Advanced Liver Therapies (ALT) at the St. Luke?s Episcopal Hospital is a clinical research center for liver diseases affiliated with the Baylor College of Medicine. The mission of our accomplished research team is to conduct clinical studies designed to advance the science and practice of hepatology and liver transplantation. We endorse and practice the highest standards of ethical research, while providing opportunities for all patients to participate in clinical trials.

ALT Attributes and Affiliations

Academic affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine

Electronic IRB system covering all Baylor College of Medicine faculty and hospitals for multi-center trial capacity

Staff with over 75 years of research experience

Highly satisfied patients and referring physicians

Enrollment targets met or exceeded

Record of rapid enrollment

Praise for exemplary conduct of studies

Partnership with the St. Luke?s Texas Liver Coalition

Educational outreach and screening events throughout Texas

20 + active patient support groups.

Provides 40% of our research patients

Member of Southern California Liver Research Consortium

Dedicated Resources

Full-Time Research Personnel:

Academic Hepatologist Director

Research Manager

Two Research Nurse Coordinators

Research Coordinator Assistant

Administrator devoted to contracts, budgets, marketing and regulatory issues

Computerized offices and appropriate storage for medications and charts.

Six outpatient clinic rooms

Laboratory for preparation of bio-hazardous specimens

Phase 1 capacities

Outpatient facilities

Inpatient, 4 bed facility with capacity for longer stays

Nursing staff with Magnet Status for exceptional care

Advanced Liver Therapies
6620 Main Street, Suite 1505  Houston, TX 77030
P 832-355-8966  F 832-355-8965
http://www.sleh.com/
alt@sleh.com