Dr. Larry Sinoway, professor of medicine in the College of Medicine, heads the entire General Clinical Research Center. Currently, research is under way at Penn State's General Clinical Research Center in screening of prediabetics, ozone's effect on the respiratory tract, temperature regulation in the elderly and nutrition. The work is carried out by researchers from across the University, as well as by researchers in the State College area. Faculty members conducting human clinical research, especially those funded by NIH grants, may use the laboratories and overnight facilities of the Elmore wing. All researchers must meet the University's human subjects requirements, and research protocols must be approved.
Cytokines are natural cellular substances, which signal cells to perform specific functions.
Construction of the Elmore wing was made possible by a gift from Robert L. and Geraldine Elmore. Mr. Elmore is a 1941 graduate of Penn State with a degree in metallurgy. He heads Hardrives Co. of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., a road and engineering contracting firm. He was named a distinguished alumnus in 1981. Deeply committed to education, science and the support of research to improve human life, the Elmores have long supported many areas at Penn State.