ACORN CRO Launches STAR (Site Tracking and Recruitment)

MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 18 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- ACORN CRO, an
oncology-focused CRO, has developed proprietary technology known as STAR (Site
Tracking And Recruitment). The introduction of this dedicated technology tool
will speed the site selection process as it automates the study feasibility
process. "STAR was developed under the guidance of ACORN CRO's experienced
project managers who sought to save valuable time during the study start-up
phase. The resulting system delivers solutions that provide meaningful cost
benefits to both sponsors and participating sites," remarked Edward J.
Stepanski, PhD, COO.

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STAR increases transparency and efficiency in the study feasibility/site
selection process. The Site Repository contains all known information about
each oncology research site, and enables rapid selection of potential study
sites based upon sponsor/study requirements. It also reduces the need for
sites to complete repetitive tasks and is estimated to save approximately 75%
of the time sites traditionally spend on completing study feasibility forms.
Through STAR, sponsors are able to view a report summarizing site
identification metrics in real time. Sponsors will appreciate that STAR
automatically sends reminder notifications throughout the process, allows
complete tracking of the status of each site contacted, and reduces the time
needed to definitively identify study sites.

"STAR is yet another way in which ACORN CRO leverages technology to provide
added value and efficiency for its customers. STAR substantially speeds up the
study start-up process which results in impressive economies of scale," added
Kristie Lively, Vice President.

ACORN CRO will showcase STAR at the annual DIA meeting in San Diego, June
22-24, 2009 in booth #2039.

About ACORN CRO
ACORN CRO is a full-service, oncology-focused contract research organization,
providing value-driven, quality solutions to the pharmaceutical and biotech
industry and offering unparalleled customer service in monitoring; clinical
data management; statistical analysis; medical writing and project management.
ACORN CRO delivers insights from key oncology opinion leaders and accelerates
the research process through advanced levels of efficiency.

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Liz Conway of ACORN CRO, +1-901-435-5570, lconway@acorncro.com