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Conducting Quality and Professional Clinical Research Studies

Since 1973, The Education & Research Foundation, Inc. has successfully completed hundreds of clinical trials in historic Lynchburg, Virginia. We are a privately owned research facility.

Our continued growth and development have built strong industry experience in many facets of research. Including:

• Topical Medications and Products
• Oral Prescription and Over-The-Counter Drugs
• Health and Beauty Aids
• Devices

We work to ensure timely and accurate data for our clients and are committed to operating within a highly ethical, value-added and cost-efficient environment. We strive to provide each client with the excellence they are seeking. We are ready to discuss your next project.

Our site works closely with many central IRBs. We are happy to help our sponsors select an IRB if requested.

Staff Expertise

Our experienced staff members work alongside the principal investigators to provide quality, accurate data. With an average of over 10 years of research experience, our clinical staff provides our clients with a significant depth of knowledge in a wide range of projects. All clinical staff is GCP-trained and CPR-certified. ERF staff members provide skills and expertise in the following areas:

Dermal irritancy grading
Phlebotomy
Clinical photography
Study drug mixing and dispensing
Electronic data capture (EDC)
IVRS/IWRS
Instrument trained

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Alexis Chantal, PA-C

President, Executive Director, Sub Investigator

Undergraduate degree in the pre-physician assistant program at Lock Haven University
Master’s degree in physician assistant studies in 2004. She completed additional training in Dermatology in 2014 when she became a Diplomat in the Society of Dermatology Physician Assistants. Alexis now serves as a Physician Assistant for Cobb Dermatology.

Carrie Cobb, MD

Medical Director, Principal Investigator

Medical Degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine
Completed residency in dermatology at Robert Wood Johnson, Cooper University Hospital, where she served as chief resident in her final year. Following her training, Dr. Cobb joined a private practice in Annapolis, Md., where she worked until moving to Lynchburg in 2014. Six years later, Dr. Cobb, who is also a fellow of the American Academy of Dermatology, joined her sister Dr. Kristen Kuk in opening Cobb Dermatology & Aesthetics

Commitment to Quality Service

We at The Education & Research Foundation, Inc. not only ensure our clients timely and accurate data, we are committed to operating within a highly ethical, value-added and cost-efficient environment; giving each client the excellence they are seeking.

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Studies

Current Studies-
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Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS)
Vitiligo
Androgenetic Alopecia (Men's Hairloss Study)
Side Effects with a GLP-1 Medication
Constipation with a GLP-1 Medication
A cne

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Phone: (434) 847-8400
Fax: (434) 846-1707

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Forest VA, 24551

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