The Clinical Trials Network of Tennessee (CTN2) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has contracted a new clinical trial to test possible therapeutics for COVID-19 in hospitalized patients. This new trial brings the total generated by CTN2 contracts for the university to nearly $7 million.
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Memphis, Tenn. (May 11, 2021) - The Clinical Trials Network of Tennessee (CTN2) at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center has contracted a new clinical trial to test possible therapeutics for COVID-19 in hospitalized patients. This new trial brings the total generated by CTN2 contracts for the university to nearly $7 million.
Since its launch in 2018, CTN2 has brought more than 200 clinical trial opportunities to the university and the citizens of Tennessee. Steven R. Goodman, PhD, vice chancellor for Research at UTHSC, who led the creation of CTN2, lauded the tremendous success of the nonprofit that enables clinical research faculty across all the UTHSC campuses, who are affiliated with hospitals, to effectively respond to opportunities for clinical trials with pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industry partners.