Research Site Profile

Research Site Introduction:

Dedicated research site that is also inclusive of an Internal Medicine Private Practice. Research is dedicated to a full time status.

Research site started in October of 1996. Our office is conveniently located in North Sacramento.

The mission of Northern California Research is to research, discover and apply knowledge to improve health, medical education and reduce illness. Northern California Research prides itself to providing our sponsors with quality data from a site which excels at accelerated study start-up, rapid enrollment of qualified subjects, and accurate execution of the research requirements. We are committed to providing our patients with an exceptional research experience given with care and respect. We also are committed to maintaining a friendly, fair, and creative work environment, which respects diversity and new ideas.

Research Site Description:

Centrally located in the Sacramento area. Public transportation available to site. Site is an outpatient clinic that is set up for long term visits such as PK or multiple procedures.

• ECG equipment
• -70 freezer
• refrigerated centrifuge
• locked storage for IP all classes including schedule II requirements
• PFT
• Ultrasound
• Uroflow equipment
• phlebotomist
• Certified Coordinators
• sites for mammography, transvaginal ultrasounds and endometrial biopsy
• 9 exam rooms
• In-House quality assurance CRA full time
• Certified PI thru ACRP
• Updated SOP's
• In-house patient recruitment team
• EDC experience

Patient Demographics:

We have a current patient database with just over 20,000 subjects. The database is updated monthly and includes diagnosis, gender, age and medications. Most of our patient population is Caucasian and fit an age group of 30-80.

Additional Information:

Sponsors:

Forest, AstraZeneca, Salix, Intarcia, Wyeth, Pfizer, Merck, Allergan, NeurAxon, Palatin, Warner Chilcott, Bristol Myer Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, Teva, Taro, Cubist, Watson, Pearl, Mylan, Orexigen, Agile, etc.

Conducting studies for 20 years.

Contact Information:

Phone: 916-484-0500
Fax: 916-484-0600
Website: www.northerncaliforniaresearch.com


Employees At This Clinic:

Douglas Young, MD. - Internal Medicine
19 years of research experience, board certified

Gary Carson, MD – Family Practice
Over 2 years of research experience, board certified

Stacy Woodward , Certified Clinical Research Coordinator
18 years of research experience

Sampreet Kaur , Clinical Research Coordinator
2 years research experience

Dorian Helms , Clinical Research Coordinator
9 years of research experience

Claudia Diaz , Clinical Research Coordinator
9 years of research experience

Iliana Rodriguez , Site Study Specialist
2 years research experience

Michelle Hisey , Research Assistant
3 years research experience

Laurie Johnson , Certified Clinical Research Coordinator, Site Director
22 years of research experience