Family Allergy and Asthma Research Institute is a group of multi-therapeutic outpatient clinical sites specializing in research, education, testing and treatment of pediatric and adult allergy and asthma patients. We have seven offices serving populations in Southern Indiana, Metropolitan Louisville and three rural offices in South Central Kentucky. The Research Center, (Family)Allergy and Asthma Research Institute (FAARI) is located in the South End of Louisville and is easily accessible by car and public transportation. Louisville International Airport is within 3 miles of the Research Center.

The experienced, hardworking team members at FAARI are dedicated to the goal of a positive experience and outcome for both the study patient and sponsor.

Some qualities that make FAARI an outstanding center are:

• Good clinical practice to meet the individual needs of sponsors
• Continuing in-house Quality Assurance Program
• Experienced Research Coordinators and support staff
• Easy access to investigators
• Facilities and staff solely dedicated to clinical research
• Location within the large Metropolitan area of Louisville
• Computerized database of over 15,000 research patients
• Completion of over 90 studies with more than 50 pharmaceutical and Clinical Research Organizations

FAARI has specialized in clinical research for more than 5 years. We have experience with Phase II, III and IV clinical trials. Our research interests include:

• Asthma
• Allergic Rhinitis
• Sinusitis
• Urticaria
• Heartburn/Reflux
• Chronic Bronchitis
• Pediatrics
• o Migraine Headache
• Rx to OTC
• Pharmoeconomics
• Quality of Life
• COPD

We are interested in expanding our clinical trials experience to other areas such as hypertension and migraine headaches. We have completed research studies with Glaxo Wellcome, Astra Merck, SmithKline Beecham, Ciba Geigy, Astra USA, Zeneca, Pfizer, Schering-Plough, Forest, Hoechst Marion Roussel, Rhone-Poulenc Rorer, Muro, Abbott, Boehringer Ingelheim, Janssen, Sepracor and ViroPharm. We work well with CRO's. We are frequently the top enroller for studies in which we participate.

The FAARI Research Center includes:

• 5,400 square foot, state-of-the-art facility
• 11 exam rooms
• PFT & Rhinoscopy rooms
• Laboratory with -22° Freezer
• ECG machines
• Skin testing
• Computerized spirometry and tympanometry testing capabilities
• Perform specialized methacholine and challenge testing
• Dedicated space for research staff and monitors
• Access to copiers, fax machines and telephones
• Rigorous OSHA requirements for all nursing and laboratory personnel
• Our office is the only double certified pollen and mold counting center in the state of Kentucky and Southern Indiana by the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
• Secured storage for drug and study records
• Dedicated examination rooms

Stephen J. Pollard, M.D., FA.A.A.A.I., Research Director, is a 1975 graduate of the University of Louisville. He completed his residency in pediatrics and a fellowship in allergy and immunology at the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He is board certified in pediatrics (1980) and a Diplomate of the American Board of Allergy & Immunology (1983). He is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Louisville. He has been the principal investigator in many clinical research studies.

James L. Sublett, M.D., FA.A.A.A.I., Medical Director, is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Medicine and continued his training there, completing a residency in pediatrics and two additional years as a Fellow in allergy & immunology. He remains active with the University School of Medicine as Section Chief for Allergy & Immunology and Associate Clinical Professor in Pediatrics. Dr. Sublett is board certified in pediatrics (1980) and Allergy and Immunology (1981). He is the National Medical Director of VAACA (Vivra Allergy and Asthma CareAmerica). He is actively involved in clinical research and has served as principal & sub-investigator in many research studies.

Timothy A. Feger, M.D., FA.A.A.A.I., is a 1990 graduate of the University School of Medicine. He completed his residency in pediatrics at the University of Louisville Kosair-Childrens Hospital in 1993 and completed a two year fellowship in June 1995 at the Medical College of Georgia in allergy, asthma & immunology. Dr. Feger is board certified in pediatrics (1993) and is board certified in allergy & immunology (1995). He has worked in laboratory and clinical research.

Deidra Henley Sanders, MSN, C.F.N.P., received her nursing degree from Murray State University. She continued her graduate studies at the University of Kentucky receiving a Masters of Science in Nursing in 1978. In 1996 she completed the Family Nurse practitioner program at Spalding University. She has been actively involved in research as a sub-investigator.

Monica Lillis Bell, MSN, CFNP received her nursing degree from Albright College. She continued her graduate studies at Pennsylvania State University receiving a Master of Nursing in Family Health in 1977.She has been involved in research as a sub-investigator and joined Family Allergy and Asthma Research Institute in 2000.

Laura A. Howell, MSN, CPNP received her nursing degree from Spalding University. She continued her graduate studies at the University of Cincinnati, receiving a Masters of Science Pediatric Nurse Practitioner in 1996. She has been involved in research as a sub-investigator, and joined Family Allergy and Asthma Research Institute in 1999.

Christy M. Yates, CFNP received her nursing degree from the University of Kentucky. She continued her graduate studies at Spalding University, receiving a Masters of Science in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner. Additionally she completed the Women's Health Nurse Practitioner Program at the University of Louisville in 1999. She has been involved in research as a sub-investigator with Family Allergy and Asthma Research Institute since 2000.

Jason Guin, M.D. is a 1997 graduate of University of Arkansas for Medical Services. He completed his residency at the University of Arkansas St. Bernard's Regional Medical Center in 1998, his pediatric residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2001 and a two-year fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in 2003 in Allergy and Immunology. Dr. Guin is board certified in Pediatrics and Allergy and Immunology. He serves as sub-investigator in our studies.

Damon B. Coyle, M.D., F.A.A.P. is a 1998 graduated of University of Louisville - School of Medicine. He completed his Pediatric residency at University of Tennessee College of Medicine in 2001 and a two-year fellowship in Allergy and Immunology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in 2003. Dr. Coyle is board certified in Pediatrics and Allergy and Immunology. He serves as sub-investigator in our studies.

Juliane C. Morris, MHA, Administrator

Patti Hall, RN, BSN, CCRC, Director of Clinical Research
Member, ACRP
8 years Clinical Research Experience

Lori Meurer, MA, CCRC, Research Coordinator
Member, ACRP
6 years Clinical Research Experience

Lori Ford, LPN, Research Coordinator
2 years Clinical Research Experience

Debra Sampson, MA, Executive Assistant
Clinical Research

Our practice consults with approximately 4,500 new patients per year for comprehensive allergy workups and 9,000 continuing care appointments annually. Over 20,000 current patients record are accessible by our Medic computerized practice management system. Our clinical research database includes over 9,000 research participants. We currently serve approximately 6,000 asthmatics patient with the remainder of patients having allergic rhinitis, chronic, stinging in a insect hyperactivity, urticaria and other allergic related problems.

Study volunteers can call:

502-368-0732 or 1-800-999-1249 for more information on participating in clinical trials.

CenterWatch is listing the following trials that are actively recruiting patients at this center.

• Adolescent/Adult Asthma Study.
• COPD Study
• Evaluation of using an immunizing extract/vaccine under the tongue rather than by injection for ragweed
• Pediatric Asthma Study - Ages 5-11.
• Pediatric Perennial Allergic Rhinitis (PAR) Study.

For more information, please contact:

Patti Hall, RN, BSN, CCRC
Director of Clinical Research
Family Allergy and Asthma Research Institute
Bluegrass Avenue Medical Plaza
1700 Bluegrass Avenue
Louisville, KY 40215 USA
Phone: 502-368-0732
Fax: 502-363-1165
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Last updated on April 29, 2008

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