Our important role in executing clinical trials that pioneer new therapeutics is manifested through pride in our Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and having passion for the patients we serve.
Balboa Research SMO+ (formerly the California Institute of Renal Research) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Balboa Nephrology consisting of 12 Principal Investigators and 23 dedicated research staff across 6 fully equipped research sites in San Diego and Imperial Counties.
For nearly 20 years, Balboa Research SMO+ has leveraged its scope, scale, and affiliation with Balboa Nephrology to collaborate early with pharmaceutical and medical device sponsors on cutting-edge therapeutics and diagnostics.
Research Sponsor Benefits
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Partnership with Balboa Nephrology and Nephrology Associates of Kentuckiana
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Growing network of clinics and Principal Investigators
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Large and diverse patient population
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Leading-Edge, Value-Based Care nephrology practices
Nephrology Practice Benefits
- Growing collective of research practices and Principal Investigators
- Deep operational expertise
- Broad sponsor relationships and study opportunities
- Flexible business partnerships
- Operated by Balboa Nephrology – the largest nephrology practice in California
History
- Founded as California Institute of Renal Research in 2003 by Balboa Nephrology Providers, Dr. George Fadda, Dr. Steven Steinberg and Dr. Diego Belo
- Nearly two decades of delivering quality GCP studies, including multiple Investigator Initiated Studies (IIS)
- 500+ studies with nearly 100 sponsors
- Phase 1B-4 GCP IND, IDE & PMA expertise
Infrastructure
- 12 Principal Investigators totaling over a century of accumulated research experience
- 25+ full-time research staff; 12 Research Coordinators with an average tenure of 8 years
- 6 fully-equipped Research locations in San Diego & Imperial Counties
Access
- Direct Access to over 150k+ charts in the Balboa Nephrology Medical Group EHR
⮕ 40k+ unique patients per year
⮕ 4k+ ESRD Patients
⮕ Vascular Access Center - Additional reach through Sharp & Scripps Healthcare
- Access to both Fresenius & DaVita Dialysis Centers
Principal Investigators
Jill Meyer, MD
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Research Experience
20 years
Research Expertise
drug device and diagnostics; phase II-IV: CKD 2-5, ESRD, HTN, DMII, hypercholesterolemia, IgA Nephropathy, FSGS, pruritis, anemia, hyperkalemia, vit hyperparathyroidism, infectious disease
Training
• MD – American University
• Residency – Hennepin County Medical Center
• Fellowship – Emory University
Adam Horeish, MD
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Research Experience
4 years
Research Expertise
drug, device, and diagnostics; phase II-IV: CKD 2-5, ESRD, HTN, DMII, hypercholesterolemia, IgA Nephropathy, FSGS, anemia, hyperkalemia, vit hyperparathyroidism, infectious disease
Training
• MD – Ross University School of Medicine
• Residency – Western Reserve Care System
• Fellowship – University of Vermont
Dylan Steer, MD
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Research Experience
15 years
Research Expertise
drug, device, diagnostics, and investigator sponsored; phase Ia-IV: CKD 2-5, ESRD, HTN, DMII, pruritis, hypercholesterolemia, anemia, hyperkalemia, hyperparathyroidism
Training
• MD – Duke University
• Residency – Duke University
• Fellowship – University of California San Diego.
Mark Boiskin, MD
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Research Experience:
18 years
Research Expertise
drug, device, diagnostics, and investigator sponsored; phase Ia-IV: CKD 2-5, ESRD, HTN, DMII, pruritis, anemia, hyperparathyroidism, dialysis access
Training
• MD – Stellenbosch medical school (south Africa)
•Residency – University of Alberta
•Fellowship – University of California, San Diego
Fharak Maa Chip, MD
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Dr. Maa joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2014. He practices in the National City area; specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
Dr. Maa attended medical school at Universidad Autonoma de Baja California in Mexicali where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree. After completing his residency at Alameda County Medical Center, he completed his Nephrology fellowship at UCLA Harbor Medical Center.
Boutros Nasri El-Haddad, MD
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