With over 9 years experience in research, our site has an excellent track record for meeting enrollment deadlines, providing reliable subjects and quality data. We take pride in completion of our CRF's, ensuring accurate and clean data all in a timely manner.

We have experience in the following therapeutic areas: Psoriasis, (biological and topical), Acne, Rosacea, Onychomycosis, Gential Herpes, Stasis Dermatitis, Venous Ulcers, Polymorphic light eruption, Tinea Pedis, Eczema, BCC, Warts, Atopic Dermatitis (Adult and Pediatric), Ichthyosis Vulgaris, Atinic Keratosis, Contact Dermatitis, Pharmaceutical dosage form design, Sunscreens, Diabetic ulcer (lower extremities) and Psoriatic Arthritis.

In addition to the above our clinic specializes in: Cosmetic, Medical and Surgical Dermatology. Facial Rejuvenation, Botox Injections, Soft Tissue Augmentation, Chemical Peels, Dermabrasion, Microdermabrasion, Photosensitivity testing, Leg Vein Sclerotherapy, Facial Spider veins, Mohs Surgery, Hair Loss, Hair Transplant, Laser Treatments, Skin Cancer Treatment and Reconstruction, Skin Biopsies, Nail Surgery, Facial Plastic Surgery, and Facial Cosmetics.

Sponsors/CRO we have worked with: Galderma International, Atrix, Teva, Watson Labs, Altana, 3M, Fujisawa Healthcare, SFBC, Dow, RTL ., Genentech, Micrologix, Dermik, PRA International, Aventis, QLT USA Inc., CollaGenex , Symbio, Barrier Therapeutics, CuTech, Pharmalink FHI, Clinsys, ALZA (J & J), Hill Dermaceuticals, Incyte, and Amgen.

Harry Sharata, M.D. PhD
Medical Director
Dr. Sharata has been conducting pharmaceuticals research since 1977. While there he developed a keen interest in pharmaceutics research and specialized in the area of solid dosage forms and percutaneous absorption. In 1982, he moved to Madison, Wisconsin to earn an MD as a PhD in Pharmaceutics. His research focused on drug delivery through the skin and treatment of dermatological conditions. He developed novel techniques for in situ characterization of drug transport through the stratum corneum. Clinical training followed at George Washington University Hospital and at the Detroit Medical Center where he was a resident and Chief Resident in Dermatology. In 1994, Dr. Sharata returned to Madison, Wisconsin where he held dual appointments in the Department of Dermatology at the University of Wisconsin and was Chief of Dermatology Services at the Madison VA Hospital. He continued with research in the basics sciences as well as in clinical arena leading to the formation of Madison Skin and Research, Inc. in 1997.

Mary Sharata, RPh, CCRC
Mary Sharata is a registered pharmacist in the state of Wisconsin and Michigan. She has extensive experience in community and hospital pharmacy. Mary has over 9 years experience as the Director of Operations managing studies for Madison Skin & Research, Inc. Her primary responsibilities are: study start-up, Regulatory documents, and Budgets, but also does some study coordinating. Mary was ACRP certified in 2001.

Lori Moe, LPN, CCRC
Lori has 20 years experience as a Clinical Research Coordinator and has been ACRP certified for 17 years. She joined Madison Skin & Research in November of 2001. Her dermatology clinical study experience includes rosacea, acne, psoriasis, stasis dermatitis, atopic, and seborrheic dermatitis, leg ulcers, tinea pedis, ichthyosis vulgaris, HSV, warts and basal cell carcinoma. She also has experience with cardiology, musculoskeletal, urinary, and pediatric studies. She conducts Phase I'IV studies and has authored and helps modify study protocols.

The community's positive view towards clinical research allows us to recruit study subjects by direct advertising, physician referrals and direct referrals from Dr. Sharata's clinical practice, Advanced Dermatology, Inc. The patient population consists of Caucasians, Hispanics, African-Americans, and Asians. We have experience with Pediatrics to Geriatrics. With 3 facilities available we are able to recruit subjects from both suburban and rural sites. We have also maintained several databases for those subjects interested in future studies.

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