HISTORY

 CORPORATE EXPERIENCE

  REGISTRY OF EXPERTS AND ORGANIZING EXPERT PANELS

 DOCUMENT PREPARATION AND PUBLICATION EXPERIENCE

 QUALITY ASSURANCE

 CORPORATE FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

HISTORY 

Since Argus International was founded in 1980 by Dr. Mildred Christian, the organization has provided scientific project management and other expertise to companies, organizations and agencies in the U.S., Europe and Japan. International Regulatory Groups [the European Community (EC), the Organization for Economic and Cooperative Development (OECD), the Japanese Ministry of Health and Welfare (JMHW) and the Australian Ministry of Health and Welfare (AMHW)], sectors of the FDA, EPA, the State of California and multiple organizations in the private sector have made use of our consulting and/or support services.  For any given assignment or project, may draw upon an established network of many prominent specialists who are experts in their fields.

Dr. Alan Hoberman is president of Argus International. He is assisted by Marjorie Vargo, who has served as coordinator and daily business manager since 1989.

Argus International provides extensive consulting services for long-term and short-term projects in project management, information management (collection and disbursement) and personnel management (organization and the conduct of expert meetings and panels).  We have substantial experience in providing these services that require overall management of specific activities and/or site selection. Other commonly requested services we provide are preparation of scientific reviews and position papers, quality assurance audits of various types, re-calculation and re-tabulation of data for studies conducted by private laboratories, provision of expert opinions (panel, agency or court), preparation of INDs and NDAs. 

CORPORATE EXPERIENCE  

Argus International provides exceptional capabilities in discerning potential risk to human reproduction.  Argus International has conducted numerous evaluations of the potential of chemicals and chemical mixtures, as well as pharmaceuticals, to adversely impact human development and reproductive capacity.   Dr. Christian and other scientists associated with Argus International have served extensively on expert panels and review committees in the US and around the world. In addition, Argus International has experience and expertise in project management, quality assurance, expert panels, symposia, development of INDs and NDAs, literature search and reviews and manuscript preparation and publication.

Project Management.  Companies whose own resources may be stretched, who have limited experience and expertise in specific areas, or may be from a company outside the U.S., frequently call on Argus International to manage major projects like IND or NDA submissions.  Argus International can manage the communications, monitoring, study/laboratory selection, required personnel and paperwork on an "as needed" basis saving the company time, money and effort.

Expert Reports, Reviews, and Testimony.  Consulting scientists have provided extensive reports, reviews and testimony on human and environmental risk assessment for clients (US, Europe, Japan, China and Australia) in private industry, government agencies, legal firms and expert panels on a wide range of subjects including chemicals, pesticides, drugs and pharmaceuticals, water and potentially toxic substances.

REGISTRY OF EXPERTS

Argus International maintains a large registry of experts with various specialties.  A working relationship for this network is maintained through many means of contact including:  working on  specific projects; membership in professional organizations and societies;  participation in symposia, workshops  and committees and contact with key personnel in industry, academia and the agencies.  An impressive number of scientists with experience and expertise in various areas of toxicology (especially reproductive developmental and most recently juvenile) and risk assessment are currently under Confidentiality Agreement with Argus International.  The staff at Argus International has successfully planned and presented numerous symposia, expert panels and other meetings on a wide range of topics.

DOCUMENT PREPARATION AND PUBLICATION EXPERIENCE

Desktop Publication.  Argus International has extensive in-house desk-top capabilities including experienced staff, appropriate software and necessary computers and printers to produce any type of document (electronic, hard copy, manuscripts, programs, instruction manuals, course books, posters, etc.).

Reports and Data Tabulation.  Data from studies conducted at other facilities are frequently sent to Argus International for analysis and interpretation.  Additional tabulation and statistics can be performed.

Manuscript Preparation.  Scientists associated with Argus International are extensively published authors in the United States and internationally in a variety of peer-reviewed journals, text books and reference books. We have provided editorial assistance in the preparation of individual chapters and entire books.

Argus International has prepared manuscripts for publication for major pharmaceutical companies and associations including Wyeth-Ayerst, Robert Wood Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute, the Soaps and Detergents Association and the Chemical Manufacturers Association, BASF, ILSI, Creagri and RIFM.

Journal Publication.  During the 10 years that Dr. Christian served as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of the American College of Toxicology, the staff of Argus International solicited and prepared manuscripts, handled the peer review process, and provided the documents to the Journal publisher meeting publication deadlines for six volumes per year.

Currently the staff is providing the same management and support services for Dr. Alan Hoberman, Editor-in-Chief of Toxicology and Industrial Health (Sage Publishers).

Course Materials.  Argus International has extensive experience in the preparation and distribution of course materials (presentations, workbooks, course notes etc.).