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In celebration of , we’re shouting out a rock star on our team – Senior Medical Director Ihab Abdel-Fattah, M.D., Ph.D.!

Ihab is a board-certified cardio-thoracic surgeon with almost 20 years of clinical practice and research experience. His respiratory expertise spans all stages of clinical drug and medical device development, from proof of concept through market support. Ihab’s areas of special interest include asthma and emphysema, cystic fibrosis, COPD, lung transplantation and cancers and pulmonary hypertension. He is the joint inventor and lead clinical developer of a US patented and FDA approved portable EVLP device used in lung transplantation worldwide.

In early September, Becky Baggett, Ben Vaughn and Brennan Munley are packing their bags to attend the 2023 PAINWeek Conference, the national conference on for healthcare professionals, in Las Vegas, Nevada. The trio looks forward to networking with other frontline practitioners to explore trending research and treatments for acute and chronic pain.

Join us in congratulating Senior Director of Biostatistics Heather Kopetskie on her ! Since joining our team in 2004, Heather has been a driving force leading our research teams to resounding success. Heather, thank you for all your contributions – we look forward to witnessing the amazing things you’ll continue to accomplish!

In just a few weeks, Pete Schmidt, Ciara McCarthy, Alda Holsta and Anna Pinsky will travel to Copenhagen, Denmark to take part in the International Congress of Parkinson’s Disease and Movement Disorders – an international event exploring the cutting-edge topics and latest advancements in Parkinson’s research. Keep an eye out for real-time event updates!

Our recently helped support the International FOXP1 Foundation's Family Gathering and Conference 2023 – an event organized by one of our former team members, Karl Whitney, that aims to further the Foundation's mission of empowering and backing families and individuals with FOXP1 syndrome. Here's a look into Karl's event experience:

"This was by far the largest gathering of the FOXP1 community to date anywhere in the world, attracting about 150 people. FOXP1 syndrome is ultra-rare, and the opportunity to get together with individuals experiencing the same situation is truly invaluable."

When one CRO provides both data management and biostatistics/programming services for a , there are many ways you can benefit. Senior Director of Biostatistics Heather Kopetskie outlines the perks to merging services in her new blog: https://bit.ly/3p0Fllb

Join us in celebrating Senior Director of Statistical Programming and Data Standards Charity Quick’s ! Charity, thank you for all the valuable contributions you have made over the past 16 years – You are one team member!

that Charity has directed and supported statistical programming teams for more than 100 clinical studies in all phases of development over the course of her career?

In two weeks, Chief Medical Officer Jack Modell and other team members will tune in to the National Healthcare DEI Conference – a virtual event focused on “building inclusive leadership in healthcare.” We’re thrilled to sponsor this year’s event and take part in conversations about culturally competent care, inclusiveness and equity — topics that Dr. Modell and Rho are passionate about: https://bit.ly/44fbGUH

We're proud to announce that we have been recognized by Triangle Business Journal as one of the 2023 Best Places to Work!

Values don't make Rho a better company -- living them does. Driven by nine key principles, it's our mission to improve health, extend life and enhance quality of life through corporate and research excellence, all while investing in the growth and wellbeing of our talented team.

Associate Director of Data Management Elizabeth Kelchner is celebrating 22 years at our today! Not only is Elizabeth wicked smart, but she’s an open-minded, authentic team player with a knack for constructing strong data management programs.

Congrats on this milestone, Elizabeth!