AMR Clinical Knoxville-UT aims to deliver Research Done Right with a participant-centered approach. We provide a variety of clinical research trials with compassion, while ensuring exceptional care and safety.   

Our team at the AMR Clinical Knoxville-UT clinical trial center brings together physicians in multiple specialties. All trials conducted at the site are performed in accordance with ICH and FDA guidelines and in compliance with GCP. Backed by our experienced research coordinators and executives, our physicians are dedicated to capturing high-quality data for our sponsors while ensuring participants’ comfort and safety.

Inpatient unit:
1924 Alcoa Highway
4 and 5 North
Knoxville TN 37920

Mailing address:
1928 Alcoa Highway
Suite 107
Knoxville TN 37920

AMR Clinical Knoxville-UT Facility Features

The AMR Clinical Knoxville-UT facility is designed for optimal efficiencies in performing clinical trials and a seamless, comfortable participant experience.

The in-patient Phase I trial unit conducts a variety of studies including NHV, SAD/MAD, FIH, special population trials including renal, hepatic, diabetic, obese and elderly among others, as well as hybrid studies starting in HNV and bridging into participant populations such as Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, COPD, ALS, and cancer subjects. It also conducts in-patient vaccine and smoking-related trials.

The site focuses on complex studies which lend themselves to being performed in a Level 1 trauma facility with 24/7 rapid-response code team coverage. Located in an academic medical center, the site has relationships with more than 800 physicians as well as state-of-the-art imaging, diagnostic, and laboratory capabilities.

  • -20 C freezer 
  • -80 C freezer 
  • Biosafety cabinet 
  • Centrifuge 
  • Dry ice (on-site) 
  • Lab (on-site) 
  • Pharmacy (including an unblinded pharmacy area) 
  • Refrigerated centrifuge  
  • Refrigerator 
  • Smoking room (indoor, controlled ventilation)
  • Sonicu temperature monitoring
  • Dialysis machine access 
  • ECG/EKG 
  • Glucometer 
  • Imaging vendor partners 
  • Mortara Surveyor Cardiac Monitoring System 
  • PBMC lab, local 
  • Spirometer 
  • Stadiometer 
  • Syringe infusion pumps 
  • Tablets/laptops 
  • Ultrasound 
  • Vital sign equipment 
  • Crash cart 
  • Defibrillator 
  • Emergency eye wash station(s) 
  • Hospital code team 
  • Oxygen 
  • Infusion chairs and equipment 
  • Hospital beds, multi-position 
  • Phlebotomy chairs 
  • Private exam rooms  

Community Involvement

Experts at Our Knoxville-UT Clinical Site

The AMR Clinical Knoxville team of physician investigators and clinical research professionals are experienced in all aspects of clinical trials. All physicians are board certified in their specialty area(s) and all research staff trained in clinical research regulations, including GCP and HIPAA.

William B. Smith

William Smith, M.D.

Jerry Punch

Jerry Punch, M.D.

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