Case Study: University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus sustains research operations during COVID-19 with Advarra's OnCore

The University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus and Novant Health Leverage Advarra Technology to Keep Research Moving During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus faced the sudden shift to remote research during the COVID-19 pandemic while managing a large, fast‑growing portfolio (about 6,000 clinical protocols, 1,800 PIs and $550M in awards). To maintain oversight, compliance and productivity with limited on‑site staff, CU Anschutz turned to Advarra and its OnCore Enterprise Research System to support remote workflows and portfolio visibility.

Advarra’s OnCore provided end‑to‑end CTMS functionality—protocol setup through close‑out—plus EMR integrations, task lists and reporting that let teams measure productivity and manage volume remotely. As a result, CU Anschutz sustained research operations with only a minimal downturn in studies year‑over‑year and standardized regulatory processes by adopting Advarra’s eRegulatory Management System, while positioning the institution for future interoperability and scalable research workflows.

University of Colorado Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus

Alison Lakin

Associate Vice Chancellor