Our private-practice is a group of 15 physicians with two locations, who also conduct clinical research trials. This is often a wonderful opportunity for patients as they are offered the latest research advancements as an option for treatment. It also ensures our physicians are informed of the most current medical information and treatment options available. Our physicians have staff privileges at all the Albany and Troy, academic and community Hospitals. They also consult and direct at In-Patient and Out-Patient Pulmonary rehabs and two local Sleep / Wake centers, as well as Chest Clinics. With the opening of our new Troy location in February 2005 , PCCS will have it’s very own Sleep Center with four beds available for day/night sleep studies.

Our practice has been involved with clinical research for since 1998. We have participated in numerous OutPatient trials, phases II through IV.

The Pulmonary diseases we specialize in include; COPD, Sleep Disorders, Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis, Asthma, Pneumonia, Sarcoidosis, Emphysema, Smoking Cessation, and Bronchiectasis.

Previous Sponsors/CROs include:

• Forest / InSite Clinical Trials
• Bio-Technology General
• Biogen / Covance
• Bristol-Myers Squibb / PPD Development
• Genentech/CTMS
• Glaxo Welcome
• Bayer
• ONO Pharmaceutical / Pharmanet
• Pfizer / RPS
• Chiron Corporation (formerly PathoGenesis)
• Byk Gulden

Current Sponsors/CROs include:

• GlaxoSmithKline/Paragon Biomedical
• Boehringer Ingelheim
• ALTANA / ICON
• Genentech / Novartis / COVANCE
• Astra Zeneca

Our offices are conveniently located in Albany and nearby Troy., with our research conducted primarily in the Albany office. Many procedures are conveniently done on-site such as: Spirometry, Oximetry, X-rays, Phlebotomy, Arterial Blood Gas testing. We also have several Licensed Respiratory therapists and a body box system for full Pulmonary Function Testing. Other procedures such as MRIs or CT scans can also be done within the Business Park or at one of the nearby hospitals. We are also within close proximity to the Albany International Airport and have access to public transportation.

Principal / Sub - Investigators Expertise:

Name	Specialty and Board Certified
Geoffrey L. Serfilippi, MD	Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine
Anthony J. Cagino, MD	Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine
Dennis A. Gort, MD	Pulmonology, Critical Care Medicine
Rita S. Alowitz, NP	Adult Medicine, Sleep Disorders

Clinical Research Staff	Position	Research
Barbara M. Diggins, RN, CCRC	Manager/Study Coordinator	7 yrs. exp.
Dora M. Anderson, RN	Study Coordinator	1 1/2. yrs. exp.
Respiratory Staff	Role in Clinical Trials	Experience
Mary Jane Walton, RRT	Pulmonary Function Testing	4 years
Marie Malinowski, RRT	Pulmonary Function Testing	2 years
Hydee Yonkers, RRT	Pulmonary Function Testing	1 year

We have a database of over 36,000 patients

We have participated in trials including:

• Asthma (mod - severe)
• COPD (multiple studies)
• Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
• Community-Acquired Respiratory Tract Infections
• Bronchiectasis
• COPD / Diabetes Mellitus

We are located in the Capital District area of the state with a population of more than 220,000.

Our patient population base is spread from the Catskills to the Adirondacks.

Full-time and Part-time, dedicated, Clinical Research Coordinators with over 24 years combined, nursing experience

Can use Central IRB

Access to Central and Local laboratories
On-Site:

• 20° Sub-zero temperature freezer
• Secure storage for study supplies and medications.
• Separate source document charting
• Experienced with EDC systems
• Spiromety, Body Box PFTs with licensed Respiratory Therapists
• ECG, Pulse Oximetry, and Holter monitor experience
• Veinapuncture

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

• Exciting New Investigational Research Trial for COPD
• Exciting New Investigational Research Trial for COPD (Troy, NY)
• Research Trial for COPD
• Research Trial for COPD (Troy, NY)
• Trouble breathing? Investigational research trial for subjects with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease).
• Trouble breathing? Investigational research trial for subjects with COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease). (Troy, NY)

For more information, please contact:

Barb Diggins, RN, CCRC
Clinical Research Manager
Pulmonary and Critical Care Services, P.C.
Executive Woods
5 Palisades Drive, Suite 100
Albany, NY 12205 USA
Phone: 518-438-4496 Ext. 4283
Fax: 518-438-5803
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Last updated on August 21, 2008