Who We Are
Lovelace Scientific Resources is a multidisciplinary clinical trials company specializing in Phase I through Phase IV outpatient capabilities. Lovelace Scientific Resources is a network of clinical trial sites; either stand alone research facilities or incorporated into physician practices. Through clinical trials, Lovelace Scientific Resources strives to improve the patient's quality of life by assisting them in understanding their disease process. By way of clinical trials, patients can expand their treatment options allowing them to better manage their disease and future healthcare. Lovelace Scientific Resources unique configuration includes sites across the United States that function independently so sponsors can choose one, or all sites. Benefits to the sponsors based on this site design are:
- Centralized contracting
- Regulatory processing at each site
- Recruiters are high-level medically trained RN's and mid-levels
- Customized data base for patient tracking
- In-House quality assurance
- Well-established standard operating procedures
- Highly experienced certified site directors and coordinators
This configuration is formulated to streamline communication with one individual for most business affairs. In-house quality assurance, continuous staff training and well-established standard operating procedures enhance the efficient work flow at all sites resulting in Lovelace Scientific Resources' hallmark pledge to its' customers of immaculate data with no compromise on quality.
Vision
Our vision at Lovelace Scientific Resources is to be a nationally recognized leader for the management of clinical research studies which advance medical knowledge and improve human health.
Lovelace Scientific Resources began in 1987 with the Albuquerque location. Lovelace Respiratory Research Institute (LRRI), one of the nation's largest independent, non-profit biomedical research organizations, created Lovelace Scientific Resources providing a bridge between the basic sciences and clinical research. Since its' inception, Lovelace Scientific Resources has successfully completed over 1000 clinical trials in diverse therapeutic categories:
- Allergy/Immunology - allergic rhinitis, insect bites, common cold, herpes simplex, vaccine
- Cardiovascular - angina, atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrhythmia, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, dyslipidemia, hypertension, myocardial infarction, peripheral artery disease
- Dermatology - acne, dry skin, herpes zoster, rosacea, skin and soft tissue infections
- Endocrinology/Metabolic - anemia, diabetes type 1 and 2, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, diabetic foot ulcer, metabolic syndrome, obesity, osteoporosis, thyroid disease
- Gastrointestinal - constipation, Crohn's disease, duodenal ulcer, dyspepsia, erosive esophagitis, elevated liver enzyme, gastric ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux, gastroparesis, H. Pylori, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis
- Genitourinary - benign prostatic hyperplasia, erectile dysfunction, urinary incontinence, urinary tract infection
- Infectious Disease - candidiasis, genital herpes, hepatitis, herpes labialis, herpes zoster, HIV, influenza, rhinovirus, sexually transmitted disease
- Musculoskeletal - fibromyalgia, muscle soreness, muscle spasm, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis
- Neurology - Alzheimer's, cognition, dementia, Epilepsy, headaches, insomnia, migraines, Multiple Sclerosis, peripheral neuropathy, post-herpetic neuralgia, restless leg syndrome, stroke
- Pain - Back, epidural, hip, knee, narcotic, neuropathic, shoulder
- Psychiatry - ADHD, anxiety, bipolar, depression, generalized anxiety disorder, insomnia, schizophrenia
- Pulmonary - asthma, bronchitis, COPD, Cystic Fibrosis, emphysema, pulmonary fibrosis, Pneumonia, smoking cessation
- Women's Health - dysmenorrhea, endometriosis, fibrocystic breast disease, hormone replacement therapy, hot flashes, osteopenia, overactive bladder, stress urinary incontinence, uterine fibroids
The foundation of successful clinical trials starts with highly skilled and experienced Principal Investigators. Our investigators are trained in, and dedicated to, following Good Clinical Practices as specified in the Code of Federal Regulations Part 21 and the International Committee on Harmonization. Lovelace Scientific Resources infrastructure is designed to quickly initiate awarded clinical trials. This facilitation is a direct result of principal investigators, site directors, certified clinical research coordinators, skilled technicians, dedicated regulatory staff and resourceful recruiters, all of whom are exclusively committed to achieving clinical trial objectives with scrupulous attention to sponsor protocol.
Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Dermatology/Plastic Surgery
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Hematology
Immunology/Infectious Diseases
Musculoskeletal
Nephrology/Urology
Neurology
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Oncology
Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology
Pediatrics/Neonatology
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Psychiatry/Psychology
Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases
Rheumatology
Clinical Operations
Lovelace Scientific Resources locations:
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Austin, Texas
- Sarasota, Florida
- Venice, Florida
All sites are supported by well established experienced community-based private practice investigators. Board-certified specialists include Allergy and Immunologists, Cardiologists, Dermatologists, Family Practitioners, Gastroenterologists, Gynecologists, Internal Medicine, Neurologists, Ophthalmologists, Pain Specialists, Pulmonologists, Psychiatrists, and Rheumatologists.
Technology
Lovelace Scientific Resources developed custom software to control the information flow. The system consists of:
- Patient tracking status from initial contact to trial completion
- Monitor patient recruitment methods
- Identifying patient disease states for all enrolling trials
- Providing data to determine feasibility for future trials
- Overall study management
Each site is equipped with a dedicated monitoring space with internet access and access to fax and copy machines.
Cheryl Costa, R.N.
Lovelace Scientific Resources - Sarasota
5741 Bee Ridge Road, Suite 560
Sarasota, FL 34233-5064
USA
941-379-8810
941-379-8859 (fax)
ccosta@lrri.org
www.lsrtrials.com