ACRC/Arizona Clinical Research Center is a community-based, free-standing, multi-specialty investigative research facility dedicated to conducting clinical research trials efficiently and at the highest level of quality. Our primary objectives are to provide optimal patient care and peerless service, maximizing our clients' productivity by meeting enrollment goals and providing error-free research study reports. We aim to develop and maintain long-term relationships with our clients and establish ACRC as a premier clinical research center.
ACRC's multi-lingual staff of 21 includes 10 highly trained/certified, experienced study coordinators. In addition, ACRC has staff members who are dedicated to patient recruitment, utilizing multi- media advertising, extensive databases, specialized community events, and public health education opportunities to ensure top study enrollments. ACRC administrators include:
Patricia M. Plezia, Pharm. D., President;
Manuel R. Modiano, M.D., Medical Director;
ACRC is affiliated with four major area hospitals and contracts with over 60 of Tucson's top physicians. We conduct Phase II, III and IV clinical, pharmacokinetic, and pharmacoeconomic trials. We are also capable of conducting Phase I oncology trials. Our primary specialties include oncology, pain management, gynecology/women's health, gastroenterology, hematology, HIV/AIDS, cardiology, rheumatotlogy, infectious disease, smoking cessation, general medicine and pulmonary disease.