Guidry News, Oct. 21, 2008 The General Clinical Research Center resumed operations on Oct. 13 when it had five outpatient visits. "More than 100 clinical investigators use the outpatient and inpatient facilities of the GCRC to conduct their patient-oriented research," said Dr. Don W. Powell, GCRC director and associate dean of research. The center accommodates more than 3,000 outpatient visits and 2,000 inpatient days each year.