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About UsThe RMATRIX Participant and Clinical Resources (PCR) Key Function is a centralized research infrastructure designed to facilitate and support clinical and translational research in Hawai’i’s The PCR integrates 3 clinical sites and community clinics spanning the island of Oahu and provides an array of services for researchers dedicated to improving the health and well-being of Hawai’i’s people. PCR resources are essential to the innovative research focused on the RMATRIX health initiatives, and include:
- Research Coordinator Core (RCC)
- Research Nurses
- Clinical Coordinators
- Study Coordinators
- Research Assistants
- 3 Clinical Sites
- Kapi’olani Medical Center for Women and Children
- The Queen’s Medical Center, and
- John A. Burns School of Medicine
- Laboratory Facilities
- State-of-the-art Research Equipment
- GE iDXA
- Life Measurement PeaPod
The PCR prides itself in providing an array of highly specialized, customizable services and experienced research staff dedicated to assist research teams in implementing their protocols. Services include:
- Participation in protocol development activities
- Feasibility consults to assure appropriate enrollment target, level of staffing, skill and expertise of personnel, resource availability and adequate funding
- Full scope of project management support
- Proficient recruitment and enrollment strategies
- Precise collection of data
- Accurate data input and database management
- Secure maintenance and transfer of data and records
- Consistency in specimen processing
- Exemplary participant care
- Proactive regulatory and compliance monitoring throughout the study period
PCR staff exemplifies sound judgment and principles of Good Clinical Practice and Responsible Conduct of Research, prioritizing the ethical conduct of research and participant safety throughout their practice. For more information on PCR services and support, please contact Sara Murakami
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People
Shikuma, Cecilia MD
HEALTH Initiative Leader - Aging and Neurocognitive Health
Key Function Co-Director - Participant & Clinical Resources
Professor, Department of Medicine
John A. Burns School of Medicine 808.737.2751
shikuma@hawaii.edu
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Seto, Todd MD
Associate Program Director, RMATRIX
Key Function Director - Collaborations and Partnerships
Key Function Co-Director - Participant and Clinical Resources
HEALTH Initiative Leader - Cardiovascular Health
RMATRIX Scientific Subcommittee
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine Expertise: Health Services Research, Outcomes Research, Cost-effectiveness Analysis, Cardiovascular Disease 808.585.5439
tseto@queens.org
[JABSOM Directory]
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Projects Supported
Supported Emerging Investigators and Pilot Project PIsYi Zuo (PI); Charles Neal (Co-PI) Effect of Corticosteroids on Pulmonary Surfactant of Premature Newborns
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People
Shikuma, Cecilia MD
HEALTH Initiative Leader - Aging and Neurocognitive Health
Key Function Co-Director - Participant & Clinical Resources
Professor, Department of Medicine
John A. Burns School of Medicine 808.737.2751
shikuma@hawaii.edu
[JABSOM Directory]
Email: shikuma [at] hawaii.edu
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Seto, Todd MD
Associate Program Director, RMATRIX
Key Function Director - Collaborations and Partnerships
Key Function Co-Director - Participant and Clinical Resources
HEALTH Initiative Leader - Cardiovascular Health
RMATRIX Scientific Subcommittee
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine Expertise: Health Services Research, Outcomes Research, Cost-effectiveness Analysis, Cardiovascular Disease 808.585.5439
tseto@queens.org
[JABSOM Directory]
Email: tseto [at] queens.org
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People
Shikuma, Cecilia MD
HEALTH Initiative Leader - Aging and Neurocognitive Health
Key Function Co-Director - Participant & Clinical Resources
Professor, Department of Medicine
John A. Burns School of Medicine 808.737.2751
shikuma@hawaii.edu
[JABSOM Directory]
Email: shikuma [at] hawaii.edu
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Seto, Todd MD
Associate Program Director, RMATRIX
Key Function Director - Collaborations and Partnerships
Key Function Co-Director - Participant and Clinical Resources
HEALTH Initiative Leader - Cardiovascular Health
RMATRIX Scientific Subcommittee
Associate Professor, Department of Medicine Expertise: Health Services Research, Outcomes Research, Cost-effectiveness Analysis, Cardiovascular Disease 808.585.5439
tseto@queens.org
[JABSOM Directory]
Email: tseto [at] queens.org
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Supported by a grant from the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (U54MD007584), National Institutes of Health.
