MD Clinical Research (MDCR) is a physician-driven research company devoted exclusively to investigational drug research. All clinical trials are integrated and centralized at our dedicated site facility and headquarters located at 3193 Howell Mill Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30327. Our network includes Satellite clinical research facilities located throughout Georgia and are staffed with trained clinical research professionals who are knowledgeable of Code of Federal Regulations, ICH guidelines, HIPAA regulations, Good Clinical Practices.
MDCR focuses on enhancing site performance, conducting phase II-IV clinical trials with emphasis on patient recruitment, accelerating our clients' drug development timeline, acceleration of study placement and completion of clinical trials, while ensuring the quality of our services.
Mission Statement
MDCR's mission is to establish a national center of excellence in clinical research by providing a superior level of patient care and education through clinical research trials. We strive to educate patients on all aspects of their medical conditions and provide them with the opportunity of access to new medications, which may significantly improve their quality of life.
Commitment to quality
- Our commitment to quality is ensured through our Department of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance. This goal is met through oversight of operations of the clinical trial process at all sites including training investigators and site staff in GCP guidelines and assuring each site meets FDA/GCP guidelines. We are able to reduce monitoring time, minimize data queries, and monitor the quality of study conduction by being responsive to the needs of sites and sponsors.
- We screen our database and present to the customer only the most highly qualified and experienced sites based on the Sponsor's specific criteria.
- We utilize Central IRB's for outpatient studies and local IRB's for inpatient studies.
- Each study is assigned a Project Manager who serves as a central contact for all sites to ensure efficient communication and that barriers to a successful outcome are minimized.
Our network of qualified investigators and the motivation of our study coordinators give us the ability to accurately and effectively complete our clinical studies. We hold our ethical standards and study completion foremost, as we strive to complete our studies in a timely and productive manner.
MDCR has experienced investigators who are board certified in the following therapeutic areas:
- Allergy and Immunology
- Anesthesiology
- Cardiology
- Dermatology
- Family Practice
- Gastroenterology
- Infectious Disease
- Internal Medicine
- Neurology
- Pulmonary Disease
- Urology
MDCR's staff includes an experienced PharmD, Certified Clinical Research Coordinators and Assistants who committed to the highest professional standards of data quality, patient care, client service, medical responsiveness and experience with both Sponsor and FDA audits.
Education Programs/Certifications
- Comprehensive new-hire training, mentoring and continuing education programs
- Operating Guidelines updated annually
- FAA certified staff for the shipment of hazardous materials
- Total medical compliance training every year
Serving metropolitan Atlanta in a widespread demographic arrangement, MDCR utilizes a variety of cost effective recruitment methods through it's access to a large, ethnically diverse population exceeding 4.5 million. This allows us to reach a diverse patient database including Caucasians, African Americans, Asian and Hispanics.
- Close to 3 major universities (Emory, GA Tech, GA State), and 3 military bases.
- All MDCR locations utilize Study Manager (TM) to manage clinical trial data.
Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Gastroenterology
Hematology
Immunology/Infectious Diseases
Musculoskeletal
Nephrology/Urology
Neurology
Oncology
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Psychiatry/Psychology
Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases
Our dedicated research facility is located in one of the ten most populated metropolitan areas in the United States and has access to the region's 4.5 million plus residents. This 4,000 square foot dedicated research facility has fully equipped examination rooms, fully functional laboratory facility and emergency equipment. It also houses our centralized operations for administrative, contractual, and budgetary issues, which facilitate swift site identification, qualification, selection and start up across multiple sites. Conveniently located in North Atlanta, it is easily reached by car and public transportation (MARTA) and is 18 miles from Hartsfield International Airport, 3 universities and institutions including the Emory University Hospital, Crawford Long Hospital, Grady Memorial Hospital, the Atlanta Veterans Administration Medical Center, and the CDC.
Our Satellite Sites are located with proximity to public transportation and interstate access and provide ample space for monitoring visits.
MD Clinical Research (MDCR)
3193 Howell Mill Road
Suite 323
Atlanta, GA 30327
USA
404-355-5990
404-355-5916 (fax)
info@mdclinicalresearch.com