Contact Information

Contact: Brenda S. Atchison, Executive Vice President of Client Relations

Phone: 615.591.0211

Center Information

Brenda S. Atchison, Executive Vice President of Client Relations
Irene Palmer, Vice President of Business Development
Alliance for Multispecialty Research, LLC
1928 Alcoa Hwy., Suite B-107
Knoxville, TN 37920
615-591-0211
amrteam@amrllc.com
www.amrllc.com

Currently Enrolling Trials

Company Overview

The Alliance for Multispecialty Research (AMR) is an industry-leading clinical research company comprising 17 of the most highly experienced clinical research centers in the United States. Founded in 1994, AMR centers have enrolled over 145,000 subjects and completed more than 7,700 Phase I-IV clinical trials across a broad range of therapeutic areas, including studies evaluating pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and bioequivalent/bioavailability.

AMR has access to over 657,000 patients, allowing us to perform detailed searches to promptly identify prospective subjects. Our proven experience, streamlined processes, and vast resources empower us to consistently meet or exceed study enrollment targets. We employ intentional strategies designed to optimize enrollment and retention, resulting in an average enrollment rate of more than 110%, and an average retention rate of more than 92% across all therapeutic areas.

The AMR Advantage

AMR conducts multi-center clinical trials using optimized processes to maximize economies of scale, compress timelines, and minimize costs. Expert AMR investigators also routinely perform expanded feasibility assessments and protocol design consults with sponsors and CRO partners. AMR’s success is built upon a proven history of rapid, effective subject recruitment combined with consistent, accurate data. Our deep-rooted industry relationships, extensive databases, adept staff, and vast practical experience offer distinct advantages:

Enhanced collaboration between PI, center staff, & sponsor / CRO
Rapid multi-center start up
Industry-leading quality systems
Access to precise and diverse subject populations
Flexible and responsive to changing study needs
Options for centralized or direct-to-center communication
Centralized marketing initiatives for maximum buying power
Dedicated subject recruitment and retention divisions
Single point of contact
Single budget and contract

AMR Offers:

126 investigators with over 400 years of combined clinical research experience across 20 different medical specialties
The ability to recruit across a wide range of diverse populations
Feasibility and regulatory document submission within 48 hours
Master operating policies and guidelines, providing higher quality and more efficient services
The ability to use central or local IRBs, laboratories, and other vendors
Industry certifications and registrations such as Federal Wide Assurance numbers, GDUFA, and CLIA/CAP
Center-specific training including CFR, ICH/GCP, and HIPAA compliance
Centralized project management and quality assurance
Regularly scheduled meetings and teleconferences to confer on specific study details
Post-study debriefings
Continual education of staff and study volunteers
Extended visit hours / days to accommodate subjects’ schedules
Solutions & Expertise

Vaccine Experience
From preventive, to bioterrorism and therapeutic vaccines, AMR centers have mastered the art of vaccine research. Stellar performance in vaccine clinical trials has earned AMR a reputation of excellence across the industry. AMR is a three-time recipient of the World Vaccine Congress’s Vaccine Industry Excellence (ViE) Award for “Best Clinical Trial Site or Network” (2013, 2015, 2017) and was a finalist for this prestigious award in 2018. Vaccine clinical experience includes:
- 567 Vaccine Studies
- 62 Phase 1 Vaccine Studies
- 46 Vaccine Indications
- 47 Pharmaceutical and Bio-Tech Companies
- 35,039 Subjects Enrolled
- 136% Average Enrollment Goal Achieved
- 96% Average Retention Rate (for trials < 6 months)
- Access to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric populations
- Extensive experience with government agencies including BARDA, DMID, DoD, HHS, HRPO, NIAID, NIH, and the US Army
AMR centers are fully equipped to conduct complex vaccine trials with precision. Specific capabilities and certifications include:
- Local PBMC processing
- Established local IBC committees
- Biosafety level I & II certifications
- Sterile drug preparation environments
- Federal Wide Assurance (FWA) numbers
- Overnight stay capabilities
- Proficient pharmacy teams experienced in complex vaccine preparation and administration
Therapeutic Experience
Historically, AMR clinical research centers have enrolled more than 145,000 subjects in 7,749 clinical trials. AMR’s extensive experience includes Phase I-IV healthy volunteer trials, device trials, and disease-specific trials across a wide range of therapeutic areas. The following list summarizes AMR’s primary areas of expertise:
- Cardiology / Cardiovascular / Cardiac Surgery
- Dermatology
- Devices / Diagnostics
- Endocrinology
- Gastroenterology
- General / Plastic Surgery
- Hematology / Oncology
- Immunological Solutions
- Infectious Diseases
- Musculoskeletal / Connective Tissue Disorders
- Neurology
- Nutrition Solutions
- Ophthalmology / Optometry
- Orthopedics
- Otolaryngology
- Pain / Nausea and/or Emesis Management
- Pediatrics
- Phase I / Healthy Volunteer
- Podiatry
- Psychiatry
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
- Rheumatology
- Smoking / Modified-Risk Tobacco Products
- Urology / Nephrology
- Vaccine Solutions
- Vascular / Vascular Surgery
- Virology
- Women’s Health
Responsive Solutions

AMR centers offer responsive solutions, intentionally designed for each unique project. Our flexible model allows clients to custom-design a project management plan that works best for their trial.

Integrated Solution: Sponsors and CROs can choose from a centralized option, maximizing efficiencies using a central point of contact and standardized documents.

Direct-to-Center Solution: Clients can elect a direct-to-site approach, capitalizing on existing deep relationships with our local centers and investigators.

AMR Locations
- Center for Pharmaceutical Research
  1010 Carondelet Dr., Suite 426
  Kansas City, MO 64114
  O: 816.943.0770 | F: 816.942.3195
  President, General Manager, PI: John E. Ervin, MD, FACP, FACR
  Business Development: Jason Huntington
  jervin@cprkc.com | newstudy@cprkc.com
- Central Kentucky Research Associates
- Clinical Physiology Associates
- Clinical Research Associates of Tidewater
- Clinical Research Consortium – Arizona
- Clinical Research Consortium – Nevada
- Clinical Research of South Florida
- Coastal Clinical Research
- Heartland Research Associates
- New Orleans Center for Clinical Research
- Volunteer Research Group
AMR Affiliate Locations
- Heartland Medical
  309 N. Broad Street
  New Tazewell, TN 37825
  O: 423.626.7297, ext. 2234 | F: 423.626.0275
  PI: Charles, DeBusk, MD
  Site Director: Cindy DeBusk
  heartlandnt@gmail.com
- MediSphere Medical Research Center