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Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network (DRCR)

Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network (DRCR.net). Dedicated to multicenter clinical research of diabetic retinopathy, macular edema and associated disorders. DRCR Network Overview. Objective:

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Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network (DRCR)

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  1. Diabetic Retinopathy Clinical Research Network (DRCR.net) Dedicated to multicenter clinical research of diabetic retinopathy, macular edema and associated disorders.

  2. DRCR Network Overview • Objective: • Develop and operate a collaborative network to facilitate multicenter clinical research on diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema and associated conditions.

  3. There have been 2716 subjects recruited for DRCR.net studies since the networks inception • 437 investigators have been certified for at least one protocol.  

  4. DRCR Network Overview • Funding: • National Eye Institute (NEI) • Sponsored cooperative agreement initiated September 2002; initially through December 31, 2008 • Competitive renewal request every 5 years • Renewed from 2009-2013 • Industry collaborations • Foundations (e.g. JDRF) • Unrestricted gifts

  5. Priority Initiatives • Involvement of community-based practices, as well as academic centers • Collaborate with industry to facilitate investigations and pursue opportunities otherwise not possible and to do so in a manner consistent with the Network’s dedication to academic integrity and optimal clinical trial performance

  6. Network Organization • Coordinating Center • Roy Beck, M.D., Ph.D. (Executive Director) • Adam Glassman, M.S. (Assistant Director) • Network Chair • Neil M. Bressler, M.D. (current) • Lloyd Paul Aiello, M.D., Ph.D. (inaugural & past chair) • Network Vice-Chairs • Susan Bressler, M.D. • Scott Friedman, M.D. • Ingrid Scott, M.D. • NEI • Donald F. Everett, M.A.

  7. Network Enrollment as of 9-31-09

  8. Network Enrollment as of 9-31-09

  9. For information about • Becoming a DRCR network investigator • Proposing collaborative clinical trial opportunities • A complete listing of DRCR publications • Or for other information E-maildrcrnet@jaeb.org Or visit or our website www.drcr.net

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