Emerald Coast Research Associates (ECRA) is a privately owned, multi-therapeutic outpatient research center based in a private practice conveniently located on East 23rd Street in Panama City Florida. We have a dedicated team taking trials from conception to
completion. We strive to provide the highest quality of patient
care while diligently providing sponsors with the highest standards
of quality data. Our staff offers creative and innovative solutions
to patient recruitment, enrollment and retention. Our research
staff has extensive experience in clinical trials in the
therapeutic areas of pulmonology, gastroenterology, cardiology,
genitourinary, infectious disease, interventional cardiology and
rheumatology. We utilize a central IRB. ECRA consistently meets and
exceeds sponsor enrollment goals.
ECRA Principal Investigators and staff have experience in the
following therapeutic areas:
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Acute Exacerbation of Chronic Bronchitis
- Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Influenza
- Gram Negative Sepsis
- Hypertension
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Oncology
- Overactive Bladder
- Pneumonia
- Rheumatology
- Weight Management
- Ventilator Associated Pneumonia and Nosocomial
Pneumonia
ECRA is an outpatient facility located in the heart of Panama
City, Florida. We have access to Gulf Coast Hospital Emergency
Room, an in house crash cart, Advanced Cardiac Life Support trained
personnel and a 24 hour on call pager used exclusively for
research.
- ECRA provides monitor areas convenient to DSL, fax machines,
phones, and copiers.
- All study medication is maintained using double lock
storage.
- On site laboratory equipped with centrifuge, -30° C Freezer,
holter monitoring, pulmonary spirometry and an EKG.
- ECRA has access to Ultra Sound, X-Ray, MRI, CT, EGD and
colonoscopy testing facilities.
- ECRA provides secure record storage.
- ECRA staff is proficient in serial spirometry, Pharmacokinetic
labs and IV infusions.
Timothy G. Moriarty, MD, FCCP
Dr. Moriarty is board certified in Internal Medicine and
Pulmonary Medicine. Since 1991, Dr. Moriarty has participated in over 65
clinical trials with 21 major sponsors. He has also served as
conference lecturer for Pfizer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Abbott, Glaxo
Wellcome, and the Bay County Medical Society in the areas of
Community Acquired Pneumonia, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Lung
Disease, and Asthma.
Dr. Moriarty serves, when appropriate, as sub investigator.
Maciej Tumiel, MD
Dr. Tumiel is board certified in Internal Medicine and
Gastroenterology. Dr. Tumiel has served as Principal Investigator
of constipation irritable bowel syndrome syndrome trial while
working with ECRA. . He is receiving on the job training regarding
the Federal Regulations and Good Clinical Practices. Dr.
Tumiel's clinical research experience includes trials involving
laboratory identification and medical management of Hepatitis
C.
Hulon Crayton, MD, SC
Dr. Crayton is board certified in Internal Medicine and
Rheumatology. He has participated in clinical trials involving
anti-ulcer medications, chronic pain relief and non-steroidal
anti-inflammatory medications. Dr. Crayton has served as guest
speaker for Sanofi, Pfizer, Searle, Wyeth-Ayerst, Merck, Ortho Mc
Neil, American Heart Association, Arthritis Foundation and Bay
County Medical Society in the therapeutic areas of arthritis,
non-steroidal therapy, lupus, osteoarthritis, sports injuries,
fibromyalgia and pain management.
William Dale Bone, MD
Dr. Bone is board certified in Internal Medicine and Infectious
Disease. His research experience is in infectious disease and
involves HIV therapy. Dr. Bone served as Principal Investigator for
2 inpatient trials involving ventilator associated pneumonia and
nosocomial pneumonia while working with ECRA.
Carlos H Fernandez, PA-C
Carlos Fernandez, PA-C is licensed in the state of Florida as a
Physician Assistant. Mr. Fernandez’s primary practice specializes
in Internal Medicine and Urgent Care. Mr. Fernandez began working
with Emerald Coast Research Associates in 2008 and serves as a Sub
Investigator.
Sidney A Daffin, III, MD
Sidney A Daffin, III, MD is board certified in Internal Medicine.
Since 2002 Dr. Daffin has served as Sub Investigator for Emerald
Coast Research in the therapeutic areas of Chronic Obstructive
Pulmonary Disease, Asthma and Acute Exacerbation of Chronic
Bronchitis.
William Tony McKenzie, MD
Tony McKenzie, MD is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine with Sleep Medicine certification pending. Dr. McKenzie joined the Emerald Coast Research Associates team in 2009 as a Sub Investigator. Dr. McKenzie's previous research experience includes a molecular study on AIDS and a case study researching the link between hypothyroxinemia and cerebral palsy both at the University of South Alabama and an in vitro study investigating the HIV and intracellular DHEA conducted at the University of Alabama Birmingham.
Amanda Pearson Currie, BA, CCRC
Director of Clinical Development
Ms. Currie has 13 years of clinical research experience. She
completed The Graduate Training Program in Clinical Investigation
at The Schools of Medicine and Public Health at The Johns Hopkins
University. During her tenure as a Research Associate at the
University of Maryland and as a Research Coordinator at The Johns
Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, she participated in nine studies in
the areas of claudication, oncology, and weight management. She has
worked as the Panama City Site Director for Tampa Bay Medical
Research and as the Director of Clinical Research for The Clinical
Research Center of Northwest Florida. Since 2001, she has
participated in 44 primarily phase II and III trials in the
therapeutic areas of Asthma, COPD, Overactive Bladder, Infectious
Disease, Interventional Cardiology and Irritable Bowel
Syndrome.
Jessica Elkins, RN, CCRC
Director of Clinical Research
Ms. Elkins graduated from nursing school in 1998. She has
experience in emergency care, pediatrics, geriatric care, and most
recently inpatient post-operative care. Her clinical hospital
experience includes Veteran's Hospital, Children's
Hospital, and Cooper Green Hospital, all of Birmingham, Alabama.
She was also an employee of Bay Medical Center in Panama City,
Florida. Ms. Elkins has worked in clinical research for the past 7
years and participated in 44 primarily phase II and III clinical
trials in the therapeutic areas of Asthma, Acute Exacerbation of
Chronic Bronchitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease,
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Infectious Disease, Interventional
Cardiology and Overactive Bladder. Prior to joining the ECRA team
she served as Research Coordinator for The Clinical Research Center
of Northwest Florida. Ms. Elkins received clinical research
coordinator certification from ACRP via examination in March
2004.
Cindy Hurley, RN, CCRC
Clinical Research Coordinator
Ms. Hurley has been an employee of ECRA for 6 years and recently
made the transition to a full time coordinator. She graduated from
nursing school in 1980. Her hospital experience includes Charge
Nurse for a GI Unit at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit Michigan and
work in an Intensive Care Unit at both St. Joseph Mercy Hospital in
Pontiac Michigan and Gulf Coast Hospital in Panama City Florida.
Her other clinical experinece includes 6 years in a GYN office in
Panama City Florida. In her time with ECRA she has participated in
30 phase II and III trials.. Ms. Hurley received her clinical
research coordination via certification from ACRP via examination
in March 2008.
ECRA also includes numerous support staff. Our staff is
proficient in Remote Data Capture and electronic dairies. ECRA
staff are Hazmat certified. Our staff is HIPPA compliant and
knowledgeable of ICH guidelines and Good Clinical Practices. ECRA
consistently meets and exceeds sponsor enrollment goals. Our staff
utilizes a patient database, MD referrals, flyer and brochure
distribution, as well as print, radio and TV media for patient
recruitment. ECRA has a commitment to community involvement and
service. Our Principal Investigators are frequent speakers at
community seminars and lectures.
Panama City is located in Bay County which has a population of
150,317.
There are 8 counties surrounding Bay County including Calhoun,
Franklin, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, Walton and
Washington.
Panama City’s ethnic profile can be divided into 84% Caucasian,
11% African American, 2% Asian, and 3% Hispanic.
ECRA staff members and Principal Investigators have worked with
the following sponsors:
- Abbott
- Altana
- Aventis
- Astra Zeneca
- Basilea
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- DuPont Pharmaceuticals
- Forest
- Genentech
- Hoffman LaRoche
- Lederle
- Novartis
- Peninsula
- Pfizer
- Proctor & Gamble
- Sepracor
- SmithKlineBeechham
- TAP Holdings
ECRA staff and Principal Investigators have experience with the
following CROs:
- Clinical Trial Management Services
- Covance
- ICON
- Omnicare
- Paragon
- Parexel
- PPD Development
- Quintiles, Inc.
- Target
- US Micron
Jessica Elkins, RN, CCRC
Director of Clinical Research
Emerald Coast Research Associates
221 East 23rd Street Suite B
Panama City FL 32405
USA
Phone: 850-785-6550
Fax: 850-785-6804
EMail: jesselkins@bellsouth.net
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