"Quality research today for a better tomorrow"
Our Mission
Primary Physicians Research is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of children and adults by providing the highest quality Phase I-IV and OTC clinical research services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry.
Medical Pioneers
Pittsburgh has a history of pioneers in medicine. On July 2, 1952, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Dr. Jonas Salk introduced the polio vaccine giving hope to thousands faced with the possibility of contracting this debilitating disease. And, in April 1954, nationwide testing of the vaccine began.
In 1989, Dr. Thomas Starzl, an expert on organ transplants from Pittsburgh, often referred to as “the father of modern transplantation”, pioneered a new anti-rejection drug that improved the survival rate of transplant patients.
And, it was in Pittsburgh that the first ventricular assist device, or VAD, was introduced to the world. This device takes over some of the heart’s work of people waiting for a heart transplant.
The contributions of these pioneers forever changed the face of medicine.
Pittsburgh Pediatric Research
Sharing that pioneering vision, two Pittsburgh pediatricians, Mark M. Blatter, MD and Keith S. Reisinger, MD, MPH founded Pittsburgh Pediatric Research in 1982. Committed to working with children and with a desire to improve the health of all children, these physicians dedicated themselves to medical research. Today, PPR is proud of its role in conducting clinical trials for major pharmaceutical companies that has lead to the licensure of most of the vaccines children routinely receive.
Now, more than 25 years later, with over 20 community-based sites in 3 states (each operating independently and with on site Principal Investigators), their research has expanded to include adolescent, adult and geriatric trials under their new name Primary Physicians Research (PPR).
Primary Physicians Research
Primary Physicians Research’s 20 sites offer:
- Diversity of subjects which makes it possible to meet a variety of audiences targeted by the clinical trials.
- Primary Investigators, Sub Investigators and trained staff at each site to oversee and execute the study protocol.
- Specialty practices that can address a particular condition.
- Fully equipped neighborhood offices that offer convenience and familiarity to study subjects
- Availability of a pharmacist
- Internet access at all sites
- Over 25 years of research experience
- Rapid patient enrollment
- Total Quality Assurance
- High quality experienced Principal Investigators
- Large experienced staff dedicated exclusively to clinical research
- A proven track record in pediatric and adult research
Relationships
Primary Physician Research’s recognizes that its best client relationships are derived from being a dependable provider of quality research in a timely manner. PPR has made it our focus to be a premium provider to each of our customers. As such we seek to tailor our offering to fit our customer’s needs. Therefore whether it be speedy start up of a trial, protocol advisory, excess enrollment or whatever the need, our customers have come to know us as a valuable and dependable resource.
Additionally, PPR has solid relationships with a network of capable physicians partners at our research sites. These professionals take pride in the work we do and know that we are changing lives for the better.
Lastly and most importantly, PPR has built a relationship with the individuals who participate in its clinical trials. With a database spanning 20 sites, we recognize the importantce of strong relationships with the patients who participate in our trials. Our patients range across multiple age groups, genders and ethnic diversities. PPR understands that each of our participants approaches the research participation decision differently depending on their background, interests and needs. PPR is sensitive and experienced in working with patients, As such, we oftentimes find our patients making research participation an ongoing part of their overall healthcare. PPR believes that these strong participant relationships maintained over time are one of the main reasons PPR consistently meets and often exceeds its enrollment targets.
PPR prides itself on the quality of its research, on its highly trained dedicated staff, and on the results of its efforts in seeking to positively impact lives through quality research today.
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