Research Center Profile:
Great Lakes Medical Research
Great Lakes Medical Research operates within the private
practice of a 6 physician family practice group, Westfield Family
Physicians LLC. Established in 1979, Westfield Family Physicians
provides primary health care services to residents of Northern
Chautauqua County, New York. Great Lakes Medical Research has over
9 years of research experience in the performance of phase II – IV
clinical trials in the outpatient clinical setting focusing on
patient care and education. Our research population includes rural,
urban and suburban groups spanning the young adult to geriatric
populations to reach any research need. We offer the advantage of
central IRB review for all clinical trials.
Great Lakes Medical Research has participated in a number of
clinical trials with the National Institutes of Health, Duke
University/Research Triangle, Clinical Trials Network at Columbia
University, University of Buffalo Medical School, and the Cleveland
Clinic Cardiovascular Coordinating Center. Great Lakes Medical
Research has also worked with a number of pharmaceutical
companies.
Great Lakes Medical Research’s team has conducted phase II-IV
clinical trials specializing in a variety of therapeutic areas
including but not limited to:
- Type II Diabetes mellitus
- Hypertension
- Hyperlipidemia
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Neurology
- Urology
- Fibromyalgia
- Arthritis
Great Lakes Medical Research has an experienced, dedicated
clinical research team that includes:
- One (1) full time RN Site Manager / CRC
- Two (1) full time RN prepared Study Coordinator
- One (1) full time BS prepared Study Coordinator
- Certified Diabetes Educator contracted on an as needed
basis
- Part time Data Entry Coordinator
- Full Time Clinical Trials Assistant
COMFORTABLE WAITING ROOM
7 ACCESSIBLE EXAMINATION ROOMS
LOCKED TEMPERATURE MONITORED PHARMACY FOR STUDY MEDICATIONS
PRIVATE OFFICE AREA FOR RESEARCH STAFF*
- Separate work environment/desk/computer for each staff
member
- Office supplies include but not limited to high speed wireless
internet access; color copier, black and white copier, phone,
fax
- Private Room for Monitors, with access to copiers, office
supplies, phone, and fax
TEMPERATURE MONITORED REFRIGERATORS (2 Full Size, 1
Compact)
THERMO SAFE DRY ICE MACHINE
SO-LOW ULTRA-LOW FREEZER (-20 degrees)
REVCO ULTRA II FREEZER (-70 degrees)
HORIZON Horizontal Separation Centrifuge (approximately 3250RPM
with a separation force of 1500xg)
LABORATORY (CLIA CERTIFIED)
OMRON HEM-705CP Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor
OMRON HEM-907 Intellisense Blood Pressure Monitor (2)
GE MEDICAL SYSTEMS MAC 1200 ECG MACHINE
MEDTRONIC PHYSIO CONTROL LIFEPAK DEFIBRILLATOR
IEC CL30-CL30R REFRIGERATED CENTRIFUGE
*STUDY SPECIFIC SOURCE DOCUMENTS AND ELECTRONIC DATA CAPTURE
EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINED IN A SECURE LOCKED OFFICE.
Donald F. Brautigam MD, FAAFP, is the founder
and CEO of Westfield Family Physicians. Dr. Brautigam serves as the
Medical Director of Great Lakes Medical Research. Dr. Brautigam is
certified by the American Board of Family Practice. He is a member
of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals and has
completed ACRP’s intermediate CRC trainings.
Mark R. Hagen MD, FAAFP, joined Westfield
Family Physicians in 1982 and serves as the Assistant Director of
Clinical Research at Great Lakes Medical Research. Dr. Hagen is a
member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals and
has completed various trainings related to clinical trial
management, including ACRP’s Fundamentals of Research.
Timothy A. Gorman, MD FAAFP, joined Westfield
Family Physicians in 1987 and serves as the Associate Director of
Great Lakes Medical Research. Dr. Gorman completed numerous
trainings through the Association of Clinical Research Professional
related to clinical research,in addition to Columbia's GCP for
Investigators.
Susan M. Newman RN, joined Great Lakes Medical Research in 2006
and fulfills the duties of Site Manager and Clinical Research
Coordinator. Ms. Newman is a member of the Association of Clinical
Research Professionals and has completed ACRP's Fundamentals of
Clinical Research and Intermediate CRC training. Ms. Newman is the
primary contact person for sponsors interested in partnering with
Great Lakes Medical Research for prospective clinical trials. Ms.
Newman may be contacted by e-mail:
snewman@glmr.info or by
phone at (716) 326-4890 ext. 273.
A. Maria Resnick BS, joined Great Lakes Medical Research in 2008
as a Study Coordinator. Ms. Resnick is currently undergoing
training through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals
and working towards her certification in clinical research.
Ms. Resnick may be contacted via e-mail:
mresnick@glmr.info or by
phone at (716) 326-4890 ext. 250.
June M. Chiarot RN, is a Study Coordinator at Great Lakes
Medical Research. Joining Great Lakes Medical Research in 2004, Ms.
Chiarot is a member of the Association of Clinical Research
Professional and has completed ACRP’s training program,
Fundamentals of Clinical Research. Ms. Chiarot may be contacted via
email: jchiarot@glmr.info or by phone (716) 326 - 4890 ext.
232.
Amy Jackman is the Clinical Trials Assistant at Great Lakes Medical Research. Ms. Jackman joined the team at Great Lakes Medical Research in 2009 and assists in many facets including phlebotomy and lab specimen handling. Ms. Jackman may be contacted via e-mail: ajackman@glmr.info or by phone at (716) 326-4890 ext. 233.
Ryan Burrows BA is the Chief Financial Officer for Westfield
Family Physicians and Great Lakes Medical Research. Mr. Burrows is
the primary contact for study sponsors on contract proposals and
budget related issues. Mr. Burrows can be contacted via email: burrows_ryan@wfp.net or by phone at (716) 326-4678 ext. 235.
Great Lakes Medical Research is able to draw patients from
Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania. Located near Routes
5 & 20, and Interstate I-90, potential research subjects have
easy access by car to the research center.
Great Lakes Medical Research is centered in historic downtown
Westfield, New York, in the southwestern-most part of Chautauqua
County. Westfield, New York is approximately 30 miles from both the
cities of Jamestown, New York, and Erie, Pennsylvania, and 20 miles
from the city of Dunkirk, New York.
Great Lakes Medical Research primarily draws research subjects
from its parent company, Westfield Family Physicians. With 17,000+
active patients ranging in ages from newborn to 100 plus years of
age, the family practice offers a diverse population for clinical
trials. Patient demographics at Westfield Family Physicians and
surrounding communities include Native American, Hispanic, African
American and Anglo-Saxon.
Chautauqua County, New York has a stable, somewhat elderly
population with limited access to clinical trials other than those
provided at Great Lakes Medical Research. Past and present research
participants have expressed continued interest in clinical trial
participation and an electronic database affords the ability to
capture this information. Additionally, media initiatives and
community outreach efforts attract potential research subjects to
Great Lakes Medical Research.
Susan M. Newman, RN, CRC
Site Manager
Great Lakes Medical Research
138 E. Main Street
Westfield, NY 14787
USA
Phone: 716-326-4890
Fax: 716-326-4887
EMail: snewman@glmr.info
Web Site: http://www.glmr.info
The following trial(s) are actively recruiting patients:
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