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CONTACT: Dr. John Gong, Managing Director, U.S. Operations; 301.540.5988 (o); Leading Chinese Preclinical CRO Goes Global, Offers Research Services & FDA Representation From New DC-area Office GERMANTOWN, MD (Oct. 01, 2008) ¨C JOINN Laboratories, a leading contract research organization (CRO) providing preclinical research services and regulatory assistance in China since 1995, has opened its first international office in Germantown, Maryland, USA, just outside Washington DC. ?°We?ˉre practically neighbors with the FDA,?± said Dr. John Gong, who heads the new office and who himself was a U.S. Food and Drug Administration Pharmacology and Toxicology Reviewer for 10 years. The experience puts Gong in a perfect position to help JOINN?ˉs international clients ¨C drug developers -- navigate complex FDA regulations and application processes. JOINN (pronounced joe-EEN) has quickly established itself as one of China's leading preclinical CROs. Since its founding in 1995 in Beijing, China, the firm has evaluated more than 200 new drugs involved in over 800 preclinical studies, and has served over 150 Chinese and international clients. When asked why JOINN is setting up a capital-area office now, Gong said that both his company and the market are ready. ?°With R&D expenses eating up more and more of drug developers?ˉ resources for innovation, global demand for CRO services has been climbing,?± Gong said. ?°Not only can JOINN provide top GLP lab services at competitive prices and time frames, we also offer solid regulatory compliance with and representation to the FDA. About JOINN: Founded in 1995 in Beijing, China, JOINN Laboratories is a contract research organization (CRO) offering comprehensive services in all areas of preclinical drug development, from the early stage drug discovery to the late stage regulatory toxicology studies. JOINN USA serves its international clients with their new drug development programs, including their regulatory and technical aspects. JOINN’s mission is to earn and keep customers by providing timely, high-quality services in preclinical contract research at reasonable cost. For more information, please visit joinnlaboratories.com |
