Why Choose Us

Patients:

St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN), a multi-hospital health network, is located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. With such a widespread network of hospitals, SLUHN is able to cover a large community of patients and offer novel treatment options through clinical trials without the need to travel to large metropolitan cities. SLUHN provides quality and innovative service in the comfort of your backyard, with a dedicated and expert team offering some of the most ground-breaking treatment options.

The St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN) Clinical Trials Office (CTO) allows a centralized and streamlined approach to the care of our patients enrolled in clinical trials, with a knowledgeable team to give each and every patient the attention and service they deserve. The partnership between the SLUHN CTO and treating physicians, allows a holistic approach to the care of our patients by integrating the potential for treatment through a clinical trial and offering this option to patients.

Sponsors:

St. Luke’s University Health Network (SLUHN), a multi-hospital health network, is located in the heart of the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas. With such a widespread network of hospitals, SLUHN is able to cover a large community of patients and offer novel treatment options through clinical trials without the need to travel to large metropolitan cities.

The St. Luke’s University Health Network Clinical Trials Office (CTO) is both the clinical and administrative shared resource for the conduct and management of sponsored research across SLUHN, consisting of a robust and knowledgeable team with specific roles dedicated to each function of clinical trials and research. Having an integrated clinical operational team and research administration team within one centralized office allows a centralized and streamlined approach to all research functions; increases efficiency, quality, and compliance; and also ensures the highest level of expertise for each aspect of the process, whether it be enrollment, data, regulatory, or finance.

Our team is comprised of expert and dedicated clinicians and staff, with experience in the conduct of clinical trials and research in both the outpatient and inpatient setting, as well as across a multitude of therapeutic areas. Additionally, we have key infrastructures developed to allow 24-7 coverage and around-the-clock enrollment.

Commendations:

“We have all been impressed with the responsiveness and the professionalism working with St. Luke’s staff and hope there will be collaboration again with future clinical trials.” – Amarex

“Over the past 4 years I have monitored 15 sites on this study and your files are one of the best that I have ever seen.” – ppdi

“A huge note of thanks for your efforts in Biorepository Week One!! Your site is our top enrolling site for the week which is typically unheard of for a startup week! Way to go!!! Many thanks to you for your leadership and commitment in getting this research initiative of the ground.” – Caris Life Sciences

“Weekend enrollments do not occur very often, but when they do, they are from those teams who are deeply committed to the success of the trial. Our St. Luke’s Team is clearly one of those teams.” – Washington University