CPS Research is an independent clinical research site located in Glasgow, Scotland. Established in 1988, we conduct clinical trials in Phases II to IV in Pharmaceuticals, Food Supplements, Medical Devices and Over the Counter (OTC) therapies. We offer a personalised service to a worldwide client base of both large and small pharmaceutical, biotech and food organisations. Our single tier management structure allows an easy flow of communication with our clients.
Based on our extensive experience we offer three distinct services:
CPS Research is committed to providing quality clinical studies which meet the highest scientific, clinical, and ethical standards.
Following an academic career in anaesthesia, Alan was in General Practice as a partner and retired after 20 years to pursue a full-time career in drug development. He has over 30 years’ experience in designing studies and influencing protocols. He has over 100 peer-reviewed publications.
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Gordon combined his work as a senior partner in a GP practice with his long-term interest in pharmaceutical medicine. He has been the Principle Investigator in more than a hundred clinical trials for diverse indications. His particular interest is in helping patients influence both the development and the safety of new drugs and other medical treatments.
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Craig has 16 years experience working within the Life Science industry. He has held a number of senior, operational and customer facing positions in media manufacture and biopharmaceutical testing sectors.
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Dr Karen Hopkins BSc(Hons) MBCHB MRCGP (2019) – Research Physician
Karen has a strong scientific background, having completed an honours degree in Physiology prior to medical training. Since qualifying in 2011 she has enjoyed a wide range of clinical roles within the NHS. She has recently qualified as a GP, and enjoys this role in addition to her work at CPS Research. As a research physician, her role supports patients throughout the lifecycle of a clinical trial whilst ensuring their ongoing wellbeing.
Dr Jennifer Elliot BSc(Hons) MSc MBCHB MRCGP (2013) – Research Physician
Jennifer is our latest research physician at CPS Research, starting in 2020. Since qualifying as a GP, Jennifer has worked in both primary and secondary care and previously held a clinical research post that focused on stroke and brain imaging at one of the largest hospitals in Europe. As a research physician, Jennifer is focused on supporting patients during their participation in a clinical trial and ensuring their wellbeing throughout.
Our Clinical Management team have decades of experiences within the research industry and work together to ensure our projects, scheduling and team training all run smoothly.
Our friendly team of experienced research nurses all take great pride in their work pursuing new treatment options for the local community and beyond. At CPS Research, our priority is to ensure your safety and care throughout the entire clinical trials process and our team of research nurses are so important to this.
Established in 1988, CPS Research has over 30 years’ clinical trial site experience, having conducted more than 250 studies. As a result, our medically and clinically qualified management team, together with our experienced staff, have a wealth of clinical and research experience.
We are experts in management and conduct of trials in; Pharmaceuticals, Microbiome therapies, Over the counter (OTC), Food supplements, Devices.
In addition, CPS Research has provided consultancy services to pharmaceutical, food and medicine device companies for over 20 years, and our management team has written and contributed to over 100 papers, book chapters and posters in their fields of expertise.
Everyone is required to have a temperature check as they enter the clinic.
Multiple hand sanitisation stations are located throughout the clinic. Frequent hand cleaning is followed by all of our staff.
All staff will be equipped with personal protective equipment to keep you and them as safe as possible.
Every consultation room and visiting area is deep cleaned between visits to ensure your safety.
Social distancing of 2M will be in effect at all times within the clinic.
Each clinical room is fitted with a 0.1 micron HEPA air filtration system which filters the air removing viral particles.