Research Center Profile:
Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Nisus Research, a department of McLaren Northern Michigan, is located in Petoskey, Michigan. Since 1984, Nisus Research has been conducting clinical trials for Phase II, Phase III and Phase IIIb/IV drug and device trials. The dedicated and experienced research staff works in collaboration with more than 200 multi-specialty physicians, affiliated with McLaren Northern Michigan.
Nisus Research allows access to new therapies and diagnostics as a unique compliment to the high level of care, offered to patients utilizing this regional referral center.
Nisus Research provides administrative and study coordinator support to physicians in the conduct of clinical trials. These trials interface well with the inpatient and outpatient medical care provided by our experienced physicians.
The name, “Nisus” means to “endeavor or strive”. It was chosen based on the department’s mission to support the good health of area residents, by providing them with a quality research program. To date, Nisus has conducted over 270 clinical trials with more than 2050 volunteer participants.
Number of Studies Conducted:
275+ Number of Studies Actually Completed:
275+ Number of Active Patients in the Database:
125+ Regulatory Submission Turn-Around Time:
4 Week(s) Average Number of Total Patients Enrolled:
20 Average Percent of Total Patients Randomized:
99% Average Percent of ‘Completed’ Studies that met Enrollment Goals:
95% EDC Capabilities:
Yes
We have conducted trials in the following areas:
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Atrial Fibrillation
Breast Cancer
Carotid Stenting
Cellulitis
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
Coronary Artery Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis Prevention
Diabetes
Dialysis
Hepatitis C
Hip Fracture
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Lung Cancer
Myocardial Infarction
Pacemaker
Pulmonary Embolism
Osteoarthritis
Osteoporosis
Pancreatic Cancer
Renal Failure
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Peripherial Vascular Disease
Pneumonia
Shingles
Total Knee Replacement
Total Hip Replacement
Wrist Fracture
We have worked with the following sponsors and CROs:
Abbott
Akzo Nobel
Alexion
Anthera
Amgen
Aphton
Arginox
A.R. Kamm
Astra Zeneca
Aventis
Basilea
Bayer
Boehringer-Ingelheim
Boots
Brigham/Women’s Hospital
Bristol-Myers Squibb
BurroughsWellcome
Cancer Trials Support Group
Cardiac Pacemaker
Cardiome
Chrysalis
Ciba-Geigy
Cordis
Corgentec
Cor Therapeutics
Covance
CVT Therapeutics
DuPont
Duke Clinical Research
Eli Lilly
Episphere
Fauulding
G.D. Searle
G.H. Besselaar
Genentec
Glaxo
Hoechst-Roussel
Hesperion
Hoffman-LaRoche
ICON
J and J
Kendle
Knoll
Lundbeck
Luitpold
Medtronic
Millenium
Merck
NHLBI
Novartis
Orthologic
Otsuka
Pfizer
Pharmanet
Proctor & Gamble
Quintiles
Sanofi-aventis
Schering-Plough
Smith –Kline Beecham
Southwest Oncology Group
The National Surgical Adjuvant Breast and Bowel Project
The Gynecological Oncology Group
Takeda
TIMI Study Group
Upjohn
Vasogen
Yamanouchi
McLaren Northern Michigan, and nearby multi-specialty physician offices are located on Lake Michigan’s Little Traverse Bay. We offer experienced clinical trial capabilities in both inpatient and outpatient studies, in numerous therapeutic areas.
202 licensed bed regional referral center
ICU, CVU, Emergency Department
Over 200 multi-specialty physicians, with staff privileges
Open heart surgery, state-of-the-art Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Laboratory
EKG, Holter monitoring, Treadmill, Transesophageal Echocardiography, Nuclear Imaging
Dedicated clinical research coordinators and an administrative assistant
CLIA / CAP certified laboratory
Comfortable patient waiting areas and exam rooms
Daily Express courier pick-up
Remote data entry capabilities
High speed fax on dedicated line
Comprehensive telephone system with voicemail and physician direct service
High speed internet, with E-mail
On-site patient record accessibility
Nisus Research occupies a locked, limited access area with secured cabinets for storage of study drug. We are located 4 ½ hours northwest of Detroit, and are easily accessible by both the Pellston and Traverse City Airports.
Nisus Research provides well versed physicians whose specialty areas of expertise and interest are extensive:
Harry T. Colfer, M.D. : 29 years Clinical Research Experience
Mark C. Antonishen, M.D. : 21 years Clinical Research Experience
H. Gunner Deery, II, M.D. : 17 years Clinical Research Experience
Irene Kazmers, M.D. : 10 years Clinical Research Experience
Charles J. Huebner M.D. :15 years Clinical Research Experience
Andrew Teklinski, M.D. : 9 years Clinical Research Experience
Cardiovascular
Dermatology
Emergency
Endocrinology
General Vascular Surgery
Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine
Nephrology
Neurology
Obstetrics / Gynecology
Oncology/ Hematology
Ophthalmology
Othopaedics
Radiation Therapy
Plastic Surgery
Pulmonary Medicine
Rheumatology
Urology
The Nisus Research staff is experienced in a variety of areas offering more than 25 years of nursing experience. The research study coordinators are Certified Clinical Research Coordinators (CCRC) through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
The Nisus Research staff includes:
Denise Antonishen, RN, BSN, CCRC
Betsy Johnson, RN
Colleen M. Shaw, RN, BSN, CCRC
Barbara E. Stone, RN, MSN, CCRC
Peggy Ward, RN, CCRC
Suzanne VanAlstyne
Nisus Research recruits study participants from a population of more than 350,000 residents, from Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula, encompassing 24 counties.
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