The Clinical Genetic Research Facility (CGRF) offers clinical investigators a convenient, modern research-dedicated facility for outpatient studies involving genetics. Our outpatient exam rooms and phlebotomy rooms are fully equipped, and an experienced medical assistant is available to facilitate the visits.

Since the CGRF’s primary mission is to support and promote genetic clinical research, the facility’s investigators performing genetic studies supported by non-commercial sponsors are given priority. The CGRF also considers genetic studies sponsored by industry, as well as studies without a genetic component, on a space-available basis.

Director: James Gusella, Ph. D.
Phone: (617) 726-5094
Fax: (617) 726-5735
Email: gusella@helix.mgh.harvard.edu

Manager: Penelope Roberts, M.S.
Phone: (617) 726-5094
Fax: (617) 726-5735
Email: proberts2@partners.org

Medical Assistant: Guerline St. Vil
Phone: (617) 643-3132
Fax: (617) 726-1566
Email: gstvil@partners.org

Location of Core:

The facility is located in the Simches Research Center at 185 Cambridge Street, Suite 2000, Boston

Major Equipment:

Exam tables, sphygmomanometer, ophthalmoscope, otoscope, scale, centrifuges (room temperature and refrigerated), 4°C refrigerator, -20°C freezer, and ice machine.

• Exam, interview/observation, and phlebotomy rooms
• Sample processing laboratory
• Short-term freezer storage
• Large waiting area and reception desk
• Medical assistant to take vital signs, perform phlebotomy and blood processing
• Genetic counseling
• Consultation and assistance on genetic consent form

To access the core, please contact Penelope Roberts at (617) 643-3133 or by email at proberts2@partners.org.

http://www.mgh.harvard.edu/chgr/facilities_clinical_genetic_research_facility.htm