On Oct. 5, 2020, the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center announced the opening of the COVID-19 Clinical Research Center (CCRC). Funded by philanthropic donations and public/private partnerships, the CCRC was one of the first stand-alone facilities in the nation designed to test novel interventions to treat and prevent COVID-19.

The facility in the renovated Minor Building on Fred Hutch’s South Lake Union campus in Seattle will provide a collaborative space for scientists and clinicians to partner with study volunteers, health care providers, research institutes, foundations and the biotech/pharmaceutical industry on Phase 1 through 3 clinical trials (observational and interventional) for COVID-19-positive participants and, in the future, participants with other infectious diseases. Other capabilities include blood draws, infusions, injections, physical exams and administration of oral drugs. Pharmacy access will be provided by Fred Hutch’s clinical care partner, the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.

The facility in the renovated Minor Building on Fred Hutch’s South Lake Union campus in Seattle will provide a collaborative space for scientists and clinicians to partner with study volunteers, health care providers, research institutes, foundations and the biotech/pharmaceutical industry on Phase 1 through 3 clinical trials (observational and interventional) for COVID-19-positive participants and, in the future, participants with other infectious diseases. Other capabilities include blood draws, infusions, injections, physical exams and administration of oral drugs. Pharmacy access will be provided by Fred Hutch’s clinical care partner, the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance.