Criterium Press Releases

For Immediate Release

Contact: Ronny Schnel
310-377-7517
rkschnel@criteriuminc.com

October 7, 2005

Criterium,Inc. Holds Annual Company Meeting at Headquarters in Saratoga Springs, New York

Criterium participants from the United States, South Africa, India, and The Netherlands met for a week of intense cross-training workshops.

(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY, October 7, 2005) – Criterium, Inc., a global technology-based contract research organization with in-depth experience in providing clinical-research solutions, has just completed their annual meeting.

Staff members from Criterium’s three offices, consultants, and strategic partners gathered at the company’s headquarters in Saratoga Springs for a weeklong meeting of workshops, presentations, and team building exercises. Criterium’s annual meeting is conducted to standardize procedures, enhance cross-cultural communication, and re-evaluate the company’s strategic plan. “All of Criterium staff, alliance partners and consultants made this meeting an unmitigated success. A meeting of this nature was necessary as we position ourselves for additional multi-national expansion,” says President and Founder, John Hudak.
Since opening the office in South Africa two years ago, Criterium has made it a point to ensure that there is a strong sense of team unity and that the core philosophies of the company are practiced in each office. Criterium typically has multi-national project teams working closely together throughout the length of a project. “We have been successful in the past due to our integration of user-friendly technology, dedicated teams, and excellent communication. Having the opportunity to spend a week together improves communication and allows us to streamline our processes even more. It’s priceless,” states Mary Stefanzick, Manager of Operations.

The entire staff participated in the Applied Good Clinical Practice GCP training conducted by Lawrence Reiter, Managing Director of Criterium Clinical Research (PTY) Ltd. in South Africa. Mr. Reiter is also the director of Applied Good Clinical Practice, which is a registered non-profit organization in South Africa that offers a variety of clinical research training courses. After attending the course each participant must pass a test to receive a certificate of competency. Criterium requires that all staff members maintain up-to-date knowledge of ICH GCP standards.

Dr. Gavin Leong conducted educational seminars on Anti-Infectives and HIV/AIDS. As a member of the staff in South Africa, Dr. Leong is a CRA and Medical Monitor. He periodically presents to the staff to ensure that everyone is educated about the implications and latest developments in the therapeutic areas that Criterium works.

In reflection of the meeting Ronny Schnel, Executive Director of Business Development and Client Services said, “This week was an opportunity for all of us to re-evaluate ourselves and our processes. It was a huge success, our capabilities are outstanding, and the possibilities are endless. Now more than ever, I encourage everyone to Get to Know Us!”

About Criterium, Inc.:

With headquarters in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., and offices in Rolling Hills Estates, Calif., and Johannesburg, South Africa, Criterium is a global technology-based contract research organization that offers a unique mix of high-quality, innovative clinical-research solutions and communications tools to manage the entire clinical-research process from initial planning to approval. The biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical, medical-device, and CRO industries benefit from Criterium’s expertise, high-value services and products, and high-end results. Founded in 1991, Criterium’s services are customized to fit each client’s specific needs, providing a seamless flow of data and information from the investigative site through Criterium back to the sponsor.