The General Clinical Research Center at Penn State

The General Clinical Research Center at Penn State Our primary mission is to provide research infrastructure for investigators who conduct research with human subjects. Investigations carried out can include studies of normal and abnormal human function and studies of cause, prevention, progression, and cure of diseases.

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The GCRC at University Park is located at 112 Elmore Research Wing/Noll Lab

The GCRC at University Park, together with its partner GCRC at the Hershey Medical Center, are part of a national network of similar centers funded by the National Institute of Health through the National Center for Research Resources. We are administered through and additionally supported by the College of Health and Human Development, but are a resource for all of Penn State.