Alabama Allergy & Asthma Center Research Department

At Alabama Allergy & Asthma Center, our dedication to improving the health care status of people diagnosed with allergies and asthma extends to aspects of clinical research. With over ten years of clinical trials experience, and a dedicated research staff our facility remains on the forefront of our specialty.

Dr. Carolyn Comer, Dr. Weily Soong, and Dr. Adina Knight are some of the top specialists in the allergy and asthma field. Our facility places Alabama Allergy & Asthma Center at the heart of new developments in the causes and treatments of diseases including asthma and allergies. Things to know if you are interested in participating in research:

Clinical trials are tests of medical treatments to see if they are safe and if they work. As a potential research subject, you should be aware that there are rewards and risks associated with participation. The FDA distributes a pamphlet entitled "Why Volunteer? Clinical Trials of Medical Treatments".

Before participating in any trial or study, you should:

1. Be adequately informed of the study and be given an opportunity to ask any questions you may have;
2. know that participation is voluntary and that you may withdraw participation at any time; and
3. understand and sign an informed consent agreement - a document that gives detailed information about the study.

For further information or to enroll in our research database please call 205-871-9661 or email Colette Cochran. Please include your name, age and telephone number. A coordinator will call you within 24 hours.