Research Unit

Clinical and Community

Our Purpose

Our unit aims to reduce the impact of infectious diseases that are important to public health by conducting clinical and community research, providing comprehensive patient care, training health personnel, researchers, and community agents, and participating in the development of national and international guidelines.

Action Lines

MEDICAL CARE

We provide and promise complete, prompt medical care to patients and/or research volunteers with infectious diseases that are of public health concern. We have a higher level of expertise in leishmaniasis and syphilis. This service is available at our Cali and Tumaco locations.

 

  • IPS CALI
    St. 18 # 122-135 Icesi University – Pance
    Cali, Valle del Cauca

  • IPS TUMACO
    Sucre St., in front of Bank of Bogotá
    office. San Andrés de Tumaco, Nariño

 

CLINICAL LABORATORY

Our diagnostic laboratory is focused on developing and evaluating methods for diagnosing diseases of public health interest in Colombia using molecular and microbiological techniques. We provide diagnostic services and support the validation of diagnostic tests for leishmaniasis and SARS-CoV-2. Our work adheres to Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards.

 

Available tests:
  • Leishmaniasis diagnosis
  • SARS-CoV-2 diagnosis
  • Tuberculosis diagnosis and susceptibility testing
  • Dengue diagnosis
PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICE

We guarantee the proper handling and use of pharmaceutical services at our facilities. We also offer advice and education to patients and the community on the proper use of medications. Additionally, we periodically evaluate possible adverse events with medical staff.


Our services comply with all requirements for handling medications for patient care and research processes.

HUMAN RESEARCH

We generate new knowledge based on health needs through the design and execution of clinical and community research on infectious diseases of public health interest. Our research complies with Good Clinical Practice and Good Health Research Practice guidelines, as well as national and international ethical standards. Our high-tech laboratories support and assist in various research processes, ensuring quality and rigor.

Our research is endorsed by the Institutional Committee on Ethics in Human Research (CIEIH).

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

We contribute to the training of health researchers, health professionals, technicians, and community leaders regarding infectious diseases of public health interest.

 

Currently, we offer the Clinical Research Fellow Program, which is designed to strengthen the careers of physicians interested in research. The program lasts two years. Upon completion, fellows will be able to conduct comprehensive clinical research based on ethical principles and scientific integrity, including the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of results.

 

For more information about the program, please email us at formacion@cideim.org.co

COLLABORATIONS

  • The University of Texas
  • University of Connecticut – UCONN Health
  • The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • Yale University
  • University of Maryland

Contact us

Alexandra Cossio

Co-leader Clinical and Community Research Unit
acossio@cideim.org.co

Álvaro Martínez

Co-leader Clinical and Community Research Unit
ajmartinez@cideim.org.co

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