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'''CenterWatch''', founded in 1994 by Ken Getz <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/about-centerwatch/team-bios.htm</ref>, is a privately-owned publishing and information services provider of [[clinical trials]] information for [[pharmaceutical]] and [[biotechnology]] companies, [[contract research organizations]], investigative sites, academic research and health centers, trial and site management organizations, clinical research professionals and patients.
'''CenterWatch''', founded in 1994 by Ken Getz <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/about-centerwatch/team-bios.htm</ref>, is a privately-owned publishing and information services provider of [[clinical trials]] information for [[pharmaceutical]] and [[biotechnology]] companies, [[contract research organizations]], investigative sites, academic research and health centers, trial and site management organizations, clinical research professionals and patients.


CenterWatch was the first non-government site to publish detailed information about active clinical trials that could be accessed by patients and their advocates <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/</ref>. CenterWatch currently has one of the largest databases of clinical trials with listings in 20+ therapeutic areas representing more than 650 [[medical conditions]] in 58 countries.
CenterWatch was the first non-government site to publish detailed information about active clinical trials that could be accessed by patients and their advocates <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials</ref>. CenterWatch currently has one of the largest databases of clinical trials with listings in 20+ therapeutic areas representing more than 650 [[medical conditions]] in 58 countries.


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CenterWatch publishes several books and publications ranging from professional training guides and regulatory compliance to industry analysis and news. CenterWatch also provides online information services for clinical research professionals seeking competitive intelligence, business analysis, lead generation, site identification and patient educational resources.
CenterWatch publishes several books and publications ranging from professional training guides and regulatory compliance to industry analysis and news. CenterWatch also provides online information services for clinical research professionals seeking competitive intelligence, business analysis, lead generation, site identification and patient educational resources.


*Publications <ref>http://store.centerwatch.com/c-27-news.aspx/</ref> <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/news-resources/clinical-trials-today/</ref>
*Publications <ref>http://store.centerwatch.com/c-27-news.aspx</ref> <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/news-resources/clinical-trials-today</ref>
*Industry Analysis and Special Reports <ref>http://store.centerwatch.com/c-53-industry-analysis-special-reports.aspx/</ref>
*Industry Analysis and Special Reports <ref>http://store.centerwatch.com/c-53-industry-analysis-special-reports.aspx</ref>
*Drug Information <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/drug-information/index.htm/</ref>
*Drug Information <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/drug-information/index.htm</ref>
*Clinical Research Training Guides <ref>http://store.centerwatch.com/c-29-training-education.aspx/</ref>
*Clinical Research Training Guides <ref>http://store.centerwatch.com/c-29-training-education.aspx</ref>
*Regulatory Compliance <ref>http://store.centerwatch.com/c-30-standard-operating-procedures.aspx/</ref>
*Regulatory Compliance <ref>http://store.centerwatch.com/c-30-standard-operating-procedures.aspx</ref>
*Site Identification <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/trialwatch/</ref> <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/news-resources/research-centers/</ref>
*Site Identification <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/trialwatch</ref> <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/news-resources/research-centers</ref>
*Grant Opportunities <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/news-resources/research-centers/</ref> <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/news-resources/trialwatch/signup/</ref>
*Grant Opportunities <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/news-resources/research-centers</ref> <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/news-resources/trialwatch/signup</ref>
*Business Development <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/news-resources/industry-providers/</ref>
*Business Development <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/news-resources/industry-providers</ref>
*Clinical Trials Listing Service <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/post/</ref>
*Clinical Trials Listing Service <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/post</ref>
*Patient Brochures <ref>http://store.centerwatch.com/c-31-patient-education-resources.aspx/</ref>
*Patient Brochures <ref>http://store.centerwatch.com/c-31-patient-education-resources.aspx</ref>


==Career Resources==
==Career Resources==
'''JobWatch''' is CenterWatch’s online career and educational site where companies can post open positions in the field of clinical research <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/jobwatch/</ref>. Job seekers are also able to freely post resumes that are searchable by potential employers. It is also a resource for continuing education with listings for training and academic degree programs and conferences focused on the clinical trials industry.
'''JobWatch''' is CenterWatch’s online career and educational site where companies can post open positions in the field of clinical research <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/jobwatch</ref>. Job seekers are also able to freely post resumes that are searchable by potential employers. It is also a resource for continuing education with listings for training and academic degree programs and conferences focused on the clinical trials industry.


==Health Associations==
==Health Associations==
CenterWatch has developed collaborations with several disease-specific, non-profit health associations to aid in the dissemination of clinical trials information for use by clinical research professionals and patients <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/health-resources/associations/</ref>.
CenterWatch has developed collaborations with several disease-specific, non-profit health associations to aid in the dissemination of clinical trials information for use by clinical research professionals and patients <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/health-resources/associations</ref>.


==History of CenterWatch==
==History of CenterWatch==
CenterWatch was founded in 1994 by Ken Getz, a senior [[research fellow]] at [[Tufts University]], and [[Robert Whitaker]], an author and medical journalist. In 1998, CenterWatch became Thomson CenterWatch when the company was acquired by Medical Economics, a division of [[The Thomson Corporation]], now [[Thomson Reuters]]. In 2007, Thomson sold the company to Jobson Medical Information LLC, an integrated healthcare information and communications services provider. In April of 2010, Getz reacquired CenterWatch along with a group of private equity investors. <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/press/pr-2010-05-05.htm/</ref>
CenterWatch was founded in 1994 by Ken Getz, a senior [[research fellow]] at [[Tufts University]], and [[Robert Whitaker]], an author and medical journalist. In 1998, CenterWatch became Thomson CenterWatch when the company was acquired by Medical Economics, a division of [[The Thomson Corporation]], now [[Thomson Reuters]]. In 2007, Thomson sold the company to Jobson Medical Information LLC, an integrated healthcare information and communications services provider. In April of 2010, Getz reacquired CenterWatch along with a group of private equity investors. <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/press/pr-2010-05-05.htm</ref>


==Patient Resources==
==Patient Resources==
CenterWatch is an information resource for patients looking for general, unbiased and factual information about clinical trials and clinical trial volunteering. Patients can also search clinical trial listings posted by pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies and contract research organizations seeking study volunteers. <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/about-centerwatch/index.htm/</ref>
CenterWatch is an information resource for patients looking for general, unbiased and factual information about clinical trials and clinical trial volunteering. Patients can also search clinical trial listings posted by pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies and contract research organizations seeking study volunteers. <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/about-centerwatch/index.htm</ref>


*Clinical Trial Listings <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings/</ref>
*Clinical Trial Listings <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings</ref>
*Patient Notification Service <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/pns/</ref>
*Patient Notification Service <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/pns</ref>
*Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) <ref>http://www.ciscrp.org/</ref>
*Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) <ref>http://www.ciscrp.org</ref>
*Overview of Clinical Trials <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/overview.aspx/</ref>
*Overview of Clinical Trials <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/overview.aspx</ref>
*Volunteering for a Clinical Trial <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/volunteering.aspx/</ref>
*Volunteering for a Clinical Trial <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/volunteering.aspx</ref>
*Understanding the Informed Consent Process <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/understanding-informed-consent.aspx/</ref>
*Understanding the Informed Consent Process <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/understanding-informed-consent.aspx</ref>
*Glossary of Clinical Research Terms <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/health-resources/glossary/</ref>
*Glossary of Clinical Research Terms <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/health-resources/glossary</ref>
*General Resources <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/health-resources/general/</ref>
*General Resources <ref>http://www.centerwatch.com/health-resources/general</ref>


==Location==
==Location==

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CenterWatch LLC
Company typePrivate
IndustryPublishing, Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, Medical Device, CRO, Investigative Sites, Academic Research Centers
Founded1994
HeadquartersBoston, Massachusetts
Key people
Ken Getz, Founder/Owner
Joan Chambers, COO
Number of employees
18
Websitehttp://www.centerwatch.com

CenterWatch, founded in 1994 by Ken Getz [1], is a privately-owned publishing and information services provider of clinical trials information for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, contract research organizations, investigative sites, academic research and health centers, trial and site management organizations, clinical research professionals and patients.

CenterWatch was the first non-government site to publish detailed information about active clinical trials that could be accessed by patients and their advocates [2]. CenterWatch currently has one of the largest databases of clinical trials with listings in 20+ therapeutic areas representing more than 650 medical conditions in 58 countries.


Publications and Services

CenterWatch publishes several books and publications ranging from professional training guides and regulatory compliance to industry analysis and news. CenterWatch also provides online information services for clinical research professionals seeking competitive intelligence, business analysis, lead generation, site identification and patient educational resources.

  • Publications [3] [4]
  • Industry Analysis and Special Reports [5]
  • Drug Information [6]
  • Clinical Research Training Guides [7]
  • Regulatory Compliance [8]
  • Site Identification [9] [10]
  • Grant Opportunities [11] [12]
  • Business Development [13]
  • Clinical Trials Listing Service [14]
  • Patient Brochures [15]

Career Resources

JobWatch is CenterWatch’s online career and educational site where companies can post open positions in the field of clinical research [16]. Job seekers are also able to freely post resumes that are searchable by potential employers. It is also a resource for continuing education with listings for training and academic degree programs and conferences focused on the clinical trials industry.

Health Associations

CenterWatch has developed collaborations with several disease-specific, non-profit health associations to aid in the dissemination of clinical trials information for use by clinical research professionals and patients [17].

History of CenterWatch

CenterWatch was founded in 1994 by Ken Getz, a senior research fellow at Tufts University, and Robert Whitaker, an author and medical journalist. In 1998, CenterWatch became Thomson CenterWatch when the company was acquired by Medical Economics, a division of The Thomson Corporation, now Thomson Reuters. In 2007, Thomson sold the company to Jobson Medical Information LLC, an integrated healthcare information and communications services provider. In April of 2010, Getz reacquired CenterWatch along with a group of private equity investors. [18]

Patient Resources

CenterWatch is an information resource for patients looking for general, unbiased and factual information about clinical trials and clinical trial volunteering. Patients can also search clinical trial listings posted by pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies and contract research organizations seeking study volunteers. [19]

  • Clinical Trial Listings [20]
  • Patient Notification Service [21]
  • Center for Information and Study on Clinical Research Participation (CISCRP) [22]
  • Overview of Clinical Trials [23]
  • Volunteering for a Clinical Trial [24]
  • Understanding the Informed Consent Process [25]
  • Glossary of Clinical Research Terms [26]
  • General Resources [27]

Location

CenterWatch is located at 100 N. Washington St., Suite 301, Boston, MA 02114. Phone: (617) 948-5100.
Email: customerservice@centerwatch.com Web: http://www.centerwatch.com/

Relevant Industry Resources

References

  1. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/about-centerwatch/team-bios.htm
  2. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials
  3. ^ http://store.centerwatch.com/c-27-news.aspx
  4. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/news-resources/clinical-trials-today
  5. ^ http://store.centerwatch.com/c-53-industry-analysis-special-reports.aspx
  6. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/drug-information/index.htm
  7. ^ http://store.centerwatch.com/c-29-training-education.aspx
  8. ^ http://store.centerwatch.com/c-30-standard-operating-procedures.aspx
  9. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/trialwatch
  10. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/news-resources/research-centers
  11. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/news-resources/research-centers
  12. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/news-resources/trialwatch/signup
  13. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/news-resources/industry-providers
  14. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/post
  15. ^ http://store.centerwatch.com/c-31-patient-education-resources.aspx
  16. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/jobwatch
  17. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/health-resources/associations
  18. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/press/pr-2010-05-05.htm
  19. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/about-centerwatch/index.htm
  20. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/listings
  21. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/pns
  22. ^ http://www.ciscrp.org
  23. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/overview.aspx
  24. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/volunteering.aspx
  25. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/clinical-trials/understanding-informed-consent.aspx
  26. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/health-resources/glossary
  27. ^ http://www.centerwatch.com/health-resources/general

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