Why Sponsors Choose to Work With Us

We also have the computer systems, space, storage, and meeting facilities that are necessary for site visits. We are experienced in photography, EKG, laboratory methods, audiometry, etc. We have set-aside, dedicated time for study patients and can follow up promptly. Databases have been implemented by diagnosis to enable rapid enrollment for new trials. We have customized recruitment plans to ensure full enrollment and to maintain retention and can access patients by diagnosis codes and other parameters through our up-to-date computer system. Our infrastructure is robust with adequate secure storage space for records, supplies, and investigational product; wireless access point and wired access as well; two areas for monitors be present simultaneously; dedicated photography area, etc. The center can also perform rigorous and complex PK measurements in subjects as young as 8 years old. Our site is also open on weekends if needed.

Our PI Dr. Sunil Dhawan and our Sub-I Dr. Namrata Patyal are board certified and have many years of experience in running clinical trials. They have also been certified on multiple scales in atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, hidradenitis, and more. The site manager is Anchal Dhawan, and the lead CRC is Cindy Epps, both with over 20 years of experience. We have 5 coordinators, and a dedicated recruiting/regulatory staff. Two of them have phlebotomy certification.

The Center has done multiple trials for Acne (35 studies), Atopic Dermatitis (25), Psoriasis (20), Onychomycosis (10), Actinic Keratosis (15), Cosmetic Filler/Toxin (12), Cosmetic Laser (4), Cosmetic Topical Products (11),  Rosacea (6), Seborrheic dermatitis (4), Tinea pedis (6), AI-based diagnostic devices (5), and more. We can also recruit for rare skin conditions such as neurofibromatosis (2) and Gorlin syndrome (2). We currently have done, or are in the process or completing, 180 different studies  since June of 2003. We currently average 9-12 trials at a time.

The Center has done phase 1-2-3-4 trials; systemic- injectable and oral, and topical formulations. We have recruited well, and have a database of subjects, and can recruit from the affiliated large dermatology practice that has 7 providers and sees up to 250 patients/day. Contracting and IRB/regulatory document submissions take 2-4 weeks and can be done concurrently. We use any central IRB chosen by the sponsor/CRO, and have experience with multiple EDC systems such as Imedidata/Medrio/Inform. Recent FDA and sponsor audits had no findings. 

We welcome inquiries from new Sponsors/CROs.