Proprietary ClinQuick(R) system builds on a 15-year track record of technical leadership in early clinical research KING OF PRUSSIA, PA, July 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- MDS Pharma Services, a leading provider of innovative drug discovery and development solutions, has launched the next generation of its proprietary ClinQuick(R) electronic system for Phase I study set-up, data capture, project tracking and personnel credential management. Aimed at improving client service, the new version of the ClinQuick(R) system extends a 15-year legacy of technical leadership in early clinical research. System enhancements include a more user-friendly interface, improved menu navigation and a more robust data platform. This new platform will enable faster and more flexible reporting and will ultimately allow clients to access their data via the internet. "Since its implementation in 1993, ClinQuick(R) has been used successfully in more than 3,000 Phase I studies involving nearly 100,000 participants," said MDS Pharma Services President David Spaight. "Our investment to enhance the ClinQuick(R) system builds on that legacy of success and will allow us to meet growing client demand for early clinical research services while maintaining our leadership position in Phase I. This next-generation ClinQuick(R) system will further improve our ability to deliver high quality Phase I services on time." About ClinQuick(R) Designed and built by MDS Pharma Services for use in its Phase I clinical research centers, the fully integrated ClinQuick(R) system facilitates rapid data cleansing and client monitoring for seamless operation of both single and multi-site studies. ClinQuick(R) accelerates timelines, enables accurate direct data acquisition, and reduces costs by a third compared to traditional paper case report forms (CRFs) - the forms used by clients to collect and document data from each participating clinical research site. The system is fully CFR Part 11 compliant and can be used for study management and electronic data capture (EDC), either alone or in conjunction with a client-provided EDC system or paper CRFs. MDS Pharma Services offers one of the world's largest capacities for conducting early-phase clinical studies, with some 1,100 beds in five state-of-the-art clinical research facilities in North America and Europe. About MDS Pharma Services MDS Pharma Services is committed to delivering quality service on time. We offer a full spectrum of resources to meet the drug discovery and development needs of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. With numerous facilities strategically located around the world, we apply advanced scientific and technological expertise throughout the drug discovery and development process - from lead optimization, pre-IND research, early clinical research (bioequivalence, phases I-IIa) and bioanalysis through to global clinical development (phases IIb-IV), central lab and centralized cardiac services. For more information, visit our website at http://www.mdsps.com/. MDS Pharma Services is a business unit of MDS Inc. (TSX: MDS; NYSE: MDZ), a global life sciences company that provides market-leading products and services that our customers need for the development of drugs and diagnosis and treatment of disease. We are a leading global provider of pharmaceutical contract research, medical isotopes for molecular imaging, radiotherapeutics, and analytical instruments. MDS has more than 5,500 highly skilled people in 29 countries. Find out more at http://www.mdsinc.com/ or by calling 1-888-MDS-7222, 24 hours a day. DATASOURCE: MDS Pharma Services CONTACT: For Investors, Kim Lee, (416) 675-6777 ext. 34721, ; For Media, Charlene McGrady, (610) 239-7900 ext. 231,

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