The success of ACRC can be attributed to the strength of the people within the organization.

After 15 years of varied experience in clinical research, Peg Sharp, RN recognized the need for experienced investigative sites. In 1981, Peg started her research career in Boston as a monitor for a Contract Research Organization (CRO). Within that company, Peg rose through the ranks to Clinical Director of the Phase I Unit. After relocating to Colorado, Peg became the director of the Clinical Research Department at a multi-specialty clinic in Boulder. These years of experience culminated, and in 1994, Peg started Alpine Clinical Research Center. Since day one of establishing ACRC, Peg has not only run the company, but has also consistently provided patient care and support for her staff.

Paul Brownstone, MD, is the medical director for ACRC. A graduate of Northwestern University Medical School, Paul has been practicing Clinical Neurology for nearly 30 years. In 1998, he left clinical practice to join ACRC as the full-time medical director. Paul's knowledge of not only medicine, but also the specifics of clinical research, has made him a key asset to the success of ACRC.

All of the study coordinators at ACRC are registered nurses, who bring many years of nursing and research experience to ACRC. Due to the exceptional patient care provided by the study coordinators, the level of subject retention at ACRC is unparalleled.

S. Allan Bock, MD: Allergy & Asthma (Pediatric & Adult)
Alan Zacharias, MD: Neurology
Janice Miller, MD: Neurology
Hillary Browne, MD: Internal Medicine
Paul Brownstone, MD: Neurology
James Clark, MD: Urology
George P. Garmany, Jr., MD: Neurology
Donald Keller, MD: Ophthalmology
Carl A. Moritz, Jr., MD: Family Practice
Hunter R. Smith, MD: Pulmonology & Critical Care
Roy W. Thompson, MD: Cardiology
Michael A. Zeligs, MD: Anesthesiology
Alan Levine, MD: Child and Adult Psychiatry

Peg Sharp, RN/CCRC: 25 years of clinical research experience
Pamela Lemme, RN: 8 years of clinical research experience
Pamela Nystrom, RN: 8 years of clinical research experience
Sarah Zacharias, RN: 6 years of clinical research experience
Debra Shioshita, RN: 6 years of clinical research experience
Anita Teague, RN: 8 years of clinical research experience

The population for the city of Boulder is over 100,000. ACRC is also accessible to surrounding cities such as Denver, Fort Collins, and Longmont, and numerous towns equaling a population total of 300,000 plus. Due to the close proximity to the University of Colorado, ACRC is available to the students. ACRC also receives a number of patients resulting from referrals from other medical facilities, and a wide range of advertisements (radio, television, newspaper, internet).

Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Dermatology/Plastic Surgery
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Immunology/Infectious Diseases
Nephrology/Urology
Neurology
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Psychiatry/Psychology
Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases
Rheumatology