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