Therapeutic Areas

Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Family Medicine
Gastroenterology
Healthy Volunteers
Immunology
Internal Medicine
Musculoskeletal
Nephrology
Neurology
Nutrition and Weight Loss
Podiatry
Psychiatry/Psychology
Pulmonary/Respiratory Diseases
Rheumatology
Urology

Center Overview

River Birch Research Alliance, LLC is an independent clinical research company established in 1992. We specialize in conducting and managing clinical trial studies. Our company collaborates with several major and up-and-coming institutions in the pharmaceutical industry, to bring the best and newest drug therapies to market. Over the years, River Birch Research has developed a reputation of excellence and trust by exceeding our enrollment goals and by completing high quality work in investigational medical studies in the areas of: cardiovascular, gastroenterology, endocrinology, musculoskeletal, infectious diseases, rheumatology and dermatology. In particular, our rich experience in certain therapeutic areas have made us a leader, for example, in Diabetes, COPD, Osteoarthritis or Chronic Pain, Hypertension and other studies.

Our investigators and staff have carried out more than 180 clinical trial studies, with more than 20 years of experience in the field of Clinical Research. With the expansion of our physician team, we hope to bring new studies that benefit our growing patient community in areas of women's health, sports medicine, depression and anxiety, asthma and hormone deficiencies. RBRA's success is driven primarily by the quality of care offered to our patients by our physicians, clinical and nursing staff. We welcome you to come and visit us, and learn with us, as we strive to bring better health to the greater north Georgia community.

Our Facility

River Birch Research Alliance, LLC is located within the RiverstoneMD, P.C. medical campus. RiverstoneMD, P.C. is a multi-specialty clinic with in-house specialty clinic, walk-in clinic, pharmacy, radiology, dentist, physical therapists, sports medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, family practice, oncology, blood/lab services, skin and laser spa, and a respiratory center. We have specialist doctors in gastroenterology, podiatry, OB/GYN, ENT, rheumatology, internal medicine, pediatrics, radiology, oncology, nephrology, dermatology, neurology and psychology. We are equipped to do X-rays, MRI and CT scans, bone density, Dexa scans, and many other specialized outpatient procedures.

We are located conveniently off of the Appalachian Hwy (GA-515) for easy and quick travel for patients coming from North Carolina, Georgia and/or Tennessee. We have a close partnership with Fannin Regional Hospital (Blue Ridge, GA) which is equipped for Level III trauma/ER services, as well as Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, GA. For a privately run specialty group clinic, we offer several high-end equipment and services.

Clinical Research Experience

Therapeutic areas:

• COPD
• Asthma
• Obesity
• Diabetes
• Osteoporosis
• Osteo- and rheumatoid arthritis
• Pneumonia
• Bronchitis (acute, chronic)
• Hypertension
• Hyperlipid
• Depression
• Anxiety
• Hormone deficiency
• Psoriasis
• Skin infections
• Other infectious diseases

CROs:

Quintiles, ICON, Innovex, PPD, iNC Research, PharmaNet, Paragon, Sanofi, Ingenix Pharm, Scirex, Parexel, Omnicare, Global, and several others.

IRBs:

Quorum, Schulman (SAIRB), Western (WIRB), New England (NEIRB), Chesapeak (CSIRB), RCRC IRB, and other Central IRBs.

For a list of clinical research experience by study indication and year:

Facility Description

River Birch Research Alliance, LLC is located within a multi-specialty medical center with in-house specialty clinic, walk-in clinic, pharmacy, radiology, dentist, physical therapists, sports medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, family practice, oncology, blood/lab services and a respiratory center. We have specialist doctors in gastroenterology, podiatry, OB/GYN, ENT, rheumatology, internal medicine/pediatrics, radiology, oncology, nephrology and dermatology. We are equipped to do X-rays, MRI/CT scans, bone density, Dexa scans, and many other specialized outpatient procedures. We are located conveniently off of the Appalachian Hwy (GA-515) for easy and quick travel for patients. We are located approx. 4 miles from Fannin Regional Hospital which is equipped for Level III trauma/ER services, as well as 40 minutes drive to Piedmont Mountainside Hospital in Jasper, GA. For a privately run specialty group clinic, we boast several high end equipment and services.

Investigator Experience

Dr. Raymond Tidman, MD, FAAFP (1992 – current)
Principal Investigator, Family Practice

Dr. Jack Roof, MD (2001 – current)
Research Sub-investigator, Family Practice

Dr. Renee Rimmer, OD (2008 – current)
Research Sub-investigator - Optometry

Dr. Jonathan Pearlstein, MD (2009 – current)
Research Sub-investigator
Principal Investigator - Neurology

Dr. John Vansant, MD (2010 – current)
Research Sub-investigator
Principal Investigator - Internal Medicine, Rheumatology & Nuclear Medicine

Dr. Kyle Raque, Psy.D. (2010 – current)
Research Sub-investigator, Psychology (Rater)

Lee Tidman, NP (1994 – current)
Research Sub-investigator

Marilyn Williams, NP (2003 – current)
Research Sub-investigator

Camille Ledford, NP (2008 – current)
Research Sub-investigator

Staff Expertise

Dr. Maxwell C. Eblaghie, PhD, CRCP (2007 – current)
Chief Research Officer & Authorized Signatory
Clinical Alliance Research Group (CARGO), LLC, Nashville, TN (2011 – current)
Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, AERI, Duke University, Durham, NC (2005-2007)
Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Cell Biology, Duke University, Durham, NC (2003-2005)
PhD, Cell & Developmental Biology, University of Dundee, Scotland (2000-2003)

Beth Raque, BSc, LPN, CCRP (2008 – current)
Certified Research Study Coordinator

Michelle Lewis, LPN, CCRP (2008 – current)
Certified Research Study Coordinator

Kathryn Dameron, CCRP, CDT (2004-2005, 2011 – current)
Certified Research Study Coordinator

Darlena Reas, CDM (2010 – current)
Clinical Data Manager

Sherry Rogers (2009-2011, 2012 – current)
Recruitment and Retention Specialist

Adrienne Mason, CMA, RSN-PFT (2009 – current)
Research Study Nurse/ PFT Technologist

Patient Demographics

Patient Population in Blue Ridge, GA:

• 97.5% White (Caucasian)
• 0.4% Hispanic/Latino
• 0.2% Black
• 0.3% Asian
• 1.1% Multi-racial
• 0.1% Other
• 50.5% Female
• 49.5% Male
• 10.9% 0-9 years
• 12.5% 10-19 years
• 9.4% 20-29 years
• 12.9% 30-39 years
• 15.7% 40-49 years
• 15.2% 50-59 years
• 12.3% 60-69 years
• 7.8% 70-79 years
• 3.5% 80+ years

Other Information

We use Central IRB.

Interested sponsors and CROs can contact Dr. Eblaghie at: meblaghie@cargoresearch.com.

Office of Administration & Contracts
548 Summit Oaks Ct
Nashville, TN 37221
USA
706-455-9927

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