is located on the East Alabama Medical Center main campus but has full access to all facilities under East Alabama Health. Please contact us to set up a tour.
  • For an estimate of fees for our services, please contact us.