The Orthopaedic Trauma Institute Clinical Research Center
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFGH)

The Clinical Research Center (CRC), led by Saam Morshed, MD, MPH, PhD, is dedicated to designing and implementing clinical studies to answer the most important questions in the care of patients with musculoskeletal injuries. In collaboration with industry and other major trauma medical centers, the CRC develops innovative clinical trials to evaluate the latest technologies and innovative treatment approaches in orthopaedic trauma. In particular, we are interested in the treatment and management of lower extremity fractures, surgical site infections, and lower limb amputations.

Our professionally trained clinical research team includes specialists in clinical research methodology, grant administration, data management, and quality control that are dedicated to conducting safe and impactful clinical research. The CRC also provides training in clinical research for post-doctoral fellows, graduate students, orthopaedic residents, medical and undergraduate students.