RESEARCH CONTACTS

The purpose of this website is to be a convenient, friendly resource to assist the novice or experienced investigator in navigating through the development, implementation and presentation of a research project. Phone numbers, web links, poster templates, institutional review board information...it’s all here! We update this site on a regular basis, so if you have suggestions, let us know.

GRMERC Research Department
Staff provide assistance with idea/protocol development, research design, data analysis and abstracts/poster/powerpoint/manuscript review and editing.

Address: 1000 Monroe, NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-732-6223
Email: research@grmerc.net
Website: www.grmerc.net/research.html

INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARDS (IRB)

Spectrum Health Research Department
Provides assistance to researchers regarding preparation and submission of documents through the Spectrum Health IRB. Forms and additional information can be obtained from their website.

Address: 100 Michigan NE, MC 038, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-391-3050
Email: irb@spectrum-health.org
Website: http://www/spectrum-health.org/irb

Saint Mary’s Health Care Research and Innovation Department
Provides assistance to researchers regarding preparation and submission of documents through the Saint Mary’s Health Care IRB.

Address: 300 Lafayette SE, Ste. 3400, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-752-6198
Email: johnstom@trinity-health.org

Mary Free Bed

Address: 235 Wealthy SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-242-0429
Website: www.maryfreebed.com

ANIMAL CARE AND USE COMMITTEES

Contact the GRMERC Research Department for more information about research opportunities using animal models.

Van Andel Research Institute (VARI)

Address: 333 Bostwick Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Website: http://www.vai.org/research.aspx

West Michigan Regional Laboratory (WMRL)

Address: Calvin College, 1726 Knollcrest Circle SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49546
Website: http://www.calvin.edu/admin/wmrl/