Our staff is committed to pursuing the advancement of medicine and medical technology for the sick, dying, and those looking for preventative therapies. Our Center conducts clinical trials under the direct supervision of physicians and qualified-trained research staff that provide excellent care to patients participating in studies. Because medical care is directly related to the purpose of the study, patients must continue all other medical care with their Primary Care Physician.

Our Center and Staff adhere to:

• Good Clinical Practice (GCPs) and the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH) Guidelines
• IATA Training
• All HIPAA regulations
• All Federal, State and Local laws and regulations
• Standards of Operation for Clinical Trial Research
• CCRP (Certified Clinical Research Professionals) continuing education and staff certification

Research Staff Includes:

• 3 Full-Time Clinical Research Coordinators (includes BSN and RNs)
• 2 Research Assistants
• Sr. Coordinator 16 yrs experience and CCRP

Executive Director:
Juliana R. Turner, RN, CCRP

16 years of clinical trial experience in more than 100 clinical trials with companies such as Abbott, Amgen, Amylin, Astra Zeneca, Astra-Merck, Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Eli Lilly, EISAI, Forest Labs, GlaxoSmithKline, GlaxoWellcome, Horizon Pharmceuticals, McNeil, Merck, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Parke-Davis, Pfizer, Procter & Gamble, Purdue Pharma, Sandoz, Sanofi Aventis, Sepracor, SmithKline Beecham, Takeda, and Wyeth Ayerst

Office Administrator:
Robert L. Turner, CFO

Rob Turner is Owner and Business Administrator for Clinical Study Center of Asheville. He was born in Pittsburg, PA, lived in SW Florida for almost 20 years before moving to Asheville 4 years ago. He manages all business aspects for CSCA ensuring that all staff meet OSHA Standards, FDA Regulations, state and local laws.

Clinical Investigators:
Lucian Rice, MD

Dr. Rice received his Medical Degree from Emory Medical School, Atlanta, Georgia. He is a current partner at Biltmore Medical Associates of Asheville, NC since 1973 and has worked on trials with CSCA since 2006. Dr. Rice has been involved in research for 13 years and his certifications include:
• Board Certified Hypertension Specialist by the American Society of Hypertension
• Board Certified in Clinical Lipidology by the National Lipid Association
• Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine

Daniel Cannon, MD

Dr. Cannon has been a part-time investigator since 2006. He received his Medical Degree from Pritzker School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. He received his Postgraduate Training in Family Practice from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Wisconsin. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Practice. Dr. Cannon has a private practice at Voth Family Medicine in Asheville, NC.

Cindy Tuten, MD

Dr. Tuten has been associated with CSCA since 2006. She received her Medical Degree from the University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida. She completed her Internship/Residency at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington with a Degree in Physiatry. Dr. Tuten is a Diplomate of the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

John Newell Dean, MD

Dr. Dean has been an Investigator at CSCA since 2007 and has been involved with clinical trials for the past 5 years. He is currently a full-time physician and partner at Biltmore Medical Associates in Asheville, NC since 1978. He received his Medical Degree from Emory Medical School, Atlanta, GA. Dr. Dean completed his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Washington, Seattle, Washington. He is Board Certified in Internal Medicine.