Dear reader,

R&D Directions is pleased to present the sixth annual Guide to Contract Research Services. This special directory contains in-depth profiles - including services offered, area of expertise, and extensive contact information - of quality contract research service providers.

The companies featured in this guide represent the premier suppliers of products and services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology clinical research and development sector. They include contract research organizations, data management companies, consulting services companies, contract laboratories, contract manufacturing companies, medical image management companies, centralized diagnostic services companies, institutional review boards, and more.

Each profile has been prepared by the companies themselves and gives insight into the services each has to offer. You’ll find this directory to be an indispensable resource tool when searching for contract research services, and we encourage you to bookmark this page for quick reference.

Patricia Spinner
Group publisher