Our Research Interests and Expertise
Urology:
Benign Prostate Hyperplasia
Prostate Cancer localized and advanced Male Voiding Dysfunction
Erectile Dysfunction
Quality of life issues
Overactive Bladder
Bladder Cancer
Incontinence
Female Voiding Dysfunction
Female Sexual Dysfunction
Infectious Urology
Rapid/Premature Ejaculation
Sexual Dysfunction
Semen assessment Studies

Other:
Smoking Cessation
Weight Loss
Hypertension
Hypercholesterolemia
Diabetes
Osteoporosis
Oral Contraceptives
Menopausal & Post-menopausal symptoms
Multiple sclerosis
Obesity
Headaches

Diagnostics/CLINIC EQUIPMENT

• CLIA
• Freezer (-20o Celsius) & (-70o Celsius)
• Centrifuges
• Emergency Cart (with BLS certified staff)
• Dry Ice
• Drug Storage - limited access, temperature monitored
• Diagnostic Bladder Ultrasound
• Refrigerated Drug Storage
• Transrectal Ultrasound
• 12 lead EKG
• Cystoscopy
• Pelvic Ultrasound
• Doppler Ultrasound
• Rigiscan
• Biofeedback
• Urodyn 1000 Uroflow
• Brachytherapy
• Refrigerated Centrifuge (0°C to +40°C)

We have access to many other diagnostics such as:
Ultrasound
MRI
CT Scan
Mammography
Diagnostic X-Ray
Bone Mineral Density- DEXA scan

Specifications

• Standard Operating Procedures
• QA audit tools and procedures for FDA compliance
• Competency documentation tools for clinical trials staff
• Training in the clinical trials industry (GCP & ICH) and FDA regulations for clinical trials staff
• IATA Certified staff
• Human Participant Protections Education for all Staff
• Human Subject Assurance Training for all staff
• Ongoing review of clinical trial regulations and system adaptation
• Prompt turn-around of regulatory documents, contracts, and budgets
• One person contact for all study-related issues
• Subject recruitment plan and execution
• Computerized software for daily tracking of patient activity
• Accurate results in a timely manner with data integrity
• Adult pharmacokinetics capability (-70° freezer)
• Well trained coordinator staff currently 2 Certified Coordinators and a Certified PI
• Large detailed database subdivided to recruit subjects
• Use of a central IRB which facilitates timely approvals
• Great clinic locations (easy access to Highways, Turnpike, Train, & Airports)
• Demographically, ethnically diverse patient population
• High speed internet access with wireless capabilities
• High enrollment of past studies
• Extended hours 6 AM - 7 PM, Monday to Friday
• Open Saturday as needed

Principal Investigator: Dr. Gary S. Karlin, MD, Board Certified Urologist, with over 20 years of research experience.

Sub-investigator: Dr. Russell M. Freid, MD, Board Certified Urologist, with over 10 years of research experience.

Sub-investigator: Dr. Jarad S. Fingerman, DO, with over 5 years of research experience

Sub-investigator: Dr. Michael S. Cohen, MD, with over 3 years of research experience

Meet the Staff

Julie Prettyman, RN, BSN, CCRC, Director, Julie is a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator with over 20 years of clinical research experience. She has extensive experience in all facets of the clinical trial process including management, regulatory, budgeting and IRB processes. Julie has been published in industry publications, and serves as a guest speaker for multiple pharmaceutical companies as well as numerous other associations.

Melissa Ciatteo, CRC, Melissa has been a research coordinator since her hire in 2003. She has conducted over 40 trials from Phase I-IV. Her knowledge of regulatory, advertising, and budgeting as well as coordinating has lead to her success. Melissa is able to handle every aspect of the protocol requirements from specimen collection to close-out. Melissa is currently studying for her certification exam through ACRP.

David Adamson, BSET, CRC, David joined AdvanceMed Research in 2000 as a data manager and has since developed into a CRC, he has actively participated in over 80 clinical trials from phase I-IV. His experience has taught him many study specific procedures including phlebotomy and laboratory processing.

Debra Kenner, CCRC , Debra is a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator with over 16 years of clinical research experience. She obtained her certification in 2005 through ACRP association. Her research background includes Cardiology, Urology, and Endocrine Metabolic disorders. Debra is knowledgeable in regulator, advertising, and budgeting. Debra's positive attitude has lead to her success.

Iris Innocenzi, RS , Iris joined AdvanceMed Research in 2007 after a career spent as a Contracting Officer for the Federal Government. Additionally, she brings 10 rewarding years of experience working part-time in a medical environment greeting, scheduling, and coordinating patient care.  

Our active patient base includes over 20,000 individuals distributed among both sexes and a wide range of ages. Furthermore, due to the location of our practice, we treat patients from both inner city and suburban populations.

Endocrinology
Musculoskeletal
Nephrology/Urology
Neurology