717 Delaware Street

Amidst the academic bustle of the University of Minnesota, 717 Delaware Street stands as a quiet testament to the ever-evolving nature of research. 717 Delaware Street isn’t a grand lecture hall or a towering library. It’s a dedicated research facility, tucked away on the Southeast side of campus. 717 Delaware Street houses the Delaware Clinical Research Unit, or DCRU. This place hums with the quiet energy of discovery. The DCRU serves as an outpatient facility for adults and children participating in a variety of clinical studies. It’s a “space-only” facility. This means researchers bring their own teams to conduct studies within its walls. The building itself dates back to 1968. Today, 717 Delaware Street operates on a distinct schedule. It’s open from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday, for research activities. For those seeking general access to the building, public hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. University-affiliated individuals can access the building with their U Cards during university hours, which are 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays. If you happen to be visiting during these hours, and you have a U Card, you can enter the building. Parking can be a challenge in this busy area of campus. However, the Oak Street Ramp, Washington Avenue Ramp, and University Avenue Ramp offer nearby public parking options. For research participants at 717 Delaware Street, free parking is available adjacent to the building itself. Inside 717 Delaware Street, Room 205 is the heart of the DCRU. This space has been carefully designed to accommodate a range of research needs. From tests of vascular function to cutting-edge neuromodulation studies, the DCRU at 717 Delaware Street contributes to advancements in healthcare and scientific knowledge.