MAGI’s 2010 Clinical Research Conference – WEST - iiBIG

CONFERENCE PARTNERS:
	Acurian is the global leader in clinical trial patient recruitment and retention solutions. Our predictive models, proven processes, and cutting-edge technology combine with years of experience to take the guesswork and uncertainty out of patient recruitment. Since 1998, Acurian has supported over 400 protocols for more than 60 companies worldwide.

	Almac Clinical Services is ideally placed for clinical supply management of Academically based clinical trials. It is our unique blend of Pharmacy practice and clinical trial experience that enables us to offer this- from Protocol input to kit design and supply chain management . Our core services include comparator sourcing; over-encapsulation; clinical supply packaging; distribution(+2-8C/frozen/ controlled) via our global depot network; QP Release and analytical services. We have recently launched a new Shipping Temperature Electronic Monitoring System Stems and Label Approval System- LAS. Headquartered in Craigavon, Northern Ireland - US operations are based in PA and NC with a new NAHQ completing 2010/2011.

	Aspire Independent Review Board provides customized IRB services to meet the unique needs of our clients in all phases of clinical research. We are committed to the highest level of human research protection with an emphasis on flexibility, efficiency and a commitment to customer service. Aspire IRB is fully accredited by AAHRPP.

	Bio-Optronics develops, deploys, and operates software products and custom information technology solutions to help healthcare professionals manage and optimize workflow, thus enhancing quality, productivity, and patient and staff satisfaction. For 25 years, Bio-Optronics has demonstrated leadership in innovation, expertise in workflow and integration, and a singular approach to unparalleled customer service. The Clinical Conductor™ product family, used in over 600 sites around the world, provides comprehensive workflow solutions for clinical trials, including investigative site and academic medical center clinical trial management systems. Hospital bioPoint™and Momentum™ workflow solutions, used in over 50 Veterans’ Administration and other hospitals around the country, include comprehensive scheduling, day-of-care patient tracking, patient wristband and visitor ID, and point-of-care medications administration. A new suite of bioPoint™ and Momentum™ solutions addresses workflow challenges faced by specialty physician practices and imaging centers.

	The Biomedical Research Alliance of New York (BRANY) is an Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Investigator Site Alliance providing independent/central IRB and clinical trial services to sponsors, clinical research organizations, and clinical research sites. Established in 1998 by five academic medical centers, BRANY was the first IRB in the state of New York to be AAHRPP accredited and is able to offer its partners a turnkey solution for expedited site identification and study start-up, including a single contract, IRB and budget.

	Founded in 2003 by Ken Getz, the Center for Information & Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) is a first-of-its-kind nonprofit dedicated to educating and informing the public, patients, medical/research communities, the media, and policymakers about clinical research participation and the role that it plays in public health.

	Clinical Financial Services, LLC (“CFS”) is the only company focused on the financial management of clinical trials. Our skilled professionals & proprietary systems for Investigator Contracts and Grant Payments enable clients to improve site relationships, focus on core competencies, reduce cycle times & cost, and obtain unparalleled visibility & compliance reporting capabilities. This business formula allows CFS to deliver high-quality, efficient and cost-effective service solutions to address many of the financial and administrative issues that affect the clinical trial process today.

	Clinverse, Inc. provides the industry’s first fully automated, global, SaaS-based financial management network for investigator payments. The company’s flagship product, ClinPay™, efficiently automates and facilitates the entire investigator payment process from contract execution through site payment. It provides complete transparency for Sponsors, CROs, and Investigators offering near real time transaction accrual and payment information for all involved in the network. ClinPay integrates with e-clinical data capture systems allowing Sponsors, CROs and Investigators to focus on clinical results instead of payment administration. Clinverse’s patent pending technology platform supports payments in 130 currencies, is fully customizable and provides a very cost effective solution for investigator payments. www.clinverse.com

	The Cooperative Studies Program, a division of Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Research and Development, conducts multisite clinical trials and epidemiologic research on key health conditions affecting our nation’s Veterans. Through its collaborative studies, CSP aims to advance Veterans’ health, while providing definitive solutions to national health care problems.

	As one of the nation’s premier health law practices, we have the skills, knowledge and experience to advise the nation’s top health care providers and suppliers on the legal requirements of their businesses. We provide counsel on licensure and regulatory compliance, transactional matters, financings, reimbursement and governance requirements for our health care clients. Our more than 60 lawyers and professionals who concentrate on the health care industry share one focus: your success. Chambers USA awarded our health law practice the prestigious #1 ranking, calling us “one of the grand old firms of healthcare law.” Find out more at www.drinkerbiddle.com

	Forte Research Systems, Inc. – With over a decade of experience, Forte Research Systems develops clinical and translational research management software. The company’s newest offering is the cloud-based Allegro™ Research on Demand product line. The Allegro system is built for clinical research operations excellence with no software to install and no systems administration required. Allegro provides real-time visibility into the entire clinical research portfolio and features an intuitive, user-centric interface that is easy to use, virtually eliminating the need for training. And, Allegro comes from the makers of the OnCore® system, the most widely adopted, enterprise-class clinical research platform among academic health centers and cancer centers in the United States. For more information, please visit www.ForteResearch.com

	HCCS is the leading provider of effective online training courses and learning management systems to healthcare facilities. HCCS has provided over 2.5 million hours of compliance and competency training courseware to hospitals, teaching facilities, medical schools, health plans and other health care entities. The HCCS Compliance Learning Library contains expert training content in the areas of Medicare, Medicaid, HIPAA, Harassment, Research, Patient Safety and Quality Improvement Compliance. The HCCS Healthcare Learning Platform (HLP) is a healthcare specific Learning and Competency Management System. http://www.hccs.com (516) 478-4100 or (877) 933-hccs.

	HRP Consulting Group, Inc. (HRP) is a consulting firm focusing solely on human research protections. We are committed to providing expert advice to institutions seeking to develop or improve their human research protection program. Our dedication to strong relationships and personal “one-on-one” service with our clients is a key component of our philosophy. HRP Consulting Group offers the following products and services: Education and Training; IRB process development; Program Evaluations; Investigator Monitoring; Collaborative IRB development; IRB management; Accreditation assistance; Assistance responding to federal agencies; Retention Plan. We know that protecting research participants is challenging; that’s why we’re here to help.

	Huron is dedicated to helping healthcare providers, regulated organizations, and research programs, improve their regulatory compliance, gain efficiencies in their clinical research enterprises, as well as achieve their financial, operational, and other compliance objectives. We specialize in clinical research operational assessments, redesign and implementation, including clinical research billing and human research protections compliance, conflicts of interest, and other responsible conduct of research services.

	IntegReview Ethical Review Board an independent IRB has a proven track record of providing thorough ethical review of research. Highly trained committee members and staff provide: Flexibility Four weekly board meetings Accessible staff Dedicated individuals assigned to your project IntegReview offers instant access to study documents via the Internet within two days of board review.. Research reviewed includes: Medical Devices, Social and Behavioral as well as Phase I-IV FDA and DHHS regulated research. IntegReview received full accreditation from the Association for the Accreditation of Human Research Protection Programs in June 2007.

	inVentiv Clinical Solutions is the alternative to traditional clinical outsourcing, allowing the greatest control and flexibility through unmatched access to high quality clinical resources. As a strategic partner, inVentiv Clinical Solutions provides clinical trial management and monitoring, data management and biostatistics solutions, medical writing, regulatory consulting and liaison services and patient and investigator recruitment. These services are complimented by traditional clinical staffing capabilities through our industry leading staffing divisions, MedFocus and Smith Hanley Consulting Group. As a division of inVentiv Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: VTIV), we also bring clients a wide range of sales, marketing, and communications solutions.

	For more information, please visit www.makrocare.com

	Meade & Roach, LLP distinguishes itself as a law firm focused on delivering practical solutions for healthcare regulatory compliance needs. Each of our partners has more than a decade of focused, industry-leading experience in this area. The results we have achieved for clients speak for themselves. We not only understand the law, we understand our clients—who range from the country’s largest academic medical centers and hospital systems to stand-alone specialty facilities and physician practice groups.

	Neal, Gerber & Eisenberg LLP is a Chicago-based law firm providing legal services to a diverse group of clients in a wide array of domestic and global business transactions and litigation matters. Our clients include privately and publicly held companies, financial institutions, not-for-profit organizations and high net worth individuals. Our client base reflects virtually every business industry, including a number of Fortune 100 companies. The firm is comprised of over 200 attorneys spanning 23 practice groups (including Life Sciences) who share common values of integrity, a dedication to high quality legal services and a commitment to diversity. Website: www.ngelaw.com.

	*PCM TRIALS’* own qualified Certified Mobile Research Nurses (CMRN) have completed over 4,000 alternative site visits across the U.S. and understand the complex and unique requirements of mobile clinical trial research. The CMRNs are PCM TRIALS’ own nurses, screened, trained and managed by us – not a third party agency. CMRNs that travel to the subject’s home, office, or anywhere they go for business or pleasure, enable the successful completion of required visits. Alternative site visits offer convenience to the subjects and improve recruitment efforts and retention. For more information, please visit www.pcmtrials.com.

	Pearl IRB, LLC is a commercial Independent Review Board that provides comprehensive IRB and clinical trial services for sponsors, institutions, principal investigators, and CROs nationwide. We deliver quality and timely reviews that balance the interests of human subjects, sponsors, sites, and institutions. We also offer training, site monitoring, regulatory consulting, auditing, and quality compliance services. Together, we will drive enhanced efficiency and value in clinical research. To learn more, please visit us at www.pearlirb.com, call us at 317.278.4100, or email info@pearlirb.com.

	Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the highest ethical standards in the conduct of research. Since 1974, PRIM&R has offered conferences and courses that provide balanced information on ethical and regulatory issues affecting research, in conjunction with unparalleled access to certification, networking, and professional development.

	QualityMetric works with the world’s largest health care and life sciences companies to measure health outcomes. Our products help market new drugs and biologics, track health improvement/decline, and identify future health risks. Our patient-reported outcome surveys, like the SF-36v2® Health Survey, provide scientifically valid assessments of physical and mental health. For more information, visit www.qualitymetric.com.

	Quorum Review was founded in 1992 and earned AAHRPP accreditation in 2006. In 2008, Quorum introduced the following new streamlining processes: 1 day turn-around for sites’ approvals North American Board to review Canadian Studies 3 times weekly board meetings New Phase I group created for speed and flexibility Daily Board meetings for amendments 1 time CV and audit submission Electronic Portal with all documents available Aggressive Phase IV Registry Pricing In-house “Fast-track” translations Review of Federally funded studies For more information on Quorum’s exciting array of expedited services please contact: Customer Relations at CustomerRelations@QuorumReview.com, www.QuorumReview.com

	Smith Moore Leatherwood's highly experienced health care attorneys provide a wide range of services to clients engaging in medical discovery. We provide legal services to sponsors of clinical research, academic medical centers and other institutions where federally funded and industry sponsored research is conducted, and to physician groups and contracting organizations involved with the development, performance, and oversight of clinical studies. Our medical research practice team includes experienced attorneys who are also a registered pharmacist, a registered nurse, United States Patent and Trademark Office admittees, a former in-house counsel for a large medical university, and a former hospital administrator, as well as members with a Master in Public Health and a Master in Health Administration.

	SNR Denton is a client-focused international legal practice delivering quality and value. We serve clients in key business and financial centers from 49 locations in 33 countries, making us a top 25 legal services provider by lawyers and professionals worldwide. SNR Denton offers business, government and institutional clients premier service and a disciplined focus to meet evolving needs in eight key industry sectors. Please see snrdenton.com for more information.

	SRA International is a professional society of 4,000 research administrators of all levels: those new to the field of research administration to vice presidents of research, and everything in-between. Our focus is to provide you with the information, education and networking opportunities to advance your institution and YOUR career. Collaboration of research administrators from multiple settings such as universities, non-profits, hospitals, government agencies, and commercial businesses, sets SRA apart and enriches your experience and network base.

	CLINICAL TRIAL SERVICE INDUSTRY Sullivan Insurance Group, is a leading nationwide insurance and risk management provider for the clinical trial service industry. We provide programs for: Contract Research Organizations (CRO) Site Management Organization (SMO) Academic Medical Center (AMC) Trials Management Organization (TMO) Institutional Review Boards (IRB) Research Site (RS) Our involvement in the clinical trial service industry (CTSI) started in 1995 with a single clinical research organization in search of the correct professional liability insurance. Since providing insurance for CRO’s was relatively unusual, existing insurance programs left CRO’s with too many gaps in coverage. We successfully worked with our insurers to develop programs that address the unique issues and exposures for this dynamic growing industry, including: Worldwide Professional Liability Premises Exposures Worldwide Product Liability Business Interruption, On Site & Contingent Directors & Officers Liability International Exposures Established in 1957, Sullivan Insurance Group is one of New England’s largest, privately held risk management and insurance brokerages. Over the past five decades we have built excellent relationships with world-class insurers like Chubb, ACE, CNA, Endurance, Darwin, Travelers, One Beacon, Chartis, and Hartford, among many others. Our commitment to honesty, integrity and service is exemplified in our day to day dealings with all clients, ranging from individuals to multinationals, from the start-up to Fortune 1000 companies. Our organization blends the best traits of national and local brokers: broad knowledge of the clinical trials services industry, strong market relationships, national and international services capabilities, and outstanding claims/loss control services, combined with an exceptional commitment to personal service.

	TrainingCampus.com® is the home of The International Electronic Education Network®. It is both a production area and a market place where members can get discounted products, services and specialties, build educational material to be sold, exchanged or distributed to any arena requiring training, assessments and surveys. We provide the most efficient means of documenting competency for evidence based education.