Therapeutic Areas

Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Dermatology
Endocrinology
Gastroenterology
Immunology
Internal Medicine
Musculoskeletal
Nutrition and Weight Loss
Obstetrics/Gynecology (Women’s Health)
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Vaccines

Center Overview

Biofortis Clinical Research is a dedicated research facility with experience in Phase II through Phase IV pharmaceutical trials. Many nutrition and food industry trials have also been completed. The center conducts clinical research to evaluate the safety and health effects of investigational drug products, nutriceuticals, and food industry components. While the site has special emphasis on cholesterol management, we also conduct trials in clinical nutrition, obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cognition, women’s health, men’s health, and other conditions.

History

Dr. Kevin Maki, Ph D, originally founded Provident Clinical Research in 2007. The company was recently acquired by Biofortis, a subdivision of Meuriux Nutrisciences in April 2011. This merger has expanded our capabilities within nutritional research.

Mission

At Biofortis, our mission is to advance the science of chronic disease prevention through innovative research. In doing so, we hope to contribute to the development of safe and effective ways to help people live longer, healthier lives.

Core Values

• Dealing ethically and honestly with our clients
• Producing quality work, on time, and within budget
• Minimizing sources of client frustration
• Realizing a fair profit at a reasonable cost to our clients

Performance Metrics

Clinical Research Experience

Our areas of expertise and experience are in the fields of:

• Dyslipidemia / Lipid Metabolism
• Diabetes / Carbohydrate Metabolism
• Obesity / Metabolic Syndrome
• Cardiovascular Disease / Hypertension
• Gout
• Vaccinations
• Clinical Nutrition / Functional Foods / Food Safety
• Epidemiology / Population Studies
• Exercise Physiology / Strength / Cardiopulmonary Fitness
• Men’s and Women’s Health
• Sexual Dysfunction
• Weight loss/Satiety
• Cognition

Selected Sponsors Biofortis has worked with:

Selected CROs Biofortis has worked with:

Facility Description

Biofortis Clinical Research is located in Addison, Illinois, a western suburb of Chicago, and occupies 9,765 square feet of dedicated research space. The city and the surrounding municipalities consist of an ethnically diverse population. There is access to public transportation via bus and the Wood Dale METRA train stop. The center is only 14 miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport.

DIAGNOSTIC CAPABILITIES & EQUIPMENT

ADDITIONAL SITE FEATURES & EXPERIENCE

• CLIA certified lab (waived testing)
• DEA licensed
• Dedicated monitoring rooms
• Dry ice
• EDC
• High-speed wireless internet
• IVRS
• Phone & fax
• Temperature controlled locked drug storage

Investigator Experience

Dr. Kevin Maki, PhD: Dr. Maki has his PhD in Epidemiology/Public Health Sciences from University of Illinois at Chicago. He is a Diplomate and on the Board of Governors at the Accreditation Council for Clinical Lipidology. Additionally, he holds an Advanced Certification in Lipidology/Clinical Lipid Specialist, and is a Fellow at the National Lipid Association. Dr Maki has been published extensively and has led many studies in the field of cardiovascular disease, lipidology, metabolism, and nutrition.

Dr. Andrea Lawless MD: Dr. Andrea Lawless is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician and a Diplomate of the American Board of Clinical Lipidology. Her training was done at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, Illinois. She joined Biofortis in 2008.

Dr. Kathleen Kelley MD: Dr. Kathleen Kelley is a Board Certified Internal Medicine Physician and a certified Medical Review Officer. Her training was done at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois. She joined Biofortis in 2009.

There is a physician on site during all the open hours of the clinic. A physician is available 24 hours per day for emergencies and study related issues.

Staff Expertise

• 4 Experienced Coordinators
• 2 Certified Coordinators
• 2 Certified Medical Assistants
• 4 Research Assistants
• 2 Registered Dieticians
• Registered Nurse
• Lab Manager
• Office Manager
• Site Director

Patient Demographics

DuPage County has an estimated population of 932,670 (U.S. Census Bureau 2006 estimate). Addison and its surrounding municipalities consist of an ethnically diverse population. Our current location is exposed to an estimated 33,900 vehicles daily.

Contact Center

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