Dermatology, Immunology & Inflammatory Diseases
Tailored solutions from experienced professionals you can trust
At TFS HealthScience, the Dermatology, Immunology and Inflammatory Disease team specializes in managing clinical development phases I-IV and patient recruitment in multiple indications. We partner with you to develop a regulatory and operational strategy tailored to your specific trial’s requirements, then deliver all the scientific and medical aspects of your clinical program to help ensure market success.
Our internal experts and global network of key opinion leaders (KOLs) provide support in site start-up, patient access, referral, recruitment and retention, and investigator identification at global, regional, and local levels.
Trusted science, quality, and passion
Many customers originally came to TFS based on our reputation for dermatologically-experienced resources and delivery of high-quality clinical development services. They stay with us because we listen, and we deliver solutions on-time and on-budget.
Track record of delivering nearly 250 studies in more than 20 countries
Global network of KOLs combined with a network of more than 6,000 sites and nearly 60,000 patients and our own in-house experts and clinic
Specially-trained full-service operations team including project managers, physicians, start-up teams, CRAs, data managers, statisticians, and medical monitors
In-house clinical study site dedicated to dermatology trials
Expertise at your service
From protocol design to submission of study documents, TFS is a source of top scientific, medical, regulatory, and operational expertise. The quality of our full-service portfolio is built on the expertise of our team: scientific advisors, regulatory strategists, and research professionals, all focused on your project’s success.
Case Study: Phase IIIb Trial in Adolescent Patients with Plaque Psoriasis
TFS provided a full-service business solution which was pivotal in support of the client’s need for efficient study management of at high-quality standard.
Study Phase: IIIb
Indication: Plaque psoriasis
Number of Patients: 130
Sites: 20
Our dermatology, immunology and inflammatory disease (DIID) indication experience includes:
DIID indications:
• Acne
• Actinic keratosis
• Atopic dermatitis
• Basal cell carcinoma
• Eczema
• Epidermolysis bullosa
• Folliculitis
• Hemangioma
• Blisters
• Hidradenitis suppurativa
• Melanoma
• Onychomycosis
• Pruritus
• Psoriasis
• Rosacea
• Seborrhea
• Skin infections
• Sweat gland disorders
• Urticaria
• Warts
Aesthetics indications:
• Baldness/hair loss
• Canthal lines
• Cellulite/Fat reduction
• Collagen
• Facial volume loss
• Glabellar lines
• Skin rejuvenation
• Wrinkles
Wound indications:
• Burns
• Chronic wounds
• Diabetic foot ulcer
• Scarring
• Wound care
• Wound healing
Rheumatology and Allergy Indications
• Chronic inflammation
• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid Arthritis
• Lupus
• Psoriatic Arthritis
• Scleroderma
• Allergic Rhinitis
• Allergies
TFS-owned in-house clinic in Hamburg, Germany
- Specializes in dermatology clinical studies
- Accelerates trials in difficult indications
- Leverages practical experience from clinical practice into the CRO environment
- Includes >10 dedicated team members (investigators and study nurses / coordinators)
- Conducts >20 studies/year in various indications and study phases
- Maintains active database of >3,000 patients
- Supports studies with professional recruitment tools and advertising
One project, one team
TFS is committed to developing a solution-driven partnership that drives your success. Located across more than 20 countries, our depth and range of expertise can be put to use for your next global, regional, or local trial.
Ina Zschocke, PhD
Vice President, Head of Dermatology,
Immunology & Inflammatory Disease Business Unit
- Nearly three decades of clinical research experience across dermatology and immunology
- Demonstrated leadership leveraging trust, quality and efficiency between biopharma and CROs
- 360-degree view of drug development through broad experience as both a vendor and a customer
- Deep understanding of the therapeutic ecosystem and high dynamics of the pharmaceutical market
- Expertise across management functions to shape the bold, complex strategies today’s biopharma demands
We listen to deliver
From big-picture strategy to implementation of the smallest detail, we demonstrate our expertise at every stage of the clinical development process. We are just as thorough when working with our clients—talk to us about your project.