Released on = August 2, 2007, 1:02 pm

Press Release Author = Synergy Research Group

Industry = Pharmaceuticals

Press Release Summary = On August 2, 2007 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia
based CRO with more than 5-years experience in clinical trials in Russia announced
today the establishment of a new Global Network Alliance with Promedica
International (PMI), a USA-based CRO.

Press Release Body = On August 2, 2007 Synergy Research Group (SynRG), a Russia
based CRO with more than 5-years experience in clinical trials in Russia announced
today the establishment of a new Global Network Alliance with Promedica
International (PMI), a USA-based CRO.

Promedica International (PMI), which specializes in Phase II-IV clinical research,
has been serving device, pharmaceutical and biotech markets for over two decades
from its headquarters in California. The company's CRO services include project
management, study management and monitoring, data management, clinical quality
assurance and medical writing.

SynRG chose to formalize the alliance with PMI based on the firms' cultural
similarities in terms client orientation and service. "The SynRG-PMI alliance
creates an excellent new value for our clients and prospects", stated Nikolai
Odintsov, General Director of SynRG. "Now our clients will have the opportunity to
perform multi-national study activities in Russia and North America using common
project and data management resources and a single set of standard operating
procedures."

Ellen Palo, PMI founder commented, "This alliance expands both firms' capabilities.
Our combined experience and service provider relationships in clinical research
facilitate comprehensive, efficient clinical project plans and implementation in
both North America, Russia and CIS countries. Over the years we have reviewed
various alliance opportunities - we find SynRG's capabilities and culture to be a
good match with PMI's focus on people, processes and performance".

Shannon Stoddard, Director of Clinical Services at PMI, will oversee the integration
of the firms' standard operating procedures (SOP) and systems to streamline project
implementation activities. Ms. Stoddard said, "It is very positive to have this
alliance with their experience in clinical research. SynRG's specialized knowledge
in Russian clinical trials market enables us to confidently provide our clients with
thoughtful study planning processes, suggestions for proven Russian study sites, and
in-country monitoring and site management."

About Synergy

Synergy Research Group (SynRGT) is a Russian contract research organization, which
has been successfully operating throughout Russia and the CIS member-states since
2002. SynRGT offers a broad range of services for conducting clinical trials for
Russian and foreign pharmaceutical and biotechnological companies - from regulatory
affairs to pharmaco-economic surveys. The company has its own clinical depot in
Moscow, with the total area of 1950 square feet. Today, Synergy Research Group is
represented in Moscow, Saint-Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg and Almaty. The
company's headquarters are in Moscow.
For more information, please visit www.synrg-pharm.com.

About Promedica International

Promedica International (PMI) is a privately held corporation with headquarters
located in Costa Mesa, California. Founded in 1985, the company provides
specialized clinical research services to the medical device, biotech and
pharmaceutical industries. ISO 9001:2000 certified and servicing a range of medical
specialties and therapeutic areas, the company has extensive experience in clinical
study service projects, and has provided support for studies evaluating a variety of
medical specialty treatments.
For more information, please visit www.promedica-intl.com.


Web Site = http://www.synrg-pharm.com/en/article11.htm

Contact Details = Igor Stefanov, office@synrg-pharm.com,
11 4-Magistralnaya Ul, 123007 MOscow Russia, tel. +7495 643 1186