Florida Research Network, LLC (FRN) is a dedicated full time research facility located in Gainesville Florida. FRN is set up for conducting large complex clinical research studies. This site is staffed with experienced Principal Investigators and numerous Sub-investigators.
Florida Research Network is committed to providing high quality medical care to its patients while collecting accurate research data for its pharmaceutical sponsors.
Florida Research Network, LLC has successfully completed over 100 Phase II - IV pharmaceutical drug trials and often enrolls more than the minimum number of contracted patients. Having a large number of family practice patients in our database and maintaining a close relationship with many local physicians facilitates enrollment in multiple therapeutic areas.
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Medical Devices
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Florida Research Network has worked with the following sponsors and CRO's:
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Robert Grady Ashley, Jr. M.D. Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine, 1971 |
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Bret N. Wiechmann, MD Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine, 1991 |
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Richard E. Kinard, MD Medical School: University of North Carolina, 1978 |
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Will F. Williams, III, MD Medical School: M.D., University of Florida 1993-1997 |
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Patrick R. Carmichael, MD Medical School: M.D., University of South Florida 1972-1975 |
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Jeffrey S. Snyder, MD Medical School: M.D., University of South Alabama 1982 |
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Richard R. Proia, MD Medical School: M.D. Columbia University of Physicians and Surgeons 1997 |
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Michael C. Dillion, MD, FACC Medical School: M.D., University of Kentucky 1971-1975 |
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Bernard Gros, MD Medical School: M.D., Emory University, 1991 |
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James J. O'Meara, III, MD, FACC Medical School: M.D., University of Virgina 1984-1988 |
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Steven Roark, MD, FACC Medical School: M.D., Duke University 1974-1978 |
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Brian C. Werbel, MD Medical School: M.D., University of Florida, 1989 |
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Matthew S. Ellis, MD Medical School: M.D., Ross University, 2002 |
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George Cockey, MD Medical School: M.D., University of Maryland, 1991 |
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Steven Figg, MD Medical School: M.D., University of Maryland, 1992 |
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Charles Wilson, MD Medical School: M.D., University of Vanderbilt, 1984 |
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Sub-Investigators: Florida Research Network has numerous other sub-investigators used for specialty studies like Radiology, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, etc. |
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Mark Noble, PA-C Bachelor of Science, Univeristy of Florida 2007 |
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Adam Ping, PA-C Bachelor of Science, Medical Imaging Technology IUPUI 2000 |
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Florida Research Network, LLC currently employs:
- 5Full time Study Coordinators
- 1 Part time study Coordinator
- 1 Dietician (part time)
- 2 Full time DEXA Techs.
- 2 Cardiovascular Technicians
- RN Coordinator assigned to every study
- Physician on site at all times
- Physician on call after hours
- IATA certified staff
- ACLS certified staff
Florida Research Network, LLC has a large, diverse population and excels in the recruitment of patients for large studies. This is due to the fact that Gainesville is located in North Central Florida, home to most of the areas medical resources including 4 major medical centers. The University of Florida is located here in Gainesville and enables enrollment from a younger population and at the same time is home to a large number of retirees over the age of 65. This unique setting results in the over enrollment of most major studies. Patient enrollment comes from our own patient database, physician referral, advertising (TV, Radio, Print, Internet), direct mail and community relations (health screenings and event promotion).
Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Dermatology/Plastic Surgery
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Hematology
Immunology/Infectious Diseases
Musculoskeletal
Nephrology/Urology
Neurology
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Psychiatry/Psychology
Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases
Rheumatology
Florida Research Network's facilities and equipment are essential for conducting large scale, complex clinical trials.
2400 square feet office
Located 1 block from Hospital
8 patient exam rooms
Secure drug areas with continuous temperature monitoring
Private monitoring rooms with phone and high speed internet access
Large, comfortable patient waiting room
IV infusion room
Patient rooms for overnight stays
Blood drawing station
Laboratory processing area
Equipment: (on site)
- GE Lunar Prodigy DEXA
- DEXA Body Composition
- Vascular Ultrasound on site
- ABI onsite
- -20° Freezer with 24 hour monitoring
- -70° Freezer with 24 hour monitoring
- Medication Refrigerator with 24 hour monitoring
- 2 EKG machines with interpretation
- 3 Centrifuge units
- Refrigerated Centrifuge
- Full Crash Cart (ACLS trained staff)
- Pulmonary Function Spirometry (computerized)
- Pulse Doppler
- Doplex II vascular Doppler
- Spacelabs ambulatory monitor
- Rudmose Audiometer
- Bladder Ultrasound
- High Capacity Copier
- Dedicated Fax Lines
- High Speed interned access ADSL
- Local Area Network
- 10 Remote Date Entry Terminals
- Automated Emergency On Call System
- Customized source documents for each study
Immediate Access Equipment:
- Full Lab with microbiologist sub-investigator
- Radiology; CT MRI Nuclear Med, General Radiology, Ultrasound, Radiologist Sub-Investigator
- Pharmacy (Laminar Flow Hood)
- Cardiology Diagnostics; ECHO, Treadmill, Cath etc.
- Registered Dietician Sub-Investigator
Kurt Malphurs
Director of Clinical Trials
Florida Research Network, LLC
6800 NW 9th Blvd, Suite 1
Gainesville, FL 32605
USA
352-333-0939
352-333-3936 (fax)
kurtm@flrnetwork.com