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  • We are dedicated to the safety and well-being of the patients who enroll in our studies.
  • We pursue the highest standards of ethics and professionalism.
  • We offer meticulous attention to detail and adherence to all protocol needs and standards.
  • We provide impeccable service at every turn and a professional atmosphere.

There is an additional reason we do what we do. We know that human clinical trials are an important step on the way to improving the quality of healthcare, and that benefits us all. Like so many healthcare professionals, we are motivated to make a difference in the lives of people in our community, and beyond. We genuinely care about the people in our trials and the people whose lives are changed by new medications and new medical products that make it to market.

In short, we pursue excellence in clinical research because it is the right thing to do.

Company History

Community Research was founded by David Mayleben, PhD and Bruce Corser, MD in 1995. By 2005 the company had four facilities in operation with more than 50 employees. Today Community Research is growing faster than ever with 75 studies annually and more than 500 completed clinical trials. Our dedication to clinical trials are preformed by highly trained Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs), Specialized Investigators with backgrounds in Psychiatry, Pulmonology, Sleep Disorders, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Gastroenterology and many more. Our professionals are aided by skilled medical technicians, a recruiting team and our data management department to ensure the safety and effectiveness of all our clinical trials.

Meet our staff:

David W. Mayleben, PhD
Co-Founder of Community Research and Director of Clinical Research/Investigator since 1995. Received a Doctorate of Philosophy from the University of Cincinnati in 1998. Awards:
  • University of Cincinnati Research Council
  • 1994 Student Research Fellowship
Professional Societies:
  • American Academy of Sleep Medicine
  • Drug Information Association
  • Kentucky Sleep Society (board member, 2005-2006)
  • Sigma Xi

Bruce C. Corser, MD, CPI
Co-Founder of Community Research and Medical Director since 1995. Also Medical Director of Sleep Management Institute since 2000. Received his medical degree from Upstate Medical Center in Syracuse, New York in 1980, along with a Master of Business Administration Degree, with honors from Xavier University from Cincinnati Ohio in 1999.

Board Certifications:

  • Certified Physician Investigator (American Academy Pharmaceutical Physicians)
  • Sleep Disorders Medicine
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Pulmonary Medicine
  • Internal Medicine

Adam Roth
Director of Clinical Operations since 2006. Employed by Community Research and Sleep Management Institute since 1997. Received a Master of Arts Degree in Experimental Psychology from Xavier University, Cincinnati Oh in 2004.

Organizations:

  • American Academy of Sleep medicine
  • Association of Polysomographic Technicians
  • Association of Clinical Research Professionals
  • Society of Clinical Research Associates

Gregory M. Maraan
Clinical Site Director for Community Research's Cincinnati (Red Bank) and Crestview Hills, KY locations since 2006 . Employed by Community Research since 1999. Received a Bachelors of Science Degree from the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati Ohio in 1995.

Organizations:

  • Association of Clinical Research Professionals
  • Drug Information Association

Lindsey Wood, PhD
Director, Residential Clinical Trial Unit since 2007. Received a Master of Science Degree from the University of Georgia, Athens, GA in 1975 and a Doctor of Philosophy Degree from the University of Nottingham, Nottingham, England in 1978. Dr. Wood was an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Texas Medical School, Houston, Texas, prior to moving into industry in 1984. Since that time he has held positions of increasing responsibility in drug development and clinical research with a number of companies including Procter and Gamble, Allergenics, Baxter Healthcare, and Presutti Laboratories. Dr. Wood has authored or co-authored over 65 published papers and abstracts.

Organizations:

  • Infectious Diseases Society of America
  • Association of Clinical Pharmacology Units

Claudia Tufts, CCRP
Claudia is the Site Director for the Eastgate location. She has been in the medical field for over 20 years, most of that time spent in research. Employed by Community Research since 2002, Claudia was named Site Director in early 2008.

Denise A. Moeller
Regulatory Affairs Director for Community Research since 2004. Employed by Community Research since 2000. Received a Business Degree from Cincinnati State, Cincinnati Oh, in 1991.

Board Membership:

  • 2006-Present Cincinnati Children’s Hospital IRB

Mark A. Metzner
Marketing Director for Community Research since 2006. Received a Bachelors Degree in Communications from Central College, Pella IA, in 1985.