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The Bionutrition is one of the core services available to investigators using the CTSI Clinical Trials Unit. The CTU Bionurtirion Core provides consultation for the design an implementation of nutritional components of research projects. Several of this core’s functions include, tailored diets prepared to study specifications, dietary analysis, and indirect calorimetry for assessment of metabolic rates. The Bionutrition Core also provides body composition analysis by bioelectrical impedance, DEXA, anthropometric measurements, and exercise testing.
Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) scanner
Hologic Discovery A
Bioelectrical impedance by RJL Systems
Harpendenden Skin fold calipers
Exercise testing equipment
Indirect calorimetry
Cardio O2 and Cardio O2 CP max by Medgraphics
Nutritionist Pro software which allows for food frequency questionnaires and dietary history intake and archiving.
Pronutra and ProNESSy software for design development and weighing of all research diets.
All services provided will be performed as scheduled unless another study has an earlier booking.
Contact us for further information.
LAC + USC Medical Center
1200 N. State St., GNH 6601
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Carmen L. Martinez, MS., R.D.
Bionutrition Core Director
Department: Medicine-General Clinical Research Center
Division: Keck School of Medicine
Health Sciences Campus UNH CTU
Telephone: (323) 442-9592
Fax: (323) 442-9603
Email: cmartine@usc.edu
Carla Flores
Specialized Imaging Tech
Department: Medicine-General Clinical Research Center
Division: Keck School of Medicine
Health Sciences Campus UNH CTU
Telephone: (323) 442-9591
Fax: (323) 442-9603
Email: carlotaf@usc.edu
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