Dr. R. Donald Harvey recently returned to Emory University’s Winship Cancer Institute after winning a visit to learn and work with scientists at the Richmond, Virginia, state-of-the-art PPD (Pharmaceutical Product Development) bioanalytical laboratory for his proposal titled, “Defining the Interaction of Docetaxel and Lonafarnib in Advanced Malignancies.”
Dr. Harvey, the first ACCP member to receive the Investigator Development PPD Bioanalytical Fluid and Tissue Grant Award, returned with high praise for his experience, stating that “the staff [at PPD] is clearly the greatest asset; everyone I interacted with was professional, informed, motivated, and willing to answer any questions I had.” He continues: “My research samples were used as a case study on assay development, validation, and conduct. I was provided a broad experience with representatives from all aspects of the bioanalytical enterprise.” “Overall,” he concludes, “I was very impressed with the dedication to [the] quality, precision, and accuracy of the sample analysis process, and I have a new appreciation for the effort. The extensive development, updating, and use of SOPs clearly ensure everyone is provided ample instruction on bioanalytical methods.”
Among the scientists within the PPD facility in Richmond, the positive sentiment was shared. As stated by Bruce Petersen, Ph.D., Senior VP Labs/Phase I, “The experience gave Dr. Harvey a whole new understanding of how a bioanalytical lab operates…. His visit was mutually educational and motivational. Dr. Harvey came a visitor and departed a colleague.”
Do you have stored samples waiting to be analyzed? The American College of Clinical Pharmacy Research Institute, in conjunction with PPD, is pleased to offer this unique opportunity for full and associate ACCP member clinical pharmacist investigators to conduct bioanalytical sample analysis on their own research samples at a state-of-the-art PPD laboratory in 2009. Winners of this in-kind grant award will be reimbursed for their transportation and housing costs while working at the PPD facility. PPD will cover the costs associated with the actual analysis. Applications will remain open until 2009 funding is depleted. Download an application from www.accpri.org and apply today; the next deadline is March 1, 2009. Members with any questions are encouraged to call the Research Institute at (913) 492-3311.