Nevada Alliance Against Diabetes is a non-profit organization dedicated to the control of the epidemic of diabetes and its related conditions among the minority communities of Southern Nevada. As part of our Mission, we conduct clinical trials in diabetes and other health related conditions (Cardio vascular, metabolic disorders, neurological deficit, obesity, medical devices and biologics). These trials are conducted within the private-practice of our medical director, Dr. Rubin H. Saavedra. This organization has been conducting clinical trials at these premises since September 2004. However, the staff has combined 35 + years of clinical trial experience.
In conjunction with the Clark County Department of Health, the organization conducts educational seminars on diabetes, support groups, diabetes awareness health fairs and many other community activities. Consequently, we have a very large database of prospective trial subjects. The site always exceeds sponsor's enrollment projections for their respective trials.
The staff at Nevada Alliance Against Diabetes has conducted clinical trials in all phases except phase 1.
We have worked with CROs and pharmaceutical companies such as:
| Anaclim | METABOLEX Inc |
| Astra Zeneca | Novartis |
| Biospherix | Novo Nordisk |
| Bristol-Myers Squib | Omni Care |
| Eli Lilly and Co. | Osiris Pharmaceuticals |
| Forest Research Institute | PAREXEL |
| Glaxo Smith Kline | Pfizer |
| i3 Research | Pharm-Olam International |
| ICON | Phenomix Corporation |
| Incyte Corporation | Quintiles |
| Ingenix Pharmaceuticals | Roche |
| KGK Synergize | Spherix |
| Meda Pharmaceuticals | Takeda |
| MEDPACE | Transition Therapuetics |
| Merck | United BioSource Corporation |
Dr. Rubin H Saavedra is board Certified in Family Practice and Infectious Disease. Dr. Saavedra, and most of the research staff are native Spanish speakers and fluent in English. Therefore, the site is able to serve a diverse ethnic population. Dr. Donielle Freedman is board Certified in Internal Medicine. Dr Lee F. Winkler is board certified in Surgery.
Olga Lumsden, CCRC has 10+ years of experience in Clinical trials and diabetes education
Jasmine Davis, CCRC has 8+ years experience in clinical trials. She attended the University of California - San Diego specializing in Clinical Research.
Maria Lourdes Guzman, CRC has 3+ years experience in clinical trials. She graduated from medical school in her native country, Mexico.
Type 2 Diabetes affects Hispanics at a much earlier age than non Hispanics. Therefore, our patient population ranges between 18 through 65 years of age and is about evenly distributed between both genders. Infectious Diseases patients served by organization are approximately 75% minority.
Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Endocrinology
Immunology/Infectious Diseases
The site is located in Las Vegas; this is a 4,400 square foot facility, with dedicated lab, personnel and all necessary equipment for clinical trials on site.
Many of the patients and research subjects live within walking distance from the site.
Olga Lumsden, CCRC
Director
Nevada Alliance Against Diabetes
1440 North Eastern Avenue
Las Vegas, NV 89101
USA
702-876-4967 (main)
702-876-8376 (main)
702-564-0700 (fax)
olumsden@naadiabetes.org