Research Center Profile:
Dermatology
Philadelphia Eye Associates, a private comprehensive
ophthalmology practice, was first started in 1978. We are dedicated
to excellence in both direct patient care and clinical research.
Our six board certified physicians who were all trained at either
Wills Eye Hospital or University of Pennsylvania, are committed to
being on the forefront of clinical ophthalmology while strictly
adhering to the principles elaborated in Good Clinical Practice,
the Declaration of Helsinki, and the FDA regulations.
We have had extensive experience in trials which range from
Phase II-IV since 2001. We will accept proposals for Phase I
research.
Thus far, the completed and ongoing trials are in the
following areas:
Glaucoma
Allergy
Anti-infectives
Dry Eye
Normal/Safety (ophthalmologic and dermatologic)
Refractive Surgery and Phakic IOL
Contact Lenses
Uveitis
Ocular Safety of anti-psychotic medication
We have worked with the following sponsors and
CROs:
Alcon
Allergan
Bausch and Lomb
Freeman Group
InSite Vision
Johnson & Johnson (Vistakon)
Kendle
Medennium(now for CIBA)
Merck
Novartis
Ophthalmic Research Associates
Otsuka
PPD
PRN
Pfizer
Pharmacia
PRN
Research Dynamics
Santen
Sucampo
CRI Worldwide
Sirion
Ista Pharmaceuticals
Abbott Medical Optics
Inspire
Ista
Vistakon
QLT
Fovea
Our clinical research department is located at our South
Philadelphia location where we have dedicated space to accommodate
the needs of our coordinators, visiting monitors and sponsors. The
documents from current and prior trials are archived in secure
areas at this location. We have two other locations in the
Philadelphia area which are available for clinical research should
the demands of a trial require their use. ETDRS charts are at each
office. Locked refrigerators and cabinets are at all locations. We
have a total of 18 examination rooms which are all equipped for
full examinations. Photography, perimetry, pachymetry, laser,
biometric ultrasound are available at each site. Our other
locations are:
2610 East Allegheny Avenue
1113 Hospital Drive Suite 302,
Philadelphia Eye Associates has six board certified
ophthalmologists and one optometrist, all who have been Principal
Investigators or Sub-investigators on the studies referenced
above.
Stacey Ackerman, M.D.
Mark Blecher, M.D.
Carolyn Repke, M.D.
Marc Garden, M.D.
Robert Behar, M.D.
Brad Feldman, MD
All members of our research department have experience working
with monitors and sponsors. Our assistant CRCs are in the process
of becoming certified. In addition to the members of our research
department listed below we have eight ophthalmic technicians.
Monica Martofel , CRC since 2001, CCRC since 2008
Lisa Flynn , CRC since 2005, CCRC since 2009
Kelleanne Miles , CRC since 2005, CCRC since 2008
Our patient demographic is diverse in terms of ocular pathology,
ethnicity and socioeconomic characteristics. We draw patients from
both Philadelphia proper and the suburbs.
We are able to use a Central IRB of the Sponsor's
choosing.
For Sponsors and CROs:
Monica Martofelmonica@phillyeye.com
For Patients:
Kelleanne Miles,CCRCkmiles@phillyeye.com
Lisa Flynn,CCRClflynn@phillyeye.com
If you are interested in contacting this center to discuss placing a clinical
trial there, please complete and send the email form below. A representative from
the research center will then follow up with you.
