Research Center Profile:
Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Southeast Regional Research Group, Columbus, is one of five medical research sites affiliated with SERRG, Inc. With additional sites in Rincon, Augusta and Savannah, Georgia, as well as Aiken, SC Southeast Regional Research Group works with a network of hospitals, government- and community-run healthcare clinics, and inpatient- and outpatient-based physicians in our mission to provide compassionate medical care in our community.
From initial contact with the pharmaceutical sponsor to the
completion of the clinical trial, the physicians and staff at
Southeast Regional Research Group are available throughout the
clinical research experience, including but not limited to:
Excellence in patient care
Completion of all regulatory documents (which include site
demographics to fit the patient population)
Budget and Contract negotiations
Hosting of scheduled site visits from the sponsor or CRO and
their staff, to include personally escorting all persons involved
and acting as a liaison
Maintaining all study documents onsite in our local
offices
Maintaining all study related material to include study drug,
devices and lab kits
Performing all study related ancillary services to include, but
not limited to, ECGs, phlebotomy, specimen collection, testing
and storage, drug infusion, radiology services, in-house pharmacist
support, and study related home health nursing staff.
Providing Certified Research Coordinators and Nursing
staff
Available 24-hours, seven days a week our Columbus site has
conducted many clinical research trials since opening in 2005. The
Columbus facility includes:
Certified Physician Investigators
20+ Physician Investigators
Physician Assistants
Certified Clinical Research Coordinators
Pharmaceutical Staff
Research Assistants
Marketing Department
Patient Recruitment Specialist
Data Entry Specialist
Regulatory Department
Quality Assurance Department
Compliance Committee
Our clinical staff members:
are certified in Basic Life Support (BLS) and/or Advanced
Clinical Life Support (ACLS);
adhere to the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH)
and Good Clinical Practice (GCP);
are observant of the protection of our patients in our clinical
research studies and are HIPAA compliant;
are on-call 24/7;
are experienced in Phase II through Phase IV studies
Currently Enrolling Trials
As a research study participant, volunteers often learn much more about their medical condition and become more aware of their condition’s symptoms as well as emerging treatments for their condition. As a research facility under the governance of several Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), our patients receive thorough monitoring of their condition through more frequent testing, office visits and follow-up appointments.
Our Columbus site is currently enrolling patients in the
following studies:
Pharmaceutical Studies:
Skin Infection
Urinary Tract Infections or Acute Pyelonephritis
Pain
Blood Clots
Hepatitis C
Asthma
Hemmorhoids
Diabetes
COPD/Emphysema
Opiod-Induced Constipation
To accommodate various needs of patient volunteers, we often
provide transportation, transportation reimbursement and
communication assistance (i.e. loan of cell phone). In addition,
qualified participants receive study related procedures and
medication at no cost.
To learn more medical research or to see if you may be
interested in these studies as well as upcoming studies, call us at
888-SERRG-08 (888-737-7408) or email us at
newtrials@serrg.com .
Our medical research site in Columbus, Georgia, is comprised of two buildings, covering 5,000 square feet. We are centrally located in the city, within six miles of most area hospitals and within one mile of the Columbus Airport. Our site features six exam rooms, a large IV infusion room with leather recliners and flat screen television, procedure rooms, phlebotomy room and a fully-equipped laboratory. This facility has an active medical staff of physicians and clinical coordinators to manage all clinical trials. CRAs have their own private desks with internet and telephone access, or they may use our spacious conference room when it is available. Subjects are allowed privacy in our quiet consent and exam rooms.
In 2007, the Columbus site attained the status of the “leading
research site in the country” in terms of enrollment for several
phase 2 and phase 3 studies for the treatment of complicated
gram-positive skin and skin structure infections.
"By far the best site both in terms of
numbers and quality of specimens... I do appreciate all that you
did for the study and hope that we can collaborate again in the
future."
- Glenn Tillotson, Replidyne
"I was much impressed with the attention
to detail, communication and excellence in study execution at your
site. I was thrilled with the teamwork of your group, and am very
grateful that you seem to work so well with [the
CRA]."
- Laura Lawrence
"I was most impressed with the staff and leadership at SERRG, Inc. and Southeast Regional Research Group. They took what could have been a very frustrating situation and turned it into an opportunity to shine. From the beginning, they took control in correcting issues and were appreciative of any and all feedback. I was impressed with the manner in which they took charge, even initiated processes, and were very proactive. This type of interaction and response is unheard of in the research industry.
This organization is extremely comprehensive in terms of action items—response time is one to two weeks, and a formal letter is sent documenting the resolution. This means when the monitor walks in for the next visit, everything is in order.
The atmosphere at SERRG is pleasant, positive and responsive. Their objective is to remain focused, they provide clean data and never let queries get later than 20 days old. They are always ahead of the game, complete and comprehensive.
I would absolutely work with SERRG, Inc. and Southeast Regional Research Group again. They would be first on the list for any cardiovascular trial, or a trial for any specialty for that matter. I highly recommend this site."
- Kimberly Cotten, CRA
"I have worked with SERRG on many studies and always get the same result - top enrollment but also high level of quality. On top of that, everyone on the staff is great to work with! SERRG will always be high on my list to contact to participate in studies I work on. "
- Carisa DeAnda, PharmD, Clinical Project Manager, Inclin, Inc.
With oversight from SERRG, Inc., Southeast Regional Research
Group’s Principal Investigators are required:
Completion of Good Clinical Practice Training (GCP)
Human Participant Protections Education
Completion of NIH Clinical Research Training and Exam
Understanding of FDA Oversight in Clinical Research
Our Columbus site has over 20 Principal Investigators who partner
with Dr. Jeffrey Kingsley in conducting clinical research trials.
Dr. Jeffrey K. Kingsley, DO, MS, FAAFP, MBA, CPI
Jeffrey K. Kingsley, DO, MS, FAAFP, MBA, CPI is engaged in clinical research as the Chief Executive Officer of SERRG, Inc. In addition to promoting research as a core component of today’s healthcare, Dr. Kingsley continues to work in Hospitalist Medicine. Before forming SERRG, Inc. Dr. Kingsley was Medical Director of Family Medicine and Urgent Care departments.
He began his research career with bench research in Biology and
Chemistry in 1988 and proceeded into medical research in 1995.
Since incorporating SERRG in 2005, Dr. Kingsley has been involved
in over 100 research trials in multiple specialty areas.
His undergraduate degrees are in Biology, Chemistry, History and
Cultural Anthropology, and he has a Master’s degree in
Biochemistry. Dr. Kingsley is currently a member of the following
organizations:
Memberships
Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP)
Board of Trustees, Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
Academy of Physicians in Clinical Research (APCR)
American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
American Medical Association (AMA)
Georgia Academy of Family Physicians (GAFP)
Association for the Behavioral Sciences and Medical Education (ABSAME)
Dr. Kingsley has received certification in the following
areas:
2009 Certified Physician Investigator (CPI)
2006 Alabama Medical License
2004 Diplomate, American College of Family Physicians
2002 Georgia Medical License
2003 Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics (ALSO)
2006, 2002 Instructor, Advanced Cardiac Life Support
(ACLS)
2002 Fundamentals of Critical Care Medicine
2006, 2002 Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS)
2006, 2002 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
2001 Neonatal Advanced Life Support (NALS)
2001 Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
Therapeutic Areas
In 2007, the Columbus site attained the status of the “leading
research site in the country” in terms of enrollment for several
phase II and phase III studies for the treatment of complicated
gram-positive skin and skin structure infections.
Cardiology
Dermatology
Emergency Medicine
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Gerontology
Gynecology
Hematology
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Medical Devices
Musculoskeletal
Nephrology
Obstetrics
Pain Management
Pediatrics
Pulmonology
Respiratory Therapies
Rheumatology
Urology
Vascular Diseases
Women’s Health
Partnering with physicians and patient volunteers, we believe communication and education are key factors for our staff to help patients to better understand their medical condition(s). As such, our Southeast Regional Research Group staff uses care when informing patient volunteers of their role in medical research. Once a patient has been referred to us, he or she is given a tour of our facility and meets our coordinators. Should your patient choose to participate in a clinical research study, he or she will be thoroughly monitored and frequently seen by our physicians and physician assistants.
Southeast Regional Research Group has a proven track
record for success offering:
Phase II through Phase IV studies managed from start to
finish
Proven site for patient recruitment and retention in skin
infection studies
Proven ability to successfully conduct the most challenging
studies
Large database of highly skilled, experienced and enthusiastic
Investigators
Dedicated, full-time, and experienced Certified Clinical
Research Coordinators
Access to large patient populations with cultural
diversity
Efficient and centralized contract and budget resolution
Track record of consistently meeting or exceeding enrollment
goals
Proven and ethical patient recruitment methods including an
in-house Marketing Department that creates or monitors the creation
of all marketing materials
The Columbus, Georgia, metropolitan area is home to 274,000
residents, based on the 2006 population estimates. Our corporate
office and our Columbus clinical site are only 15 miles from Fort
Benning’s military base, which contributes to roughly 8% of the
area’s population. Columbus also borders Phenix City, Alabama, with
about 85,000 of those residents seeking medical care in
Columbus.
Outside of education, health and social services and retail,
manufacturing and construction are the area’s biggest
employers.
Total Population
Age
Race
274,000
Thank you for taking the time to learn more about Southeast
Regional Research Group. Please feel free to call us for more
information, including a tour of our facilities. To learn more
about becoming a Principal Investigator, e-mail
newtrials@serrg.com .
To refer a volunteer patient, call 706-321-0495 or 888-SERRG-08 (888-737-7408)
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.
