Therapeutic Areas

Dermatology
Devices
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Plastic Surgery
Podiatry

Center Overview

For almost 40 years, The Education & Research Foundation, Inc. has successfully completed hundreds of clinical trials in historic Lynchburg, Virginia. Our continued growth and development has built strong industry experience in many facets of research.

Including:

• Topical Medications and Products
• Oral Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drugs
• Cosmeceuticals
• Health and Beauty Aids
• Devices
• Oral Hygiene Products

We are client focused. Your successful project is our first priority. We have the flexibility to adhere to your project schedule. We have fine-tuned our process to assure clients their project is conducted efficiently and effectively through:

Comprehensive Recruitment
Timely recruitment of your required number of research subjects, consistently meeting or exceeding enrollment targets.

Flexible Protocols
Use of your protocols, our standard protocols or protocols customized to meet your specific needs.

Adaptable IRB Process
We will manage the process with an IRB of our choosing, or utilize a Central IRB at the sponsor's request.

Compliance
Our commitment to compliance begins with an unwavering protection of the subjects' rights and safety and includes a thorough knowledge of regulatory requirements.

Confidentiality
Your research stays yours. We do not use client names or projects to promote The Education & Research Foundation.

Clinical Research Experience

Dermatological Studies: Wide ranging including Acne, Dandruff, Eczema, Psoriasis, Seborrheic Dermatitis, Aging Skin, Fungal, and many more

Human Dermal Safety Studies: Phase I-IV, with the distinction of being one of the leading sites for Phase I patch studies in the United States

Device Studies: Shoe Inserts, Laser Safety, Shaving Equipment, Delivery System

Biopsy Tissue Specimens: Acne, Aging Skin, Hair Follicle, Normal Skin, Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, UV-Exposure, UV Testing

Product Use Studies: Cosmetics, Sun Screens, Toiletries

Pharmacokinetic Sampling, Dose Ranging, Usability, Label Comprehensive, Product Delivery and Rx to OTC

Facility Description

We offer services in conducting safety, efficacy and claim substantiation research. Each clinical research project is conducted by board-certified medical investigators and staff with extensive skills in clinical research trials.

We have a state of the art study management software that allows us to track project information such as patient tracking; recruitment; enrollment statistics; document tracking; and study budgeting and cost planning.

We have a CLIA approved laboratory and many other laboratory resources available or we work with the client selected labs.

The center occupies a 7,500 square foot dedicated research facility. We have 12 exam rooms, a controlled temperature room, multiple wash stations for shampooing, shaving, and cleansing, high speed internet access, dedicated monitoring space, dedicated fax and data lines, locked and temperature monitored drug storage with limited access, secure refrigerators, Freezers (-20 Celsius and -80 Celsius), 12 lead ECC machine, phlebotomy equipment, multiple two-way mirrors for subject observation, multi-port solar simulators, VISIA-CR photography system and Nikon D-90 twin flash digital camera.

Investigator Experience

Kappa P. Meadows, M.D.
Medical Director/Principal Investigator

Janet G. Hickman, M.D.
Medical Consultant/Principal Investigator

David C. Wilson, M.D.
Medical Consultant/Principal Investigator

We have access to many board-certified physicians, with particular strength in dermatology, gastrointestinal medicine and podiatry.

Staff Expertise

Our experienced staff members work along side the principal investigators to provide quality, accurate data. Our clinical staff, many with over 20 years of experience with The Education & Research Foundation, provide our clients a significant depth of knowledge in a wide range of projects.

Patient Demographics

Our experience and reputation give us the ability to offer sponsors a wide range of panel sizes. Our community demographic closely mirrors the United States demographic as a whole, allowing us to offer representative patient populations or to target specific population groups.

Other Information

Commitment to Quality Service
We at The Education & Research Foundation not only ensure our clients timely and accurate data, we are committed to operating within a highly ethical, value-added and cost efficient environment; giving each client the excellence they are seeking.

Contact Center

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.