(Columbus, Georgia) April 9, 2008

Dr. Joseph G. Surber, of Southeast Regional Research Group will be speaking at West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine on April 21, 2008. During the noon lunch, Dr. Surber will discuss the importance of physician involvement in research as well as the national trends in medical research.

“We are able to share with students the latest medical findings and show them that the field they’ve chosen is ever-evolving, never stagnant,” Surber said.
Dr. Surber will also share with the first- and second-year medical students the different ways that physicians can benefit from conducting research in their practices.
“Sharing with others our exciting research experience is a win-win,” Dr. Surber said. “We show medical students the need for research in medicine and stress the importance of medical research to promoting the future of patient care. In turn, as physicians and surgeons these professionals keep research at the forefront of their minds as they seek the most comprehensive treatment for their patients.”

A West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine alum, Dr. Surber received his medical degree in 2001 and is currently Chief Medical Officer of Southeast Regional Research Group, a Georgia-based Multi-Specialty Management Organization (MSMO). Additionally, Dr. Surber recently acquired his certification as a Physician Investigator (CPI) through the Association of Pharmaceutical Physicians and Investigators (APPI) and the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).

Dr. Surber is board certified in Family Medicine and holds faculty positions with the Medical College of Georgia and Mercer University. He has been conducting medical research since 2005 in the following therapeutic areas: Cardiology, Dermatology, Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonology, Rheumatology and Wound Care.

About West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in Lewisburg, West Virginia, has been ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s top Graduate Schools report for nine consecutive years, and ranked in the Top 10 in Rural Medicine by U.S. News four of the last five years. WVSOM is committed to embracing technological advancements that improve the quality of learning for our students and ultimately the quality of care for the patients in their charge. For more information, visit WVSOM’s Web site at www.wvsom.edu

About Southeast Regional Research Group

A FDA-regulated research facility, Southeast Regional Research Group conducts clinical research studies for many of the nation’s pharmaceutical and medical device research industry leaders. Southeast Regional Research Group has four clinical sites in Georgia (Columbus, Hinesville, Rincon and Savannah) and a clinical site in Alexander City, Alabama. At each clinical research site, Southeast Regional Research Group physicians and staff work with a local network of hospitals, government and community-run healthcare clinics, and inpatient- and outpatient-based physicians in our mission to provide compassionate medical care to our community.

As a research facility under the governance of several Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), Southeast Regional Research Group is steadfast in our commitment to communicate the volunteer’s condition with both the volunteer and the volunteer’s primary or referring physician. We are currently participating in clinical research trials which study the latest medical treatments for common health conditions such as Acne, High Blood Pressure, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis, and Skin Infections.

About SERRG Inc.

Columbus, Georgia-based, SERRG Inc. provides a bridge between cutting-edge research and technology and the medical community, including the patients we serve. This bridge provides quality medical care to our patients, benefit to the medical community, and high quality, accurate and unbiased study data for our Contract Research Organizations (CROs) and sponsors. SERRG Inc. strives to provide our clients with excellent customer service and research that decreases costs, improves quality and helps bring medical products to market sooner.
For additional information, please contact the SERRG, Inc. Corporate Offices at (706) 596-4894 (1-888-SERRG99/ 1-888-737-7499) or by e-mail, NewTrials@serrg.com. Visit the SERRG, Inc. home page at http://www.serrg.com.

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