Women's Health Research (WHR) was established in 1998 to provide resources and expertise for the evaluation of pharmaceuticals and medical devices related to women’s health. WHR is dedicated to the ethical performance of clinical research studies. Using good clinical practice guidelines, our organization is driven to complete studies in a timely, ethical, and efficient manner. Patient care is our primary focus with a strong commitment to education and advancement of knowledge. To this day, WHR remains committed exclusively to advancing research in women’s health.

Micah S. Harris, M.D., Medical Director, has been dedicated to providing women with the highest level of medical care for over 11 years. Throughout this time, Dr. Harris and his associates have made quality clinical research a part of their practice. His integrity and compassionate care has earned him the respect of patients, staff, and his fellow physicians.

Women's Health Research affords sponsors exposure to clinical investigators with more than 15 years of combined clinical research experience, along with a staff of certified, professional study coordinators. Our strict adherence to study protocols is exemplary. Women’s Health Research has a proven track record of rapid enrollment, treatment and patient compliance. Women's Health Research conducts Phase II-IV drug and device trials.

Sponsors/CRO’s with whom we have worked:

Smith Kline Beecham 3M TAP Pharmaceuticals Conceptus MedImmune G.D. Searle Organon, Inc. ICI Pharmaceutical Ovabloc, Inc. Solvay Pharmaceuticals Barr Laboratories Warner Lambert Biosante

Ortho McNeil Microsulis Corporation BEI Gynecare/Ethicon Biosphere Ayerst Laboratories RW John Pharmaceutical Schering-Plough Pfizer Parke Davis Schering Pharmaceutical Bristol Myers Squibb Monogen

Wisconsin Pharmaceuticals Research Institute Sepracor Novacept Adiana Eli Lilly Barrier Therapeutics Roche Upsher Smith Wyeth MedTap International PPD Paragon Biomedical

Areas of Interest and Clinical Research Experience include:

Coronary Health Vascular Health Menstrual Disorders Endometriosis Contraception Menopause Sterilization STDs Endometrial hyperplasia Genital Herpes Gynecological infections Urinary disorders Vaginal Infections Yeast Infections

Pain Management Incontinence Osteoporosis Obesity Polycystic ovarian syndrome Arthritis Pregnancy, labor & delivery Cervical Dysplasia Dysmennorhea Fibrocystic breast disease Genitourinary prolapse Hormone therapy Adhesion prevention

Infertility Nutraceuticals Ovarian cysts Premenopause Vaginitis Post-partum depression Asthma Premenstrual syndrome Vulvar Dysplasia and carcinoma Reproductive health Surgical studies Surgical instrumentation Uterine fibroids

Women's Health Research is uniquely situated at the forefront of clinical research in one of the nation’s fastest growing cities. Our central location is easily accessible to public transportation, freeways, and the Phoenix International airport. We are located in a medical office complex adjacent to a 270+ bed community hospital. Our research center consists of 6,000 sq. ft. of clinical space with an additional 3,000 sq. ft. of administrative space. Our clinical practice services over 30,000 patients. We have both an in-office surgical suite and a state-of-the-art ambulatory surgical facility on campus. Procedures available at our center include fetal monitoring, ultrasonography, saline infusion sonohysterography, colposcopy, endometrial biopsy, hysteroscopy, sterilization procedures, laparoscopy, and LEEP procedures.

Micah S. Harris, M.D.
Medical Director & Principal Investigator

Micah Harris, M.D., F.A.C.O.G., has been conducting clinical research trials for over 11 years. In 1998, he and the late Dr. Jay Cooper, opened the first clinical research facility, Women's Health Research, in Arizona designed for the evaluation of new medications and medical/surgical devices for the advancement of women’s healthcare.

Dr. Harris is a board certified Obstetrician/Gynecologist and holds a medical degree from the University of South Florida College of Medicine. He completed his postgraduate training at the University of South Florida in Tampa, Florida.

Dr. Harris’ research as been published in both the Journal of Reproductive Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology and he has served as investigator for over 100 clinical trials.

Shelly Renee Crosson P.A.-C
Investigator

Since joining Women's Health Research in late 2007, Shelly has participated in over 8 clinical trials.  Shelly is well versed in ICH guidelines and Good Clinical Practice. She holds a Master of Medical Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies and is a board certified P.A. and received her undergraduate degree, Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences, at Arizona State University.

Our dedicated and committed research team includes:

• Director of Regulatory Affairs
• Certified clinical research coordinators
• Certified physician assistant
• Clinical research assistant
• Administrators

Other distinguishing information:

• Women's Health Research has received recognition as the fastest enrolling site in a number of trials we have conducted.
• Experienced in Remote Data Entry
• Central IRB

For more information, please contact:

Ann W. Becker, BBA
Director, Regulatory Affairs & Business Operations
Women's Health Research
6036 N. 19th Avenue, Suite 400-A & 401
Phoenix, AZ 85015 USA
Phone: 602-249-3050
Fax: 602-249-7117
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Last updated on September 5, 2008