Ongoing Trials Virtus was established in September 2002 and has or is still managing the following clinical trials in South Africa:
Therapeutic Area
Project Type
Phase
Sponsor
Cardiovascular
Pulmonary Hypertension
3
Swiss based Biotech
Physchiatry
Insomnia
3a
Swiss based Biotech
GI
Peadiatrics
3b
Swiss based Biotech
Ear, Nose & Throat
Allergic Rhinitis
2
US based Biotech
Neurology
Alzheimers
2
Canada Based Biotech
Our strategy is to develop very strong relationships with our clients and to support this with commitment and service. We believe that this strategy differentiates Virtus from others and provides confidence for clients to enjoy a sustainable relationship as projects advance through to Phase III and IV.
Previous Clinical Trial Experience of Virtus' Management Team
Prior to the establishment of Virtus, the management team has had the following clinical development experience:
Therapeutic Areas
Therapeutic Area
No. of Projects
Sponsor
Alzheimer's disease
6
US and Canadian based
Virology
5
Swiss Based
HIV and other Infectious diseases
4
US, and RSA based
Oncology
1
US based
Diabetes
1
EU based
Ophthalmology
1
US based
Rheumatoid arthritis
1
RSA based
Psoriasis
1
RSA based
Cardiovascular
1
US and UK based
Neuro-surgery
1
Swiss Based
Phases
Phase
No. of Projects
3-4
1
3
2
2
14
1
1
Case Study Virtus Clinical Development is involved in projects with the US biotech company Viral Genetics.