Clinical Trial Support Unit
Welcome to the CTSU!
"We bid you a warm welcome to the Clinical Trial Support Unit of the University of Saskatchewan's College of Medicine!
The Clinical Trial Support Unit (CTSU) is a centralized clinical research resource that standardizes clinical and administrative procedures for the conduct of human research. The CTSU is a joint initiative of the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Health Authority, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency, and the Saskatchewan Centre for Patient-Oriented Research and provides investigators at the three member institutions with the resources and knowledge needed to conduct clinical research. It does so in a manner that follows good clinical practice guidelines and withstands legal scrutiny.
We hope you can find all of the information and resources you seek on our pages. If not, please contact us and we will guide you."
Meet Our Team
Dr. Marek Radomski
Vice-Dean of Research
(On Sabbatical until July 1st, 2024)
ovdr.vicedeanresearch@usask.ca
Dr. Radomski MD, PhD, DSc, MPAL, FCAHS was appointed as Vice-Dean Research in 2016 to lead the Office of Vice Dean Research (OVDR) and is currently serving the second term of office. Dr. Radomski is a highly-cited pharmacologist (>29,350 citations by Google Scholar to date) who worked both in academia and the pharmaceutical industry in Poland, UK, Spain, Canada, USA, and Ireland. He mentored many MSc, PhD, and postdoctoral students. He is interested in platelet regulation, cancer, nitric oxide, and MMP biology and pharmacology, as well as in nanomedicine, nanopharmacology, nanotoxicology, and more recently, in SARS-CoV-2 research. In 2020 Dr. Radomski was inducted to the fellowship of Canadian Academy of Health Sciences.
Dr. Haissam Haddad
Clinical Executive Advisor
(306)844-1132
haissam.haddad@usask.ca
An esteemed cardiology researcher with over 250 publications, Dr. Haddad BSc, MD, FRCPC, FACC, FAAC, is a Professor of Cardiology and the Unified Head of Medicine for both the University of Saskatchewan and the Saskatoon Health Region. His position as Clinical Executive Advisor works closely with the leadership team to provide oversight and guidance for CTSU operations. All decisions regarding the CTSU are reviewed and approved by this position.
Megan Truscott
Director of Research
(306)966-6516
megan.truscott@usask.ca
The Director of Research oversees the administration of the Office of the Vice-Dean Research and Clinical Trial Support Unit and is a key member of the Vice-Dean Research leadership team. Megan provides guidance and direction to the fantastic lineup of OVDR and CTSU staff, and sets team and individual priorities. This position works with departments, senior leaders, and other key stakeholders across the College of Medicine and larger University community in order to assist the Vice-Dean Research and the entire portfolio to achieve its strategic goals.
Keleigh Garcea
Project Manager – Clinical Operations
ctsu.operations@usask.ca
The Project Manager – Clinical Operations is a term position that will work closely with the Director to evaluate the current operations, identify areas for improvement and implement new policies and procedures that will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit.
The Project Manager’s expertise lies in orchestrating cross-functional teams, ensuring adherence to timelines and budgets, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Travis Beauchemin
Contract Specialist
ctsu.contracts@usask.ca
The Contract Specialist provides legal advice and services regarding clinical research, including clinical trials, to the University of Saskatchewan and the CTSU’s other institutional members, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA). The Contract Specialist demonstrates a familiarity with evolving industry practices and policies and applies that knowledge to assist the parties in achieving their goals and visions. This position drafts and negotiates of a variety of contracts related to clinical trials.
Chantal Jantzen
Research Financial Analyst
ctsu.accounting@usask.ca
The Research Financial Analyst is key to the achievement of financial operations, including budget development, monthly financial reporting, quarterly forecasting, detailed variance analysis, and year-end reporting. This position acts as the financial liaison for all things research within the College of Medicine. The analyst provides analytical proficiency with regard to the full range of fund types while actively ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Sue Heffernan
Contract Support Specialist
(306)966-6957
ctsu.contracts@usask.ca
Colton Holmes
Research Finance Coordinator
ctsu.invoicing@usask.ca
Kari Boudreau
Research Administrative Coordinator
kari.boudreau@usask.ca
The Research Administrative Coordinator provides detailed research and office administrative support to the Vice-Dean of Research and Clinical Trial Support Unit teams. This encompasses providing administrative support, overseeing office processes, coordinating events, and ensuring the seamless facilitation of key initiatives within the OVDR and CTSU.
Clinical Research Professionals
Clinical Research Coordinators
Clinical Research Nurses
