Office of Clinical Research | Opelika & Auburn, Alabama (AL), East Alabama Health

Thank you for your interest in East Alabama Health’s Office of Clinical Research. Our organization is dedicated to providing researchers the opportunity to improve patient care and outcomes within our community, our state, and on a national scale. We have a committed team of healthcare professionals here to work in collaboration on research with the goal of transforming healthcare for our patients and beyond. Our facilities provide researchers an ideal environment for clinical research trials across various medical specialties, and patients a safe environment in which they receive the best care available.

Who is East Alabama Health?

East Alabama Health encompasses East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, EAMC-Lanier in Valley, the Spencer Cancer Center in Opelika, the Auburn Medical Pavilion and a host of other key medical clinic and practices that help provide a continuum of care to patients throughout an 11-county area.

EAMC is a 314-bed regional referral hospital offering a variety of services as well as being home to a level III NICU. EAMC-Lanier provides inpatient services as well as a nursing home, an acute rehab unit and an ambulatory surgery center. 

The Auburn Medical Pavilion houses the East Alabama Medical Center Freestanding Emergency Department, outpatient lab and radiology services, an ambulatory surgery center and a specialized Breast Health Center. 

East Alabama Health also offers pharmaceutical services to patients through East Alabama Apothecary, a full-service, compounding pharmacy with four locations including a specialty pharmacy which fills complex drug prescriptions for patients in need of specialized medication. 

We are made up of a team of talented medical professionals with an assortment of talent and certifications.

Areas with Clinical Research Opportunities

East Alabama Health provides opportunities for clinical research in various areas of medicine, ensuring a diverse range of studies to advance healthcare and benefit patients. Whether it’s groundbreaking research in cancer treatment, innovative approaches to managing chronic conditions or exploring new frontiers in preventive medicine, our medical facilities offer a dynamic platform for clinical research across a multitude of healthcare domains.

Some of the our services with potential for clinical research trials include:

• Cancer Care
• Pharmacy
• Orthopaedics
• Maternal Services

• Cardiovascular Care
• Surgery
• Preventive Medicine
• Neurology

If you are interested in learning more about areas with potential for clinical research trials, call 334-528-1748.

Benefits of Clinical Research

Clinical research is crucial to helping find new ways to protect our community and broaden the horizons of medicine. Patients who participate in clinical trials have the opportunity to be on the cutting-edge of groundbreaking research and experimental treatments that could potentially help with their condition. 

Clinical research helps advance medicine by bringing new treatments and techniques to light, and allows our organization to ensure we are continuously finding new ways to uphold our mission of providing high-quality, compassionate health care. 

East Alabama Health prioritizes patient safety and comfort, providing a secure and compassionate setting for individuals participating in clinical research. We also strive to create a unique environment where clinical researchers can thrive in their pursuit of medical advancements at each of our facilities.

Stefanie Ledbetter serves as Director East Alabama Health’s Office of Clinical Research and Quality at East Alabama Health. Stefanie has been with the organization for more than 25 years serving in quality management and research capacities. She has also served as an adjunct professor for Auburn University’s Health Administration Program. 

To contact Stefanie about potential clinical research trials, please call 334-528-1748 or email [email protected].