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
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AMR Clinical Knoxville-UT Facility Features
Founded: 1991 | Phase I, II, III, and IV trials
Phase I (60-bed in-patient PK unit) inside
University of Tennessee Medical Center
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.
Clinical and Laboratory Equipment
- -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
Diagnostic and Monitoring Equipment
- 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
Safety and Emergency Equipment
- Crash cart
- Defibrillator
- Emergency eye wash station(s)
- Hospital code team
- Oxygen
Participant Comfort and Accessibility
- 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.
Suzann Cloninger
Site Manager
Investigators
William Smith, M.D.
Jerry Punch, M.D.
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Refer a Friend
Earn extra cash* by recommending a friend to us and receive up to $100 for each friend you refer!
The thousands of participants who have volunteered for clinical research studies with us have played an important role in the advancement of medicine. Thank you for partnering with us as we work together to improve the quality of life in our community. AMR Clinical is always in need of additional study participants and we are grateful when a friend or family member is recommended to us. As a thank you for helping us, we are offering up to $100 for each eligible friend you refer to us.
*Some restrictions apply. Not all studies are eligible for the Refer-a-Friend program. Ask an AMR Clinical representative for details.
