Research Center Profile:
Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Okanagan Clinical Trials is a medical research company based in
Kelowna, B.C. operating since 1992 conducting many different
clinical trials for pharmaceutical companies. We have conducted
trials on a wide range of disorders including depression, bipolar
disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety, general anxiety,
premenstrual dysphoria, attention deficit disorder, headaches,
obesity, insomnia, diabetes, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Chron’s
disease, Parkinson’s disease, post herpetic neuralgia and
dyslipidemia. We have recently expanded our facilities and are well
equipped to handle a variety of therapeutic areas including
psychiatry, general practice, internal medicine, gastroenterology
and men’s health. We can accommodate studies on both children and
adults.
MISSION STATEMENT:
To achieve excellence in both the conduct of clinical trials for
our pharmaceutical industry clients and in the provision of
compassionate and ethical care to our patients.
We have been operating since 1992 and have considerable
experience conducting clinical trials for the pharmaceutical
industry. We have a psychiatric clinic on site, a general
practitioner and collaborate with other specialists as necessary. A
complete list of our trial experience is available on our
website.
We have worked for Pfizer, Lundbeck, Wyeth, Janssen-Ortho, GlaxoSmithKline, Synectica, Pharmacia, Eli Lilly, Johnson and Johnson, Hoffmann-La Roche, Novartis, Berlex, Sanofi, Bristol Myers Squibb, Eli Lily, Abbott, Labopharm, Solvay, Eisia, Alba Therapeutics, UCB, Biosante, Shering Plough, Forest and Astra Zeneca. A few of the CROs we have worked with include: Quintiles, PPD, Kendle, INC, Paraxel, Optimist and Covance.
We occupy 3,000 square feet on the second floor of an office building that is a remodeled heritage packing house in the cultural district of Kelowna, BC. There is an elevator and we are completely wheelchair accessible. We have a self-contained lab facility. We are 5 minutes from the hospital and are in the city center. The Kelowna International Airport is 15 min away.
Clinics:
Our offices include a psychiatry clinic specializing in mood and
anxiety disorders which sees more than 500 new patients a year.
Bipolar Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder are well
represented.
Equipment:
Reception
Examining rooms
Interview rooms
Physician and Coordinator offices
Work area for CRA
Locked medication storage, temperature monitored
Secure binder storage room
Archival Storage (25 year)
Fax, copier, scanner, color printer
Computers with high-speed internet connections
Remote data entry capable and experienced
Temperature controlled environment
Access to dry ice
Local Lab
-20° and -80° Celsius freezer
Centrifuge
12 lead EKG(telephonic or standard)
Imaging available in Kelowna: CT, MRI, Bone Density (Lunar, DPX
alpha, dual photon x-ray absorptiometry), mammography
Shipping:
FedEx, Compaq, Purolator, World Courier, DHL, and Marken
IRB:
Central or local
We do not offer inpatient facilities.
Principal Investigators
Dr. Paul Latimer, MD, PhD, FRCP(C)
Paul Latimer has more than 25 years experience in clinical
practice, research and administration. After obtaining his medical
degree from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, he did
psychiatric training at Queen's, Oxford and Temple
Universities. After his residency he did a doctorate in medical
science at McMaster University where he was also a Medical Research
Council of Canada Scholar. Since 1983 he has been practicing
psychiatry in Kelowna, B.C. where he has held many administrative
positions and has done numerous clinical trials. He has published
many scientific papers and one book on the psychophysiology of
functional bowel disorders. He is an avid photographer, skier and
outdoorsman.
Degrees and qualifications:
MD, - Queens University, Kingston, Ontario
Current Positions:
Psychiatrist, Kelowna, BC
Previous Professional Experience:
Assistant Professor, McMaster University
Postgraduate Training:
Psychiatry Residency, Queen's University
Dr. Sally Godsell, MD
Sally Godsell had a family practice in the Okanagan from 1986-2005. She is now doing clinical research full time. She received her medical degree from the University of Ottawa and was a flight surgeon with the Canadian Air Force for several years before settling in Kelowna. She has advanced training in aviation medicine, addiction medicine, obstetrics and surgical assistance. Sally enjoys skiing, hiking, snowmobiling and anything involving time spent in the outdoors.
Degrees and qualifications:
MD, 1978 - University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario
Flight Surgeon Diploma, 1980
Addiction Medicine Certification, 1988
Current Positions:
Surgical assist and active privileges, Kelowna General Hospital
Principal and Co-Investigator, Okanagan Clinical Trials
Member of OR committee, Kelowna General Hospital
Previous Professional Experience:
1979 - 1982 - Canadian Forces Medical Officer (Captain), CFB Cold Lake, Alberta
1980 - 1982 - Chief Flight Surgeon, CFB Cold Lake, Alberta
1983 - 1986 - Fort Garry Medical Clinic, Winnipeg, Manitoba
1985 - 1986 - Senior Medical Consultant, Air Canada, Winnipeg, Manitoba
1986 - 1993 - Associate Family Practice, Group 1 Medical, Kelowna, B.C.
1993 - Dr. Sally Godsell, Inc., Kelowna, B.C.
1986 - 2001 - Chairman, Alcohol and Drug Committee, Kelowna General Hospital
1986 - 2001 - Regional and Sessional Physician, Alcohol and Drug programs, Kelowna
1988 - 2001 Lecturer, Chemical Dependency and Drug Withdrawal
Advanced Training:
1979 - 1986 - Aviation Medicine
1980 - 2001 - Addiction Medicine
1995, 1998 - Certification Course in Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation
1999 - Advanced Life Support in Obstetrics
1998 - Present - Advanced Laparoscopic Surgical/Assist
Many Psychiatric Courses, Workshops and Conferences
Site Manager:
Coleen Adderley, LPN
Coleen is a Licensed Practical Nurse with experience working in both Acute care and Clinical Research. At Okanagan Clinical Trials she oversees the clinical operations related to the conduct of trials at our site. She identifies needed resources and assigns individual responsibilities while keeping the office running smoothly. Coleen ensures the site adheres to ICH/GCP guidelines, study timelines and budget. As manager, Coleen ensures we are fully staffed at all times and provides staff with on the job educational and training opportunities on a regular basis. In addition to managing the site, Coleen works closely with patients - providing nursing care and assessments as a Coordinator and filling the role of the site's primary phlebotomy technician.
Regulatory Liaison and Study Coordinator:
Carol Fazekas
Carol is a certified clinical research professional with many years experience as a clinical research assistant and has been involved in all aspects of research coordination. She is our site’s principal regulatory liaison with sponsors and IRBs in completing study start-up documents and ongoing reporting of regulatory issues for all clinical trials conducted at our site. Carol also oversees and coordinates training of new site staff and ensures all staff are trained as per sponsor and protocol requirements. In addition to her broad experience, she has a bachelor's degree in Sociology and is proficient with many software programs and at creating and managing patient databases.
Study Coordinators:
Julana Bredenkamp
Julana joins us from South Africa where she followed a career as a research scientist in process development. She has a masters degree in chemical engineering science for a project which involved the synthesis of a novel compound from laboratory scale through intermediate and pilot scale to production scale. In Canada Julana has managed clinical studies in pain, arrhythmia and dementia. Julana has a special interest in neurological conditions and brings wide experience specifically with Alzheimer's Disease to Okanagan Clinical Trials.
Kathy Ross
Kathy is experienced in a fast-paced, challenging environment having worked for the health authority for several years. She is now participating in the Clinical Research Coordinator Internship program.
Research Assistants:
Tannace Smith
Tannace is an MOA with experience both working with patients, and data entry. She is a bright and pleasant addition to our team. Tannace’s role includes blood processing, vitals and E.C.G capture, as well as data entry for the majority of our studies.
Communications:
Megan Stobbe
Megan has a BA in English and Professional Writing. She co-writes our weekly mental health column, coordinates advertising and website maintenance as well as media relations.
Medical Office Assistant:
Janice Rivett
Janice is our MOA with 30 years of experience working in the medical field. She is very knowledgeable, and has strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Janice is the primary contact for making and confirming appointments.
Kelowna and suburbs have about 150,000 population. It is mainly
a Caucasian population.
We use a central IRB.
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