Facilities
We provide facilities to support high-quality clinical research. Our experienced and dedicated teams are capable of conducting all phases of research, including early-phase work: rapid start up, recruitment and continuity, clean data output and enhanced patient experience.
Temperature-controlled Exercise laboratory:
- Two metabolic charts with integrated gas exchange measurements system, 12 lead
electrocardiogram (ECG) and Blood Pressure (BP) monitor
- Treadmill with a safety belt and harness
- Semi-recumbent cycle ergometer
- Bod-pod for body composition measurement
- Vivid IQ Cardiovacular Ultrasound for Echocardiography
- TaskForce® Monitor for Beat-to-beat Monitor for Hemodynamic and Autonomic Function
12-lead ECG machine (SpaceLabs) - SECA bioimpedance analysis for body composition
- Biosen C line for glucose and lactate measurement
Procedure Room / Operating Theatre:
- An adjustable operating table
- High-intensity operating light units and fully variable background lighting;
Oxygen and suction - Pulse oximetry, ECG and non-invasive BP Monitoring;
Sample handling Laboratory:
- Laminar flow cabinet (tissue culture hood) for handling of sterile samples and tissue culture
- Two cool-spin benchtop centrifuges
- 1 Refrigerator, -20oC freezer, -40oC freezer, -80oC freezer (with remote alarm system)
Other equipment:
- DEXA scanner for bone density and body composition assessment of adults and children
- Two mobile high-resolution Ultrasound scanners (Made and model)
We also provide research support for:
- data management facilities
- electronic data capture
- high-speed broadband connection
- off-site archive capacity