SPECIAL AREAS OF INTEREST:

• Cardiology: angina, ischemia, hypertension, peripheral vascular disease, dysrhythmia, CHF
• Dermatology: acne, contact dermatitis, skin cancer, sunburn, actinic keratosis
• Endocrinology: diabetes, thyroid disease, rheumatoid arthritis, obesity, osteoporosis
• Gastrointestinal: hiatal hernia, diverticulitis, gastritis, IBS, colitis, hepatitis, erosive esophagitis, PUD
• Genitourinary: renal calculi, UTI, BPH, impotence
• Gynecology: menopause, PID, acute and chronic vaginosis, dysmenorrhea, HRT
• Infectious Diseases: HIV and related complications, antibiotic studies, pharmacokinetic studies
• Musculoskeletal: skin ulcers, dermatitis, cellulitis, osteoarthritis
• Neurology: Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (Lou Gehrig's Disease), Alzheimer's Disease, aneurysm, epilepsy (Trigeminal Neuralgia, Atypical, Glassopharyngeal and Postherpetic Neuralgia), facial pain, headaches (Tension, Depression, Cluster, Posttraumatic, Cough, and Migraines), hemorrhage, motor disorder, multiple sclerosis, neuropathy, Parkinson's Disease, sleep disorder, stroke, transient ischemic attacks, weakness & paralysis
• Oncology: anti-emetic studies
• Ophthalmology: glaucoma, macular degeneration
• Pain: Chronic, acute, secondary to malignancy
• Psychiatry: depression, anxiety, sleep disorders, pain management (acute and chronic)
• Respiratory: COPD, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, reactive air disease, flu
• Surgery: General and vascular, wound healing, soft tissue infection (simple and complex), antibiotic prophylaxis, graft studies, post-op pain control

ENROLLMENT NUMBERS FOR OUR MOST RECENT STUDIES:

Our six full time Clinical Research Coordinators and 4 Research Assistants have experience in both in-patient and out-patient clinical trials. The research coordinators include Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, CMAs, and Certified Clinical Research Coordinators. In addition, Palm Beach Research center provides industry related education to its staff on a continual, year round basis. There are separate branches for quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and patient screening.

David Scott, MBA, CCRC, the President and CEO, has 14 years of experience in research. Past President of the Golden Treasure Coast Chapter of ACRP. Speaker at several national industry conferences.

Audrey Haber, Ph.D., A.B.M.P., the CFO, has 15 years experience in research, and has co-authored 25 University textbooks in the areas of Statistics & Psychology.

Laurie Jassenoff, BBA, the Vice President of Clinical Affairs, has more than a dozen years of experience at every level in research.

Nora Norcross, the Vice President of Operations, has 14 years of experience at Palm Beach Research Center.

Daniel H. Rowe, MD, F.A.C.S. the Medical Director, has 18 years of experience in research. Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Experienced as Principal Investigator in over 150 investigational research trials.

Isaac Marcadis, MD, full time investigator since 2001.
Director of Pediatrics
Board Certified in Pediatrics

Abe Marcadis, MD, full time investigator since 1998.
Director of Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Internal Medicine

J. John Goodman, MD
Director of Dermatology
Board Certified in Dermatology

Michael M. Leighton, MD
Director of Orthopaedic Surgery
Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery

Community support remains outstanding and our data base is extensive coming from all of our sub-specialists (over 50 physicians) as well as our unique geographical area which is comprised of a wide range of age, gender, and ethnic backgrounds. These numbers are still growing as Palm Beach County is one of the fastest growing areas of our country.

Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Dental/Maxillofacial Surgery
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
Trauma/Emergency Medicine