Research Center Profile:
Women's Health Research
Women's Health Research (WHR) was established in 1998 to
provide resources and expertise for the evaluation of
pharmaceuticals and medical devices related to women’s health. WHR
is dedicated to the ethical performance of clinical research
studies. Using good clinical practice guidelines, our organization
is driven to complete studies in a timely, ethical, and efficient
manner. Patient care is our primary focus with a strong commitment
to education and advancement of knowledge. To this day, WHR remains
committed exclusively to advancing research in women’s health.
Micah S. Harris, M.D., Medical Director, has been dedicated to
providing women with the highest level of medical care for over 16
years. Throughout this time, Dr. Harris and his associates have
made quality clinical research a part of their practice. His
integrity and compassionate care has earned him the respect of
patients, staff, and his fellow physicians.
Women's Health Research affords sponsors exposure to
clinical investigators with more than 15 years of combined clinical
research experience, along with a staff of certified, professional
study coordinators. Our strict adherence to study protocols is
exemplary. Women’s Health Research has a proven track record of
rapid enrollment, treatment and patient compliance. Women's
Health Research conducts Phase II-IV drug and device trials.
Sponsors/CRO’s with whom we have worked:
- Smith Kline Beecham
- 3M
- TAP Pharmaceuticals
- Conceptus
- MedImmune
- G.D. Searle
- Organon, Inc.
- ICI Pharmaceutical
- Ovabloc, Inc.
- Solvay Pharmaceuticals
- Barr Laboratories
- Warner Lambert
- Biosante
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- Ortho McNeil
- Microsulis Corporation
- BEI
- Gynecare/Ethicon
- Biosphere
- Ayerst Laboratories
- RW John Pharmaceutical
- Schering-Plough
- Pfizer
- Parke Davis
- Schering Pharmaceutical
- Bristol Myers Squibb
- Monogen
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- Wisconsin Pharmaceuticals
- Research Institute
- Sepracor
- Novacept
- Adiana
- Eli Lilly
- Barrier Therapeutics
- Roche
- Upsher Smith
- Wyeth
- MedTap International
- PPD
- Paragon
Biomedical
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Areas of Interest and Clinical Research Experience include:
- Coronary Health
- Vascular Health
- Menstrual Disorders
- Endometriosis
- Contraception
- Menopause
- Sterilization
- STDs
- Endometrial hyperplasia
- Genital Herpes
- Gynecological infections
- Urinary disorders
- Vaginal Infections
- Yeast Infections
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- Pain Management
- Incontinence
- Osteoporosis
- Obesity
- Polycystic ovarian syndrome
- Arthritis
- Pregnancy, labor & delivery
- Cervical Dysplasia
- Dysmennorhea
- Fibrocystic breast disease
- Genitourinary prolapse
- Hormone therapy
- Adhesion prevention
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- Infertility
- Nutraceuticals
- Ovarian cysts
- Premenopause
- Vaginitis
- Post-partum depression
- Asthma
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Vulvar Dysplasia and carcinoma
- Reproductive health
- Surgical studies
- Surgical instrumentation
- Uterine
fibroids
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Women's Health Research is uniquely situated at the
forefront of clinical research in one of the nation’s fastest
growing cities. Our central location is easily accessible to public
transportation, freeways, and the Phoenix International airport. We
are located in a medical office complex adjacent to a 270+ bed
community hospital. Our research center consists of 6,000 sq. ft.
of clinical space with an additional 3,000 sq. ft. of
administrative space. Our clinical practice services over 30,000
patients. We have both an in-office surgical suite and a
state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical facility on campus. Procedures
available at our center include fetal monitoring, ultrasonography,
saline infusion sonohysterography, colposcopy, endometrial biopsy,
hysteroscopy, sterilization procedures, laparoscopy, and LEEP
procedures.
Micah S. Harris, M.D.
Medical Director & Principal Investigator
Micah Harris, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., has been conducting clinical research trials for over 16 years. In 1998, he and the late Dr. Jay
Cooper, opened the first clinical research facility, Women's
Health Research, in Arizona designed for the evaluation of new
medications and medical/surgical devices for the advancement of
women’s healthcare.
Dr. Harris is a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and
holds a medical degree from the University of South Florida College
of Medicine. He completed his postgraduate training at the
University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.
Dr. Harris’ research as been published in both the Journal of
Reproductive Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology and he has
served as investigator for over 100 clinical trials.
Shelly Renee Crosson P.A.-C
Investigator
Since joining Women's Health Research in late 2007, Shelly
has participated in over 8 clinical trials. Shelly is well
versed in ICH guidelines and Good Clinical Practice. She holds a
Master of Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies and
is a board certified P.A. and received her undergraduate degree,
Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, at Arizona State
University.
Our dedicated and committed research team includes:
- Director of Regulatory Affairs
- Certified clinical research coordinators
- Certified physician assistant
- Clinical research assistant
- Administrators
Other distinguishing information:
- Women's Health Research has received recognition as the
fastest enrolling site in a number of trials we have
conducted.
- Experienced in Remote Data Entry
- Central IRB
Ann W. Becker, BBA
Director
Women's Health Research
6036 N. 19th Avenue, Suite 400-A & 401
Phoenix, AZ 85015
USA
Phone: 602-249-3050
Fax: 602-249-7117
EMail: crc@whraz.com
Web Site: http://www.whraz.com
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