Research Center Profile:
Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Community Research Foundation, Inc. is an independent, multi-therapeutic, inpatient and outpatient clinical research site located in the heart of Miami next to Coral Gables, Fl. Our site is centrally located; 5-10 minutes away from 4 different Hospitals, 2 minutes away from major state highways, 9 miles or about 15 minutes away from Miami International Airport, and Hotels all over the area. CRF has conducted Phase I, II, III and IV clinical trials in both children and adults. Our site is over 3,000 square feet. We have completed studies in a variety of therapeutic areas for many different pharmaceutical companies and Clinical Research Organizations (CROs). Our site is dedicated 100% to research and our patients. Both of our investigators have their own active practice as family/general doctors and surgery, their databases and our own database add up to over 4,500 patients, all in different therapeutic areas. We believe it is our experienced staff, dedication to our patients and the commitment to our clients that makes our facility stand out above the rest. Our hardworking, passionate, friendly crew makes studies placed at CRF a positive experience for both the sponsor and the patients.
Advantages we offer at CRF:
Consistently meet or exceed enrollment expectations
Excellent patient compliance and retention record
Flexible scheduling for patients
1-2 weeks turnaround of regulatory documents and contracts
Utilize both central and local IRBs
Standard Operating Procedures in place
Emphasis on the use of Good Clinical Practices to meet each sponsor's needs
Easy access to Investigators
Access to a metropolitan population exceeding 1 million
CLIA-certified laboratory
Certified coordinators and Principal Investigator
CPR certified staff
All staff certified in shipment of hazardous materials (IATA, DOT)
In Community Research Foundation over the years we have preformed a large amount of studies in many different therapeutic areas. We have worked with many different sponsors and CRO's in studies from phase I, II, II and IV. We also have a large network of doctors in different specialties. In order to expedite the turnaround time of the regulatory documentation we have the ability to work with a central IRB.
If you want more information do not hesitate to contact us and we will be glad to answer all of your questions.
Infusion
Clinical Laboratory
Level 3 Surgical Room
Recovery area
Temperature controlled, double locked Pharmacy
Centrifuge
Freezer (-2 to -8C)
Freezer (-30 C)
Secure Record Retention
Examination rooms
EKG machine
Spirometer
Both our investigators, Josefa L. Binker, M.D., Certified Investigator, and Dr. Rodolfo Binker, M.D. have their own private practice, and alternate participation in research studies as Principal Investigator and Sub-Investigator. Our Investigators have worked in a wide range of therapeutic areas in research, such as: Atopic Dermatitis, Healthy studies, Infected Wounds, Hypertension, Pain Management, Down syndrome, Asthma, Pain Management with controlled substances, Diabetes Mellitus type 2, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Osteoarthritis, Vaccines and Coagulation, COPD and many more.
Josefa L. Binker, M.D. has been practicing for over 25 years, she is a Cofounder of our site, and has participated in research for over 8 years. She is also a Certified Principal Investigator.
Rodolfo Binker, M.D. has been practicing for over 25 years, and has 5 years of research experience.
Rodolfo Binker, Jr, CCRP has been the site manager, coordinator and also a Cofounder of CRF since we opened in 2006.
Elizabeth Maya, CCRP has over 5 years of experience as a study coordinator.
Yunaiky Rivera has 7 years of experience in research doing regulatory documentation and as a study coordinator.
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