Overview

Virginia Research Center offers services to the Greater Richmond Area, and our goal is to provide access to different treatment options for our patients The center was founded by an experienced team of healthcare professionals to enhance patient services at the private practice clinic of Aaron N. Hartman, MD, at Family Practice Associates. Establishing a clinical research site within the private practice has allowed for uninterrupted day-to-day clinic operations while simultaneously performing clinical research studies. The Virginia Research Center supports advancement of medical treatment options while ensuring the human rights of participants are protected during the trial process. Our standard operating procedures are aligned with CFR, ICH and GCP guidelines.

Research Experience

• Diabetes mellitus
• Hypertension
• Chronic kidney disease
• Erectile dysfunction
• Fibromyalgia
• Asthma
• Gout
• Arthritis
• Obesity
• Constipation
• Influenza
• Chest pain
• Hypertryglyceridemia
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Lower back pain

Facility Description

We are conveniently located on the Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Campus in the office of Dr. Aaron N. Hartman.

On-site equipment and facilities include:

• Digital thermometers
• Scale with stadiometer
• Digital blood pressure monitors (manual option available as well)
• Electrocardiogram machine (IQecg 12-Lead Resting ECG, Software by MidMark)
• 4° freezer (locked and located within secure room)
• -20° freezer (locked and located within secure room)
• Access to dry ice
• X-Ray
• ECHO
• Snellen visual acuity scale
• Centrifuge
• Sprirometer
• Phlebotomy room
• Four exam rooms dedicated to research
• Central workspace for monitors
• Locked and temperature-controlled investigational product cabinets
• Secure storage space for research files
• CLIA-certified laboratory

Investigator Experience

Aaron N. Hartman, MD
Principal Investigator

Raymond Decker, MD
Sub-investigator

Lind S. Reiss, NP
Sub-investigator

Jeanette Carpenter, MD
Sub-investigator

Donald E. Yeatts, MD
Sub-investigator

Staff Expertise

Christina Ludwick, CCRP
Enrollment Specialist

Jacqueline Fremeau, CCRC
Research Manager

Sydney Mullen, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator

Megan Scott, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator

Jordan Trevillian, CMA
Clinical Research Assistant

Jodie P. Howell, CCRP
Clinical Research Coordinator