A new contract research organization has taken root. Agility Clinical Inc. (Carlsbad, CA) will focus on providing customized clinical research and consulting services to small and virtual biotechnology, specialty pharma, medical device, and diagnostic companies.

"Agility's mission is to provide services to small and virtual biopharma companies, with a focus on treatments or diagnoses for children and orphan diseases," remarks David F. Hale, chairman and CEO of Hale BioPharma Ventures LLC. "While Agility will provide traditional CRO services, companies may also choose from a menu of services that addresses their specific needs. The executive management team is comprised of individuals with strong experience in all phases and functional areas of clinical trials."