Who Am I?
RDR Studies
I'll Take It Rare
Don't Call it Hotlanta
Research & Regulations
100
I wear many hats at RDR from pharmacy to regulatory. You won't see me on Tuesday. Did you know I'm an F1 fan?

Who is Trang Vo?

100

This Phase 2 clinical trial studies boys ages 4-9 diagnosed with DMD receiving an oral, daily tablet of EDG-5506.

What is Edgewise Lynx?

100

Commonly seen in males, this disease affects the muscles, leading to muscle wasting and a worsening with time. 

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD)

100

Woah - I'm high up here! This destination in downtown Atlanta can "turn" you into a big fan of the city.

What is SkyView Atlanta?

100

The principles of this training help assure safety, integrity, and quality of clinical trials. You can find this in CITI.

What is Good Clinical Practice (GCP)?

200

I can speak Mandarin and lived in China for a while. I'll usually greet you by saying your name with joy and enthusiasm. Did you also know I'm a CPhT?

Who is Christian Hanson?

200

HOPEfully you like fish! This IV infusion study measures the safety and tolerability of the name of this IP administered every 3 months in males ages 10 and older. 

What is CAP-1002 (Capricor HOPE-3)?

200
In this 4-type group of genetic neuromuscular disorders that affect nerve cells that control voluntary muscles (motor neurons), muscle loss leads to issues such as walking, sitting, arm movement, and head control.

What is Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)?

200

This small stretch of I-75/85 bends you around one of the nation's best trauma centers. It may be one of the worst traffic areas in the city. 

What is the Grady Curve?

200

If you want to know who is allowed to complete a procedure in a study, this document in the ISF will help you find this out.

What is a Delegation of Authority (DOA) log?

300

I am an RDR original staff member, the longest employed in my role. You need me to help your patients show off their muscle and lung strength. I gave a talk about Spirometry recently.

Who is Lynette Slovensky?

300

In 2023, this study's drug reached statistical significance. The participants were unblinded to their group assignment and are either going to receive the drug as EAP or OLE at RDR.

What is AT (Applied Therapeutics)?

300

Features of this disorder include developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, balance, and speech impairments. You'll generally see the patient smiling. Loss of function is typically due to the loss of function of a gene called UBE3A.

What is Angelman syndrome?

300

The A is for grade! Although you may not recall its first name was Dwarf House, this popular restaurant changed its menu from burgers to poultry items in 1967.

What is Chick-fil-A?

300

Dr. James Lind is celebrated on this day as the first person to run a controlled trial in 1774. He evaluated various diets in sailors with scurvy.

What is Clinical Trials Day (May 20th)?

400

I grew up around Philadelphia and bounced around different places until I landed at Emory and now RDR. Hopefully you are not allergic to me!

Who is Dr. Samata Kamireddy?

400

Let's deliver some good results! This MAD study consists of IV infusions of IP to treat DMD amenable to Exon 51 skipping and evaluate dystrophin protein levels in muscle tissue. 

What is the Dyne251-DMD-201 (DELIVER) study?

400

This first of two types of this disease consists (in its classic form) of muscle weakness and wasting, including prolonged muscle tensing. Beside the muscles, it can also affect the hearts, eyes, CNS, and endocrine system. 

What is Myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1)?

400

Welcome to Broadway! This lavish performing arts venue hosts events such as the ballet, musicals, and concerts in Midtown.

What is the Fox Theatre?

400

In certain clinical trials, the sponsor is focusing on safety and efficacy of the IP targeting a decent number of patients for a relatively short amount of time. Generally only 33% of studies make it out of this phase.

What is Phase 2?

500

I recently moved from California to Atlanta. I have spent many years working in research. Later this year I will be going back to visit to see Beyonce in concert. 

Who is Tiffany Bennett?

500

This isn't geometry! This study skips the IP and tells the PI to assess devices. By looking at both healthy and diagnosed patients, we can get results that are "very HOT"!

What is the Vertex Myotonic Dystrophy (VX22-MDO-801) study?

500

This inherited condition causes progressive weakness and wasting of skeletal and cardiac muscles. This is similar to DMD but this progresses later and at a slower rate.

What is Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD)?

500

As a result of a fire during the Civil War in 1864, the city gained this animal symbol.

What is a phoenix?

500

This document published in 1978 identifies three basic principles for human subjects research, including respect for persons, beneficence, and justice.

What is The Belmont Report?