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The Epidemiology Clinical Research Center (ECRC) is located on Washington Avenue South between 11th and 12th Avenues, within a few blocks of the Division of Epidemiology’s home base in the West Bank Office Building (WBOB).

The Epidemiology Clinical Research Center provides valuable research results to the University of Minnesota and the world.

The ECRC opened its doors to participants in 2000. It is now home to many studies with nearly 1,000 visits a month, conducting groundbreaking research in disease areas including osteoporosis, diabetes, obesity, estrogen, exercise, cardiovascular genetics and cardiovascular disease prevention.

In addition to the many participant examination and interview rooms, ECRC space is utilized to perform a number of measurements which include electrocardiogram’s, blood pressure, cognitive testing, carotid ultrasounds, echocardiograms, bone densitometry, uterine monitoring procedures, treadmill testing, and diet and exercise intervention evaluation.

The ECRC has a single laboratory where blood samples are collected, processed and packaged for future testing or sent out to more specialized laboratories.

Some studies in the ECRC have been following participants for as long as 20 years. The friendly staff, their dedication to research and good clinical practices, and the exceptional treatment of research volunteers are the keys to the success of the ECRC and the studies housed here.

Contact Information

Division of Epidemiology & Community Health
Clinical Research Center
1100 Washington Ave. South
Suite 201
Minneapolis, MN 55415

ECRC Fax:
(612) 626-9505

Directions to ECRC (MN Technology Center)

From South and West Metro:
  - Take Exit 17C : 3rd St./U of M West Bank route (Middle lane)
  - At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Washington Ave. S.
  - Continue two blocks to 11th Ave. S., turn right
  - Turn right into the parking lot

From the North Metro:
  - Take the Highway 280 detour bypassing the 35W bridge over the Mississippi River
  - Take 94 West toward downtown Minneapolis.
  - Take Exit 234 B: 5th St. Exit, stay to the right
  - Turn right onto 11th Ave. S.
  - Follow 11th Ave. S. and cross Washington Ave. S.
  - Turn right into the parking lot

From the North Metro - Alternate Route:
  - Take 35 W South toward downtown Minneapolis
  - Take Exit 18: 4th St. S/University Ave.
  - At the top of the ramp, turn right onto 4th St. S.
  - Move over to the left lane and turn left onto Central Ave.
  - Follow Central Ave. across the river towards downtown
  - Turn left onto Washington Ave S.
  - Turn left onto 11th Ave. S.
  - Turn right into the parking lot

From the NorthWest Metro:
  - Go through the Lowry Tunnel and follow 35 W North
  - Take Exit 17C : 3rd St./U of M West Bank, route (Middle lane)
  - At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Washington Ave. S.
  - Continue two blocks to 11th Ave. S., turn right
  - Turn right into the parking lot

From the East Metro Area:
  - Take 94 West toward downtown Mpls.
  - Take Exit 234 B: 5th St. Exit, stay to the right
  - Turn right onto 11th Ave. S.
  - Follow 11th Ave. S. and cross Washington Ave. S.
  - Turn right into the parking lot

Parking:

Park in Visitor's Parking. Proceed to the 2nd floor, Suite 201. Inform the receptionist that you have an appointment. (If the door to Suite 201 is locked, ring the bell for assistance.)

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