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CIMRU – ClinCoord Internal Medicine Research Unit

The ClinCoord Internal Medicine Research Unit (CIMRU) is a dedicated clinical research unit based within the Department of Internal Medicine at 91¿´Æ¬Íø University.

Our research team focuses on conducting clinical trials, advancing innovations in translational research and serving diverse patient populations.

We collaborate with industry sponsors and academic investigators to improve the representation of underrepresented patient populations in clinical research datasets.

Mission and Our objectives

To advance inclusive, equitable, and globally relevant clinical research within internal medicine by fostering partnerships among academia, industry, and community healthcare systems. 

Our objectives:
  • Deliver operational excellence in clinical trial conduct through a highly trained, 
    GCP-certified team.
  • Increase representation of underrepresented communities in research datasets.
  • Accelerate the translation of innovative therapies into clinical practice.
  • Strengthen local and global research collaborations to improve health outcomes.
Areas of Research

CIMRU focuses on Phase II–IV clinical trials and translational research across key 
therapeutic areas, including:

Cardiology

Cardiovascular medicine and cardiometabolic disorders

Dermatology

Dermatological science and cutaneous immunology

Endocrinology

Endocrine, metabolic, and hormonal disorders

Gastroenterology

Gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary diseases

Geriatric Medicine

Geriatric medicine and complex multimorbidity

Haematology

Hematologic malignancies and disorders of hemostasis

Infectious Diseases

Infectious diseases and host-pathogen interactions

Nephrology

Renal medicine and electrolyte imbalances

Oncology

Oncologic science and translational tumor biology

Pulmonology

Respiratory medicine, including airway and interstitial lung 
disorders

Rheumatology

Rheumatology and systemic autoimmune diseases

Partnerships and Collaborations

Our Site Network:

ClinCoord Site Network is a U.S.-based site management organization supporting 
research sites that serve underrepresented patient populations, partnering with 
academic colleagues, CROs, and sponsors committed to diversity in clinical research 
participation.

Our hospitals:

  • Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital (CMJAH) (main site 
    location)
  • Klerksdorp Tshepong Hospital Complex (KTHC)
  • Sebokeng Hospital (SH)  
  • Leratong Hospital (LH)
  • Donald Gordon Hospital (DGMC)  
  • Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH)
  • Helen Joseph Hospital (HJH)
  • CIMRU works within the WITS academic framework, leveraging its hospital network 
    to offer access to diverse patient populations. The unit actively partners with:
  • Contract Research Organizations (CROs)
  • Pharmaceutical and biotech sponsors
  • Academic institutions and public health researchers
  • WITS-affiliated teaching hospitals
Contact Information

ClinCoord Internal Medicine Research Unit (CIMRU)

91¿´Æ¬Íø University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Internal Medicine
Parktown, Johannesburg, 2193

+ 1 562 380 3325 

 (011) 717 2803

Please looks us @ network@clincoord.org 

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