The Clinical and Translational Sciences Research Center (CATS) at the University of Arizona exists to support investigative clinical research. The entire facility is devoted 100% to medical research and is located on the 3rd floor of the University Arizona Health Sciences building. Its central location allows convenient access to hospital resources, including clinical laboratories, radiology, and other clinical departments.
Please explore our website to familiarize yourself with our services and our goal of providing a safe and clinically superior environment for research that supports the needs of our study participants, investigators and sponsors.
Mission Statement:
We deliver consistent, quality work with which we have been entrusted on behalf of our community.
We welcome all and are ready to support research through teamwork and guidance.
Core Values
Integrity
We share respect for ourselves and others, holding each other to high standards of professionalism by doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
Positive Attitude
We come to work focused, ready to help each other and to overcome challenges, expected or unexpected.
Reliability
We deliver consistent, quality work with which we have been entrusted on behalf of our community.
Knowledge
We bring experience and expertise, seeking to advance health and science through safe conduct of studies, accurate data collection, and problem solving.
Community
We welcome all, ready to support research through teamwork and guidance.