Patrick Nealon has been working in the field of Clinical Research for over nineteen years. He has an Undergraduate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and a Masters in Business Administration. Patrick started in the field of Clinical Research as a Clinical Research Associate for a small start-up device company. After six years in medical devices he entered the Pharmaceutical arena by spending the next four years at Astra USA. In order to gain a better understanding of the provider side of Clinical Development, he joined AAI International (formerly MTRA) where he spent four years as a Project Manager. Patrick also spent time at two smaller Biotech Companies where he was responsible for overseeing all clinical research activities.