JOSHA Research (Dr JJ Lombaard)

Experience

Experience in clinical trials: Phase II – IV (>10 years)
Several large trials were conducted, among them the FEMPrEP study (950 women were screened in 6 months, 650 enrolled) . Was global highest recruiter for several studies, 3 of which was HIV studies.
Staff on board: Investigators X3, Study Coordinators X6, Medical Technologists X3, Laboratory Assistant X1, Pharmacisits X2, Data Capturers X2, Community Team X5, Financial manager, Admin Assistants X2, Physicians X3

Research interests

HVTN

Disease areas

• HIV
• Influenza
• Neuro Infections
• Other
• Respiratory Diseases
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
• TB

Diabetes (Type I and II) Venous Ulcers Cholesterol

Other information

All staff are up to date GCP trained and well experienced in conducting clinical trials
More than 60 clinical trials have been successfully conducted
Site SOPs in place
Several Sponsor and MCC audits – no major findings
The site is a First World research unit, well situated within easy reach for participants, 100 meters away from railway station and taxi rank, 50 meters from Specialist Radiology Centre
JOSHA Research has an excellent relationship with both DOH and the community. We started a CAB in 2007, and are actively involved in the community