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Page 1: 2012 2013 Corporate Capabilities

Corporate Capabilities Brief

2012-2013

Your Success is Our Success!

EmpiriStat, Inc., 13694 Sam Hill Drive, Mount Airy, MD 21771

1-866-935-STAT or 240-744-0000 Fax 866-276-STAT www.empiristat.com

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At EmpiriStat our work lies at the intersection of science and practice, in collaboration with partners for

the design, implementation and analysis of clinical trials and research studies. With our in-depth

biostatistical and methodological experience, we navigate through the myriad of regulations and research

guidelines to ensure a successful clinical trial and clinical program, and even more importantly,

relationship with the US and European regulatory bodies that may be involved in that pathway. We

operate as members of the team, while moving our client’s product forward on its given timeline.

EmpiriStat provides research support for animal model studies, in-vivo and in-vitro diagnostic testing and

full Phase I to IV clinical support, with post marketing analysis throughout a wide range of therapeutic

areas and devices. We offer a variety of customizable services of high-end development and knowledge

in:

Biostatistics and Statistical Programming

Regulatory planning, support & submission

for INDs, BLAs, PMA, 510ks, and IDEs

Data and Safety Monitoring Board services

(masked and unmasked statistical support),

Charter Services and Administrative Duties

Clinical Data Management support

Risk Based Monitoring

Epidemiological Cohort and Longitudinal

Studies

Capacity Building Training for Existing and

Developing Programs

Clinical Research Support Staffing for

Government and Industry

EmpiriStat’s founder Dr. Nicole C. Close wasn’t satisfied to cruise the easy road, she has continually

challenged herself and those around her. Under the guidance of mentors she was encouraged to think

beyond boundaries. This no-limits approach became a unique part of her professional methodology. In

March of 2008 with a unique goal in mind: to discover the truth as far as possible, EmpiriStat was born.

It has always been EmpiriStat’s position to provide comprehensive and cost efficient clinical development

options while delivering the highest quality product. Responsibility to each other and to our clients is

our expectation.

With established key relationships in Biotechnology, Industry, Government, and Academic clients,

EmpiriStat has developed an unparalleled ability to

provide comprehensive services. This, in combination

with a powerful team of subject matter experts in

scientific, regulatory, and logistical aspects of clinical

research, EmpiriStat has the ability to understand our

client's goals and provide the necessary contributions

required to achieve them. Driven by our passion for

science and overcoming the challenges associated with

research, we can confidently state that our clients’

success is our success. We genuinely care about our collaborators. We get to

know them, their families, their hobbies and we share

with them as well. It’s the personal attributes of our

team that makes us easy to work with and our passion

and excitement for science and research is evident in all

we do.

Corporate Summary

Quick Facts

Woman-Owned Small Business

CAGE Code: 53F97

DUNS Number: 826391034

Small Business NAICS 518210,

541519, 541611, 541690, 541712,

541720, 541990, 611420, 611430

FWA 00015488

Navy FWA Addendum

Air Force FWA Addendum

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Strategic U.S. Clinical Development Partner

Statistically and Methodologically Focused for Design,

Implementation and Analysis

Expert Therapeutic, Industry, and Regulatory Knowledge

Proven And Successful Track Record

Close Proximity To The FDA and Working Knowledge of FDA

Divisions and BIMO

Personalized "Hands-On" Customer Focus

Seamless, Secure Virtual Approach

Outstanding Communication

Flexible and Responsive

Competitive Cost Structure / Tailored Services

Dedicated Team for the Program/Client

Simply Put… We are Energetic, Love our Careers and are FUN

to Work With

Recognized by the business community:

o Voted the Best Place to Work in Frederick, Maryland

(Small Business) in 2011

o Voted 2012 Frederick County Technology Awards, Small

Business of the Year

o Voted 2011 Entrepreneur of the Year for Women in

Technology, Dr. Nicole C. Close, Washington, DC

Why EmpiriStat

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It takes a team approach for the successful completion of a research study or for the development of a

new device or drug product. It entails substantial integration of collaborators, both internal and external,

to research, develop, register, and ultimately market a new product. In order to achieve success one must

be able to effectively orchestrate these complex tasks.

EmpiriStat has collaborated with clients and organizations in almost every industry and specialty—both

in the U.S. and countries around the world. We have developed and refined a rigorous, effective

foundation of methodologies that are fluid yet repeatable—enabling us to quickly adapt to each new

project and provide the high level of personal service and reliability that is the core of our reputation.

EmpiriStat's Methodologies Adapt to Every Industry and Therapeutic More and more pharmaceutical and biotech companies are strategically outsourcing their development

needs to CRO partners that have exceptional skills in defined areas. As a result, the role of the CRO as a

service provider is rapidly changing. Companies are now moving toward a strategic outsourcing model

to maximize clinical development efficiencies and product quality. And as industry diversifies, EmpiriStat

is able to adapt and promote our strong capabilities within specific areas and stages of drug development,

rather than simply providing time and material support as the traditional CRO does. We have

successfully and seamlessly integrated into our collaborators development programs, not only by

providing operational support and services, but by providing strategic insight into the unique clinical

development challenges.

EmpiriStat, Inc. is ideally positioned to provide the most value to our collaborators. Most

importantly, we have positioned ourselves with the latest technology and methodology to harness

cost effective strategies for start-up and small to mid-size partners. We offer an impressive solution

tailored to each client to maximize quality, efficiency, and support, without sacrificing responsiveness or

flexibility. Whether it's for a clinical trial, important post-marketing efforts, outcome registry, or

augmenting your staff, we bring a strong scientific and integrated approach that positions your research

strategy appropriately. By utilizing our collective knowledge and experience, we ensure our collaborators

achieve great success.

Biostatistical Synergy©

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EmpiriStat has collaborated with more than 30 clients in support of over 100 clinical trials since our

beginning in 2008. Our experience encompasses a full range of clinical trial management services from

early protocol development through post market surveillance. Our team has supported every stage of

drug and device development from bench to bedside. We are always looking to expand our knowledge

and apply our skill set to new areas as well.

Our Collaborators

Snapshot of our Industry, Government

and Academic Partners

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Government EmpiriStat works closely with government entities such as the United States Department of Defense

(DoD), the National Institutes of Health, and the United States Food and Drug Administration for such

tasks including:

Clinical Data Management

Biostatistics and Statistical Programming

Safety Monitoring and Reporting

Project Management

Regulatory Processes and Management of Investigational New Drug Applications (INDs)

Safety Monitoring and GCP Training

Providing Subject Matter Expertise in the development of Risk Based Monitoring Tools

Non-Profit Organizations

EmpiriStat works with non-profit organizations like the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS), The

Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine and the United States

President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) performing such tasks as:

Design of domestic and international epidemiological studies

Health Survey and Questionnaire Design and implementation strategies

Process and management approach for effective data collection and statistical practices

Final statistical analyses for study reports and manuscripts

Scientific mentoring of scientists and validation procedures

Clinical Trial Training of clinicians, nurses and research staff in East and West Africa

Private Industry

EmpiriStat provides a wide range of services to private companies like Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Soluble

Systems, and Research & Diagnostic Antibodies including:

Consulting for integration of statistical analyses in FDA New Drug Applications (NDAs)

Grant writing and funding support

510(k) and PMA support

In-vitro device trial support

Validation of final statistical results for an Integrated Summary of Safety (ISS) and Integrated

Summary of Efficacy (ISE)

Providing management strategy and design methodology for clinical and health research

Design, management, and clinical monitoring of clinical studies

Academia and Private Practice

EmpiriStat collaborates with academic institutions like the Schulze Diabetes Institute at the University of

Minnesota and Coastal Carolinas Integrated Medicine on tasks including

Regulatory strategy for studies leading to a Biologics License Application (BLA) with the FDA

Clinical data management, project management, biostatistics and clinical monitoring

Clinical trial support and statistical analysis for IND studies

Grant writing support and strategy

Our Experience

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EmpiriStat is committed to providing the highest quality services, superior performance, and unmatched

customer accommodation. Every team member at EmpiriStat possesses a comprehensive knowledge of

regulatory affairs and applicable FDA and ICH guidances-- from our statistical and programming group,

to clinical data management to our clinical monitors.

It is our internal strengths, corporate structure and standard operating procedures, and most importantly

synergy as a team, that eliminates errors and redundancies that are not tolerable. Below we provide a

brief overview of our expertise, but highly recommend calling us to speak with us personally.

Biostatistics and Statistical Programming Our biostatistician’s provide statistical guidance on all clinical development program strategies,

development of optimal study designs, endpoint selection, sample size, randomization, blinding, and the

appropriate statistical methods for each design. They provide guidance on the selection of optimal

efficacy and safety endpoints and are particularly versed in various statistical methods, including what

may or may not be accepted for products and devices with the FDA. They know the importance of

planning for the collection of data, in terms of the study design and testing of the hypothesis(es). Sample

size and power calculations are devised based on previous literature, FDA expectations and guidelines,

and the appropriate statistical methodology chosen. We understand and are ready to recommend the

appropriate statistical techniques, even when those techniques may not be the “standard” for the field

currently or devise a mathematical approach to address that specific situation. We can cite the traditional

tests that we have experience in but our knowledge and the application of that knowledge is where we

excel.

We have served as presenting statisticians at the DSMB on behalf of the study and Sponsor, as well as the

DSMB statistician, and as the unblinded reporting statistician. We prepare all appropriate statistical

programming and reports based on our function, have a full understanding of the data, and can provide

quick analyses and reporting during the meeting if the Chair requires it. Any statistician that works in any

role of the DSMB is thoroughly versed in sequential monitoring techniques, understands the role of the

DSMB, is able to explain the statistical methodology of those sequential techniques, futility analyses,

statistical penalties for multiple looks at the data, and statistical justification for stopping early for

efficacy or safety.

In addition, we provide full CDISC implementation for your submissions through SDTM conversion and

ADaM datasets. We have internally implemented documented techniques that saves our collaborators

time during SDTM conversion, and have tips at the beginning of the studies on how some of our methods

can be adapted early in the process. It is never too early to have your ISS and ISE analyses and plans

developed to be implemented through your various phases as well.

It is our excellence in communication of statistical methodology, reasoning and presentation of analyses,

that has captured the interest of our clients. Our explanation to an investigator, interdisciplinary team,

Data and Safety Monitoring Board, or a lay person is made in a way for that concept to be understood.

We all consider ourselves at EmpiriStat constant learners, educators and mentors. If we cannot explain to

you why we should do something the way we propose, or give you options and the reasoning behind

those options, and you do not understand—that is our fault. It is our duty to teach, recommend and

learn.

Summary of Services

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Training An effective training plan is an essential requirement at the start of a study to deliver consistency

throughout the study by ensuring a uniform

interpretation of the study protocol, CRFs,

safety, and all study procedures. Our

training agenda’s include study-specific

training (protocol review and execution,

CRF training, safety) as well as general

clinical training (ICH/GCP, investigative

site expectations, and other key topics).

With EmpiriStat you get a team that is well

versed and experienced in preparing and

delivering training for clinical researchers.

We also provide Capacity Building for

research centers within and outside the

United States. The EmpiriStat Series 101

Training is comprised of a four day hands-

on course that provides participants the

background and essentials of Epidemiology, Clinical Data Management, Clinical Trial Foundations, and

Statistics for Non-Statisticians. Participants are able to receive a valuable education and the tools

necessary to design a clinical trial, generate data reports and provide scientific critique of research. The

course also teaches attendees how to develop work-plans and standard operating procedures to ensure the

safety of study subjects during a clinical trial.

Building from that solid knowledge base, we offer a Series 201 standard course as well. In this course,

the building blocks of Series 101 are emphasized, but

are expanded upon in Epidemiological

Investigations and Analyses, Advanced Topics in

Clinical Trials, Data Management Strategies and

Implications and Statistical Analyses and

Interpretation. Training methods are very important,

and as such we used didactic, hands on and small

group sessions using skills in these areas. Our

approach is through the use of slides and presentations,

group case studies, group discussion and exploration,

directed question and answer periods and summary

quizzes for the main topics of the day.

Our success in providing this training is evident in that

we have been a leading training provider to the President’s

Emergency Program for Aids Research (PEPFAR) and

have delivered countless training sessions in clinical research throughout Africa.

There are a number of clinical trial models that may be utilized within an organization and its

departments, between an organization and its subcontractors, and within a Clinical Research Network.

Regardless of the model employed, for clinical trials to be successful, there must be collaboration

amongst the stakeholders. There should be an examination of each group’s functional roles, an

understanding of the technical methods utilized as well as an appreciation of the behaviors, relationships

and values that enable an organization to carry out complex tasks.

We go anywhere in the world for you!

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Our Training Style

We understand that in the real world, personnel usually learn by seeing a problem, raising a question then

finding the answer. Our courses are structured in such a way that the material is taught in a purposeful,

sequential way, modeling after real world problem solving. Trainees will gain by the end of the course a

solid improvement/understanding, as a result of the learning activities, through the use of:

the use of slides and presentations

small group case study sessions on the topic area

individual work on a problem for resolution

group discussions and exploration

directed question and answer periods

summary quizzes of the main topics for the day

We also offer tailored training for our clients whether you want an on-site brown-bag training session or

an off-site training event at a designated site. Our training series and educational training modules

include Biostatistics, Data Management and Standards, Pharmacovigilence and Safety Reporting, Clinical

Monitoring and Data and Safety Monitoring Board Training.

Clinical Research Support Staffing

At EmpiriStat our staffing division focuses on providing clinical research professionals and expertise for

all therapeutic areas for products and devices. We serve the clinical research needs of our clients with

whom we partner. Our approach allows us to provide a wide range of tactical and experienced

professionals with strategic solutions to the primary challenges that our clients face.

Our approach is to listen, consult and partner with our clients.

We understand the criticality of selecting the right candidate for the right job, so we select each one

carefully. The first step in our recruiting process is identification of the appropriate skills sets, educational

and training background, and experience level required to perform each job. For each new requirement,

we consider the job duties and requirements, educational and training background needed, experience

level required, and any special skills necessary. Only through understanding our clients’ needs and careful

screening of candidates can we select the right person for each job. We consider factors such as the

desired salary range, the difficulty of finding the skills set, and the skills that are required versus the skills

that are helpful to have. Our staff carefully screens candidates’ qualifications as they relate to each client

through intense question and inquiry. This careful selection process leads to an increased level of client

satisfaction and project success.

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Risk Based Monitoring Tools

Risk based prioritization monitoring has changed the way we look at study management, monitoring and

statistical reporting. The first of two new draft guidance for industry, "Oversight of Clinical

Investigations— Risk-Based Approach to Monitoring" was released in August 2011. In conjunction with

this new guidance, the FDA will be describing a new review mechanism for monitoring Sponsors and

Clinical Research Organizations (CROs) during the IND application phase.

At EmpiriStat we understand and know how to implement the FDA guidances and at the same time

develop the steps to save a Sponsor time and resources during their clinical development program. A risk

based monitoring program provides the necessary risk assessment for clinical conduct and data collection

that applies available monitoring resources according to the identified risks – and reassesses those risks

on a regular basis throughout the study. Monitoring resources include Statistical Prioritization Reporting

as well as Regulatory Monitoring.

Sponsor Preventative Maintenance Program (SPMP)

Our Sponsor Preventative and Maintenance Program (SPMP), is a program in which we develop and

implement standard site metrics at the beginning of the IND phase for your clinical development program,

in preparation for NDA filing. We create Sponsor and site level Statistical Monitoring Reports with their

subsequent risk rankings to identify any clinical and logistical issues that will trigger possible GCP

question or concern, thus resulting in a higher probability of FDA inspection during your NDA

process. When applicable, our team works with the Sponsor to go out to the site to remedy and train on

identified issues.

EmpiriStat’s SPMP is an ongoing process; the metrics built will remain and will be automatically initiated

for all new studies and reports created for the Sponsor on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis for

review. All reports are posted electronically to a Sponsor on a dedicated and secured file sharing system,

which the Sponsor controls on who receives access. Site Reports may also be sent and reviewed by our

team with your sites. We give comments and updates as needed on all reports.

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Challenge: A pharmaceutical company was only months away from filing their NA with the FDA.

They did not have an in-house Biostatistics/Statistical Programming group for review and writing of the

ISS SAP and to conduct validation programming for their program.

Solution: EmpiriStat collaborated with the company and provided all of the services required as the

Sponsor’s in-house Biostatistics and Statistical Programming group to support both the ISS and the NDA

filing within a very condensed timeframe without compromising quality.

Result: The Company received biostatistical guidance, writing, reviewing and statistical validation

programming from EmpiriStat to complete the filing within the existing company timelines. The

company saved time and money by consulting with EmpiriStat who provided flexible, time efficient and

cost effective services in an expedited manner set by the client’s needs.

Challenge: The client had contracted with EmpiriStat for part-time Senior Clinical and Regulatory

Affairs Management and expertise. The client was also in the process of contracting for a full service

CRO to provide Data Management, Clinical Monitoring, Safety Reporting, Biostatistics, and Regulatory

support for their multi-center clinical trial. However, the client was having contracting difficulties and

the trial timelines were being delayed.

Solution: EmpiriStat was contracted by client to expand their current services to provide a Bridge until

the CRO could be selected and contracted. In a condensed timeline of just 4 months, EmpiriStat created

the deliverables and provided the on-site professionals to initiate the clinical trial (including complete

Case Report Forms, Manual of Procedures, a Safety Reporting System, Study Specific Procedures for a

Data and Safety Monitoring Board, all training modules, Clinical Monitoring Plan and 2 certified research

coordinators and one professional consultant). A clear transition plan was developed between

EmpiriStat’s bridge of services to the CRO.

Result: The client moved forward with the deliverables required to initiate the trial without further delay,

had no cost or delay associated with a new group getting up to speed on the trial since EmpiriStat was

currently providing management guidance, and saved time and money when the CRO was hired since all

primary deliverables had been created for the study.

Challenge: A European device company was preparing for filing with the U.S. FDA with a device

already approved in Europe. They had consulted with an academic Biostatistician in the U.S., but were

unsure of the analyses and recommendations that the Biostatistician had made and was looking for an

independent opinion.

Solution: EmpiriStat was consulted to review the statistical analyses and recommendations and to

provide their own assessment prior to the company filing. EmpiriStat Principal Biostatistician, Dr. Nicole

C. Close, who has extensive U.S. Regulatory experience, along with an EmpiriStat Statistician located in

the United Kingdom who is well versed in EMEA guidance, reviewed the information and provided a

detailed Statistical Risk Analysis for the filing.

Result: The device company was provided with a detailed Statistical Risk Analysis summary and an

independent assessment. The company made modifications to their filing based on EmpiriStat’s

recommendations and successfully filed with the U.S. FDA.

Case Studies

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We at EmpiriStat are committed to building long lasting collaborative relationships with our clients. We

believe that to forge these effective relationships, we must remain true to our key values: responsibility,

integrity, value, and commitment to excellence in every task we undertake.

We bring the required knowledge and experience to your research and development, along with accurate

documentation, rigorous quality control, and regulatory compliance. We will work efficiently under your

tight project deadlines without compromising quality. Our goal is to ensure the highest statistical validity

through every project phase… as well as the ability to effectively communicate the results to a variety of

audiences.

EmpiriStat’s highly qualified staff includes Biostatisticians, Programmers, Regulatory Specialists, Project

Managers, Clinical Research Coordinators and Administrators, Quality Assurance Document Specialists,

and Data Managers, all led by our founder, Dr. Nicole Close, who is an experienced and trained

Biostatistician and Clinical Trialist.

Dr. Close is trained in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and has more than 16 years of professional

experience conduction and managing clinical trials and epidemiological research, including the

management of coordinating centers, and large-scale, multi-site data collection and statistical analysis

activities. Her passion for her field is expressed in the diligence and insightfulness she brings to each

project and therapeutic area. Dr. Close’s diverse background provides a solid foundation for EmpiriStat’s

corporate knowledge, supplemented by a team of highly trained colleagues in complementing areas of

expertise.

Our staff continuously seeks opportunities to interact with and educate professionals from many

disciplines, both in biostatistics and in methodological improvements that improve the outcomes and

enhance the knowledge gained from research.

VALUE BENEFITS

Experienced team successful in providing and

managing clinical research support

Understanding of needs and requirements ensures

that deliverables are managed on time, and within

budget

Flexibility EmpiriStat fits our resources to our collaborator’s

needs. This flexibility allows us to provide

solutions for any clinical research project

Understanding Clinical Trials In-depth understanding of the challenges faced

when managing and supporting clinical trials

Our Commitment

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I would do anything for EmpiriStat. You can trust them to do what

they say they will do, which isn’t always true about contractors. They

have a sense of urgency and their work is top-notch. The fact they are

a virtual company never entered my mind because they always

deliver—and in this economy, that is what it most important.

Roger House, President

Axiom Corporation

We asked Dr. Close to jump into a very specific role on a team already

moving at high speed toward an NDA. She did this quickly, ably and

cheerfully, and her work was integral to the submission. Her attention to

detail and process were particularly appreciated, and her collaborative

manner perfectly set the stage for a productive alliance.

Robert S. Fishman, MD, FCCP

VP, Clinical Development

Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

EmpiriStat runs a client-focused business with customer satisfaction

and quality of services as their top priorities. They serve as the

protocol statisticians for my research studies, participate in data safety

monitoring boards, and even developed a statistical capacity-building

workshop for the new researchers in Africa with whom I work. They

have a totally positive attitude—and are efficient, effective,

responsive, and flexible.

Dr. Judi Chamberlin

U.S. Military HIV Research Program

Kisumu, Kenya

The EmpiriStat team proved to be my closest collaborators on my research

grant proposal. They brought a precise knowledge of the grant review

process, study design, and power analysis. They were extremely helpful in

refining the study design to improve the statistical analysis. EmpiriStat

brought a genuine excitement about the science of our research and were

very easy to reach. They asked insightful questions and were very prompt

in their analysis and responses. It was a great pleasure to work with such

professionals."

Theodore Henderson, MD, PhD

The Synaptic Space

I’d heard EmpiriStat would be a good company to handle our

statistical analysis. They were very patient while we waited for

regulatory clearance, then incredibly fast and efficient when clearance

finally came. Their data cleaning was nothing short of amazing, and

when I asked them on short notice to write some abstracts for

conferences, I was blown away by how quickly this was done—and

they were extremely well-written. I can’t say anything bad about

EmpiriStat.

Mark Breda

Makerere University School of Medicine

Kampala, Uganda

You have a great programming team that is highly efficient and

communicates with ease. They do not sweat when the heat is on. They

were able to run with little direction and produce high quality outputs; a

nice group of “thinkers” not just “doers”. I am looking forward to

reviewing the datasets next week or this weekend. Our sponsor will be

excited/pleased to have the tight timeline delivered ahead of schedule.

Great work!”

Raven Quinn, MS

Biostatistician

Sarah Cannon Research Institute

You’re on the A list, but we haven’t finalized the clinical studies

budget for 2010. You may safely assume we’ll call you when we

ramp up. Your supervision and back-up on the mechanics of our

programming and data management was incredibly helpful in ’09.

Robert S. Fishman, MD, FCCP

VP, Clinical Development

Alexza Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

One of the great characteristics Dr. Close brought to our projects was her

great investment in ensuring the integrity of our data. Her respect for both

our data and our study goals was a primary factor in our success. Dr. Close

was remarkably thorough in the processes she brought to managing data as

well as in the analytic programming she created for us.

Dr. Bob O’Brien

The CDM Group, Inc.

The auditors were really nice and easy to work with and made the

process very painless!

Sandra M. Berney, RN, ASN, CCTC

St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital

Good job on getting all of the reports turned around so quickly. I am sure

UAB is very, very happy.

Amy Putnam

Survey Services Manager

UNOS Department of Evaluation and Quality

Thank you so much for all of EmpiriStat’s knowledge and effort. I

consider myself lucky to be working with you!

Mike Webber

Soluble Systems

I wanted to thank you again for the great support of Cerescan…they were

VERY impressed (and so was I!...)

M. Veatch

Quintiles

Testimonials

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Nicole C. Close, PhD

President and Principal Biostatistician

13694 Sam Hill Drive

Mount Airy, Maryland USA 21771

(TF) 866-935-7828 (x 703)

(T) 240-744-0000 (x703)

(F) 866-276-7828

[email protected]

Caylee A. Ortega

Chief Operating Officer/Director of Business Development

13694 Sam Hill Drive

Mount Airy, Maryland USA 21771

(TF) 866-935-7828 (x 702)

(T) 240-744-0000 (x702)

(F) 866-276-7828

[email protected]

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