Comprehensive Research Services

Comprehensive Research Services

Scripps Health: At the Forefront of Clinical Research Scripps Health is a recognized leader in clinical research and has long been at the forefront of numerous medical breakthroughs. In 2007, we expanded our commitment to both clinical and translational research throughout the Scripps health care system, and have taken research to new levels of excellence through collaborations with pharmaceutical development companies and alliances with The Scripps Research Institute. As a result, we continue to integrate novel therapeutic, diagnostic, biotechnical and medical technologies into our portfolio of studies while assisting our pharmaceutical sponsors in bringing the most thoroughly researched and highest-quality medical products to market. Together, we are able to offer our patients and community expanded treatment options by way of innovative, scientifically strong research opportunities.

Scripps Clinical Research Center In 2008, Scripps established the new Scripps Clinical Research Center, a dedicated 34,500-square-foot research facility at Torrey Pines Science Park in the heart of San Diego s biotech and research community. Designed to facilitate research studies and speed the delivery of new technologies to patients, the center brings together many of the facilities and services required to initiate and conduct clinical investigations. Scripps Clinical Research Center features exam rooms, a lab, offices, meeting rooms with video conferencing and a comfortable waiting area for extended subject visits. In addition, the center offers facilities for sponsor representatives to conveniently monitor ongoing trials, including a full-scale copy center, Internet access, telephone, fax and other key services.

Streamlined Services and Support One seamless regulatory and administrative process enables pharmaceutical companies and other partners to conduct research at Scripps sites throughout San Diego County under a single contract. From this central location, Scripps provides investigators and research staff with the support, training and tools required to successfully and efficiently conduct research from start to finish: Timely contract and budget review Identification of staffing needs Streamlined IRB and regulatory document preparation Individualized marketing plan Proactive subject recruitment strategy Personalized subject education and counseling Aggressive enrollment tracking Nationally recognized continuing medical education

The Scripps Network of Industry-Leading Investigators As one of the largest and most integrated not-for-profit health care systems in San Diego County, Scripps offers: Affiliation with more than 2,600 primary care and specialty physicians Five acute-care hospital campuses Ten Scripps Clinic locations, plus Scripps Home Health Care and additional support services Over three million patient visits annually (1.5 million outpatient, 1.6 million inpatient) Approximately 400,000 new patients each year For more than 75 years, Scripps has successfully completed thousands of clinical trials in diverse therapeutic areas, including: Cardiovascular Disease Dermatology Endocrinology and Diabetes Family Practice Gastroenterology/Hepatology Nephrology Neurology Neurosurgery Oncology Ophthalmology Orthopedics Pulmonology Sleep Disorders Transplant Medicine Trauma Weight Loss and Obesity Women s Health

San Diego County s Diverse Patient Population Scripps provides a level of community access and dissemination for research rarely found in private or university health systems. This exceptional opportunity exists through a strong linking of scientific investigators with a health care model that represents a highly diverse community. Like San Diego County itself, our demographically diverse patients represent a broad range of ages, race and ethnic groups. San Diego County Race Demographics* African American 5.5% Hispanic or Latino 30.1% Caucasian 51.7% San Diego County Age Demographics* Over 65: 11.1% Under 5: 7.5% Other 2.4% Asian 10.3% 5-18: 25.3% 18-65: 56.1% * Source: U.S. Census Bureau, State and County QuickFacts (2006)

Scripps Honors and Awards Best Hospital in San Diego Scripps voted Best Hospital by readers of The San Diego Union-Tribune for seven consecutive years. - The San Diego Union-Tribune (2000 2006) Clinical Excellence Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla honored with the VHA Leadership Award for Operational Excellence in recognition of a high level of operational performance. VHA (2005 and 2006) Scripps Green Hospital named one of the nation s 100 Top Hospitals for all services. Solucient (2004 and 2005) Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla named one of America s Best Hospitals for cardiac care. U.S. News & World Report (2006) Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla achieved Magnet designation for demonstrated excellence in clinical practice first in San Diego to receive this designation. American Nursing Credentialing Center, American Nurses Association (2005 and 2006) Scripps Memorial Hospital Encinitas recognized with a Gold Seal of Approval as a Primary Stroke Center the only North San Diego County hospital to earn this accreditation. The Joint Commission (2006) Medical Group Excellence Scripps Mercy Medical Group recognized as the No. 1 medical group in San Diego County for overall care. California Cooperative Healthcare Reporting Initiative (2002 2007) Scripps Green Hospital named one of the nation s 100 Top Hospitals for cardiovascular care. Solucient (2001, 2004 and 2005) Scripps Mercy Medical Group named one of the top three medical groups in San Diego and one of the top 10 in Southern California. Integrated Healthcare Association(2005)

For More Information We look forward to partnering with you on your next clinical trial. For more information on how Scripps can assist you, please contact: Scripps Clinical Research Services 11025 North Torrey Pines Road Suite 200 La Jolla, California 92037-1030 Phone: 800-995-4200 Fax: 858-652-5404 Web site: www.scripps.org/clinicalresearch E-mail: clinicalresearch@scrippshealth.org