ARG demonstrates its commitment to improving the quality of life and well-being of families and individuals whom may be affected by a debilitating Central Nervous System disorder by providing a wide range of expertise and clinical research services for children, adolescents and adults in the following therapeutic areas:

• ADHD
• Alzheimer's Disease
• Anxiety Disorders
• Depression
• Schizophrenia
• Sleep Disorders

ARG has experience with many sponsors including AstraZeneca, Novartis, Pfizer, Shire, Supernus, DSP, Takeda, Wyeth, Lundbeck, Otsuka, Corcept, and others. CROs we have worked with include Covance, INC Research, PPD, PRA, Quintiles, i3 research, Chiltern, Kendle, Clinisys, and others.

Our Principal Investigators:

Padmini B. Atri, M.D., , Board Certified Psychiatrist. Dr. Atri specializes in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). She has experience in being both the PI and Sub-I on all listed studies. Dr. Atri has over 30 years experience in clinical research and psychiatry.

Prakash Ettigi, M.D.,Dr. Ettigi has over 30 years of clinical experience as a researcher, teacher, and physician. He has conducted numerous clinical trials and published multiple articles in the area of clinical research. Dr. Ettigi specializes in anxiety and depression in his outpatient setting. He is dedicated to exploring new treatments with pharmaceutical companies and holistic treatments.

Dr. Banerje Koduru, Dr. Koduru has been in practice for over 20 years. Dr. Koduru has acted as the consulting psychiatrist for the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, Colonial Heights Counseling Center and the Richmond Mental Health Center. Dr. Koduru and Dr. Ettigi have collaborated on many clinical trials specializing in the study of mood disorders.

Dr. Shama Sayied, Dr. Sayied an extensive research background acting as a study coordinator at the Lipid and Heart Disease Risk Management Clinic in Texas, prior to completing her psychiatry residency in 2007 at MCV. Dr. Sayied has been in practice during this past year working closely with Dr. Ettigi and Dr. Koduru and continues to broaden her research expertise in the field of Central Nervous System Disorders

Study Coordinators:

• Caroline Gilliam, B.A., CCRC; Director of Research
• Karen Anderson, R.N., B.S.N, CCRC
• Tamika Walthour, BS, CCRC
• Jacqueline Barnhardt, BS, CRC

Data Management

• Denise Petree, CCRC Manager of data management and regulatory

Most of our patients come from our private research practice. However, we get many referrals from insurance companies, therapists, social workers and psychologists.

Neurology
Psychiatry/Psychology