Your Phase I–IV Research Partner in South Florida
A dedicated clinical research facility led by Edward Mezerhane, MD, FAASM, FACP, DABOM, CPI — conducting pharmaceutical and medical device trials with a DEA Schedule I–V researcher license and a built-in patient referral pipeline.
Trusted by Industry Leaders
PharmaDev has conducted pharmaceutical and medical-device studies for leading global sponsors and emerging biotech across sleep medicine, obesity, and metabolic disease.
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Edward Mezerhane, MD, FAASM, FACP, DABOM, CPI
Involved in clinical research since 2017 and PI on 45+ clinical trials. He maintains an active Sleep Medicine practice of 13 years that sees over 10,000 patients per year — a continuous, pre-qualified source of study participants.
ABIM Board Certified — Internal Medicine
Board certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM).
ABIM Board Certified — Sleep Medicine
13 years of clinical Sleep Medicine practice; expertise in OSA, CSA, narcolepsy, idiopathic hypersomnia, insomnia, and circadian rhythm disorders.
ABOM Board Certified — Obesity Medicine
Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM), extending capability into metabolic and weight-management trials.
Certified Principal Investigator (CPI)
CPI designation demonstrating mastery of GCP, ICH guidelines, FDA regulations, and trial oversight.
Why PharmaDev vs. Generic Research Sites
Full-Service Research Infrastructure
Designed to meet sponsor and regulatory requirements from site initiation through closeout.
Regulatory & Compliance
- IRB-approved study infrastructure
- FDA 21 CFR Part 11 compliant
- GCP-trained research staff
- Protocol deviation tracking
- Audit-ready documentation
Patient Recruitment
- Built-in practice referrals (10,000+ pts/yr)
- Five-physician affiliated specialist network
- Bilingual staff (English/Spanish)
- Community outreach programs
- Digital screening tools
Data & Operations
- EDC system proficiency
- Real-time enrollment reporting
- Source document verification
- SAE/AE reporting protocols
- Lab & diagnostics coordination
Trial Types Supported
- Phase I–IV clinical trials
- Device studies
- Observational studies
- Registry studies
- Compassionate use programs
Turnaround
- < 30-day site activation
- Rapid protocol feasibility review
- Same-week patient pre-screening
- Monthly sponsor reporting
- 24/7 PI availability for SAEs
Therapeutic Focus
- Sleep disorders (OSA, narcolepsy, IH)
- Obesity & metabolic disease
- Hypertension & cardiovascular risk
- Type 2 diabetes
- Chronic disease management
Purpose-Built for Clinical Research
Dedicated monitoring, laboratory, and pharmacy space — plus access to an AASM-accredited sleep laboratory. All equipment is calibrated yearly, with cloud-based temperature monitoring and automated excursion alerts.
2 examination rooms
Conference room
CRA / CRO monitoring area
CRC work area
Laboratory area
Pharmacy — room-temp & refrigerated (DEA I–V)
8-bed sleep lab (AASM accredited) across 2 facilities
Battery back-up on all critical equipment
−80°C Ultra-Low Freezer
Long-term biological sample storage.
−20°C Freezer
Frozen sample and reagent storage.
2–8°C IP Refrigerator
Vaccine / investigational product cold storage.
Refrigerated & RT Centrifuges
4°C refrigerated centrifuge plus room-temperature centrifuge.
PFT / Spirometry
Pulmonary function and spirometry testing on site.
Sleep Lab (Seizure-Capable Montage)
8 beds total; 2 fully dedicated to clinical research.
12-Lead EKG
Electrocardiography for cardiac safety assessments.
IV Infusion Suite
Two IV infusion pumps with dedicated infusion chair.
Cloud-Based Temp Monitoring
Automated excursion alerting across all temperature-controlled units.
An Experienced, Dedicated Team
From a CPI-certified PI to fully research-dedicated coordinators and regulatory staff.
Edward Mezerhane, MD, FAASM, FACP, DABOM, CPI
Principal Investigator
Triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine & Obesity Medicine. Researcher since 2017; PI on 45+ trials. 13-year Sleep Medicine practice.
Patricia Sanchez, PA
Sub-Investigator
Fully dedicated research Sub-I supporting protocol execution, assessments, and participant safety.
Olivia Falcon, CCRC
Site Supervisor / Regulatory Specialist
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator. In research since 2012, coordinating over 100 clinical trials.
A Five-Physician Referral Network
Affiliated specialists extend our reach across therapeutic areas — supporting recruitment, co-management, and protocol-specific referrals.
Veronica Palmero, MD
Pulmonary Medicine
Associate, Sleep Medicine Specialists of South Florida
Idriz Kovacevic, MD
Sleep Medicine, Psychiatry, Neurology & Addiction Medicine
Associate, Sleep Medicine Specialists of South Florida
Julio Barcena, MD
Cardiology & Heart Failure
Partner, Top Cardiology Miami
Felipe Martinez, MD
ENT & Allergy
Partner, South Florida ENT Associates
Rolando Molina, MD
ENT & Sleep Surgery
Partner, South Florida ENT Associates
Submit an RFP or Site Inquiry
Discuss protocol feasibility, site qualification, or request a site file. We typically respond within 1 business day.