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Okanagan Clinical Trials is a medical research company based in Kelowna, B.C. operating since 1992. We have conducted clinical 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, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, post herpetic neuralgia, fibromyalgia, celiac disease, opioid-induced constipation and dyslipidemia. We are well equipped to handle a variety of therapeutic areas and ages as listed above.
MISSION STATEMENT:
We have been operating since 1992 and have considerable experience conducting clinical trials. We have a psychiatric clinic, a family 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 Lilly, Abbott, Labopharm, Solvay, Eisia, Alba Therapeutics, UCB, Biosante, Shering Plough, Forest, Otsuka, TauRx, Takeda and Astra Zeneca. A few of the CROs we have worked with include: Quintiles, PPD, Kendle, INC Research, Icon, Parexel, , World Wide Clinical Trials 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 minutes 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
Imaging available in Kelowna: CT, MRI, Bone Density (Lunar, DPX
alpha, dual photon x-ray absorptiometry), mammography
Shipping:
FedEx, Purolator, World Courier, DHL, and Marken
IRB:
Central
Principal Investigators
Dr. Paul Latimer, MD, PhD, FRCP(C)
Paul Latimer has more than 30 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
PhD, Medical Sciences, - McMaster University, Hamilton,
Ontario
FRCPC, - Fellowship in Psychiatry
Current Positions:
Psychiatrist, Kelowna, BC
CEO, Okanagan Clinical Trials
Investigator, Okanagan Clinical Trials
Previous Professional Experience:
Assistant Professor, McMaster University
Medical Research Council of Canada Scholar
Associate Professor (with tenure), Temple University, PA
Psychiatrist, private practice, Kelowna, BC
Active hospital privileges, Kelowna General Hospital
Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Kelowna General Hospital
Chair of Medical Advisory Committee, Kelowna General Hospital
President of Medical Staff, Kelowna General Hospital
Director of Psychiatric Services, Kelowna General Hospital
Physician Director, Central Okanagan Mental Health Program
Postgraduate Training:
Psychiatry Residency, Queen's University
Doctorate, Medical Science, McMaster 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:
Principal and Co-Investigator, Okanagan Clinical Trials
Surgical assist and active privileges, Kelowna General Hospital
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.
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
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.
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.
Other Staff:
Kelowna and suburbs have about 150,000 population.
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