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The GCRU is CLOSED for all BU observed holidays and intersession days. Nursing services will not be available from Wednesday, 12/22/21, until the GCRU reopens on Monday, 1/3/22, but if you need any accommodations please reach out to Ridiane Denis at ridianed@bu.edu . BU's current Schedule of Holidays & Intersession Days for September 2021 through August 2022 can be found here.
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Meet the Laboratory Staff |
Laboratory: Della Carter, Lea Bele, and Rosalen Gonzalez |
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Della Carter, MS, PBT(ASCP)CM, GCRU Laboratory Manager
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In 2007, having extensive laboratory and phlebotomy experience, Della started working at the GCRU as a CMA, was soon promoted to lab coordinator, and finally to laboratory manager, the position she has held for fourteen years. She is a board-certified phlebotomy technician with 30+ years’ experience specializing in pediatric phlebotomy. In May 2016, Della obtained her MS.
Della says, “I love working in the GCRU because I truly enjoy processing research lab samples, interacting with a diverse group of research study personnel, participants, and protocols, which keeps the work challenging and exciting.”
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Rosalen Gonzalez, PBT(ASCP)CM, GCRU Clinical Practice Assistant
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In May 2021, Rosalen was hired as a CPA. She has experience in phlebotomy, as a lab technician, and in point of care testing. Rosalen previously worked for Quest Laboratory and at BMC’s Upham’s Corner Community Health Center. She is a board-certified phlebotomy technician with 8+ years’ experience specializing in pediatric phlebotomy.
Rosalen says, “I love the fact that every day is not the same and being part of research discoveries are extremely exciting to me. I enjoy working in GCRU lab, and I love interacting with the diverse group of research staff and participants.”
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Lea Bele, BS, MS Sr. Laboratory Assistant |
Prior to the GCRU, Lea spent 10 years working in software development and coding industries with her background in Physics, Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, respectively, from the University of Montreal (Canada) and Harvard University Extension School. In May 2016, she was hired as a lab assistant at the GCRU.
Lea says, “I love working in GCRU. Every day I see people thrive in their respective assignments and put their talents to advance knowledge and discovery of diseases. It makes me feel good about what I do.”
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The GCRU Supports the Accelerating COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions
and Vaccines (ACTIV) and the Pfizer Vaccine Trials
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ACTIV-1
Dr. Benjamin Linas & Dr. Jai Marathe
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21 participants enrolled. |
ACTIV-2
Dr. Michael Paasche-Orlow & Dr. Julien Dedier
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11 participants enrolled. |
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ACTIV-4A
Dr. Naomi Hamburg
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6 participants enrolled. (Pending IRB approval for a new arm.)
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ACTIV-4C
Dr. Naomi Hamburg
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ACTIV-5
Dr. Melinda Tonelli &
Dr. Nabila Azad
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Click here to learn more about Accelerating
COVID-19 Therapeutic Interventions and Vaccines (ACTIV).
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Pfizer Phase-1
Dr. Elizabeth Barnett
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11 children enrolled, ages 5 to 11 y/o |
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Pfizer Phase-2/3
Dr. Elizabeth Barnett
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53 children enrolled, ages 2 to 11 y/o |
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Pfizer Phase-3
Dr. Elizabeth Barnett
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30 adults were given a COVID vaccine booster.
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Meet the Clinical Practice Assistants |
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Susan Diaz
Prior to the GCRU, I worked for three years as a medical assistant in the Infectious Diseases department at Boston Medical Center. My job at the GCRU is to provide support to our nurses and the study coordinators by carrying out assigned services at participant study visits including performing EKGs, taking vital signs, phlebotomy, and more. "I like being exposed to the complexities of research studies. I’m learning a lot and enjoy being challenged to further develop the skills that require attention to detail and demand precision.”
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I worked as a seasoned research technician for several years in the biomedical research field. Volunteering at MEEI motivated me to pursue a career in healthcare. I first became a certified phlebotomy technician and then a licensed EMT-B; I also earned my masters in human physiology in May 2021. I currently work as a CPA at the GCRU, where I provide medical assistance to the nursing staff, i.e. taking vital signs, performing blood draws and EKGs, and assist with lab processing for both the GCRU and Dr. Ruiz-Opazo’s laboratory. "I like working here because I utilize all of my skills that I’ve acquired from my training and past job experiences, and I enjoy interacting with the patients at the GCRU."
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The Funding Acknowledgement |
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The Funding Acknowledgement guides recipients of BU CTSI services, resources, or funding for projects or research through the grant citation process. All recipients are required to cite our grant number in associated presentations and journal publications.
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Boston University Clinical Translational Science Institute:
General Clinical Research Unit
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