Study Nursing

Our study nurses support investigators by conducting trials in accordance with ICH-GCP at the investigative site. The study nurse is the key liaison between the patient, investigator, and the clinical research organization (CRO). Other important functions include organizing and coordinating qualification- and initiation- visits as well as organizing regular monitoring-visits.

A study nurse's duties and responsibilities include:

  • Providing intensive patient care
  • Scheduling and conducting patient visits
  • Submitting applications and reports to authorities
  • Handling study drug and laboratory samples
  • Conducting trials according to protocols
  • Managing source and other documentation
  • Communicating and interacting with the investigator and monitor

The IFS supports clinical trial offices in the following departments:

  • Cardiology and Pneumology
  • Hematology and Oncology
  • Gynecology and Obstetrics
  • Neurology
  • Dermatology, Venereology and Allergology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Neurosurgery

To learn more about Study Nursing at the IFS, please contact:

Melanie Querfurt – Head of Study Nursing
Phone: ++49 (0) 551 - 39 - 5669
Fax: ++49 (0) 551 - 39 - 6196
E-Mail: querfurt.ifs@med.uni-goettingen.de