Available Resources Experienced research nurses ACRP Certified research nurse IATA Certified staff Experience with IVRS, IWRS, E-Diaries and various EDC modules Experienced investigators in multi-therapeutic areas Ability to utilize central IRB’s Full Local laboratory available Centrifuge Access to dry ice -20 freezer and refrigerator for specimen storage Locked and limited access investigational storage areas (Ambient, Refrigerator and Freezer) Paper and electronic medical records High speed unrestricted internet access Monitoring areas available on all campuses Access to auxiliary services available within WK Health System (radiology etc.) Site Details The mission of the Clinical Research department is to provide our physicians and patients optimal treatment options and access to the most current technology. Research activities are managed from a centralized approach thereby providing continuity, experience and extensive resources to each project. The research staff are well trained in all disciplines of clinical research and are dedicated to performing high quality studies producing valid data. Statistics 650,000 patient encounters per year 500,000 patients in database 72% of commercial patient visits at Willis-Knighton One of the largest health systems in Louisiana 290 physicians in system of which 90% are employees, 65% are primary care and 35% specialist 4000+ births per year Therapeutic Areas Cardiology Dermatology ENT Endocrinology Family Practice Infectious Disease Internal Medicine Orthopedic OB / GYN Ophthalmology Pain Management Pediatric Pulmonary Surgery (Plastic & Reconstruction) Urology Contact Information Willis-Knighton Physician Network Clinical Research Department 1202 Louisiana Avenue Shreveport, LA 71101 Carrie Gaskin Kay, RN, CCRC Manager, Clinical Research 318-212-8130 phone 318-212-4635 fax ckay@wkhs.com