James D. Carlson, Pharm.D provides over 35 years of experience in the clinical research industry. Dr. Carlson co-founded the PRACS Institute, LTD in Fargo in 1983 and assumed ownership and principal investigator status in 1990. He directed the growth of PRACS, which included adding e-DC, scientific affairs, regulatory affairs, bioanalytical sample analysis, data management, business development and dermatology studies. Dr. Carlson later served as President/CEO of Algorithme Pharma USA LLC in Fargo. Dr. Carlson received his Bachelors and Doctor of Pharmacy degrees from the Universities of Iowa and Michigan, respectively, and as a Clinical Pharmacy Residency from Buffalo General, NY. At AXIS Clinicals, Dr. Carlson aids in enhancing our clinical and bioanalytical services to support various studies while facilitating study designs and project execution of these programs. He is a member of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists and the North Dakota Pharmaceutical Association.