The most groundbreaking research is useless if it doesn’t reach patients. Our Communications department is a full-service group that produces top-quality communications of every sort, from peer-reviewed journal articles to innovative multimedia presentations.

First, a specialized team within the group develops customized materials for study start-up and enrollment, including user-friendly paper and electronic data forms, inservice manuals, posters, pocket cards, and various other items. These trial-specific aids have been shown repeatedly to speed enrollment and reduce queries.

Our teams also collaborate on various other research communications projects, from development of trial newsletters and peer-reviewed articles to management of international conferences. Production personnel help ensure that materials for these projects move from concept to completion on time, within budget, and always exceeding our clients’ expectations.

Director: Penny Hodgson

Finally, the DCRI is home to the world's oldest peer-reviewed cardiology journal, the American Heart Journal.

Only the DCRI offers a comprehensive communications portfolio combined with clinical knowledge and business savvy, working side-by-side with the finest researchers in the world.

• Writing and editing
• Graphic design
• Journals management
• Materials production
• Meetings services: think-tanks, symposia, training sessions
• Multimedia presentations
• Web design