Slide 1Slide 2Slide 3My DutiesOverall ExperienceNew Hanover Medical ResearchAn Integrated Site of Piedmont Medical ResearchEmily WilliamsPhase III clinical drug trials–Preclinical: animal–Phase I: small group of healthy humans kept in close watch–Phase II: slightly larger group of healthy humans used mainly to assess dosing and efficacy–Phase III: PTs that actually have the designated disease–Phase IV: drug is allowed to be sold, but closely monitored•Runs very much like a doctor’s office•Many different studies currently taking place–Diabetes–Peripheral Neuropathy–Weight Loss–Erectile Dysfunction–Arthritis–Lower Back Pain–Birth Control–Rosacea–Onychomichosis (Toe nail fungus)•Eli Lilly, Merck, Pfizer, Teva, Warner-Chillcott, Daichi-Sankyo, Intendis, etc.My Duties•Sit in on PT visits•Make charts/file•Help keep PT folders organized•Learn lab procedures•Draw blood•Organize and account for controlled substances•Run front office/run errands•Help with advertising•Ask lots of questions!Overall ExperiencePROS•Taught me a great deal about the drug industry•Helped choosing my career path•Enjoyed lab work and learning to draw blood•Gained experience in research and pharmaceuticals•The people were fun to work with•Flexible with hours•Experience in a professional environmentCONS•Busy work!•Hit a point where wasn’t much more to learn•Not what I expected•Not relevant to