CPR had its genesis in Adelaide in the early ‘80s when a group of academic scientists began providing clinical trials and bio-analytical services to the local pharmaceutical industry. It was officially established as the Centre for Pharmaceutical Research by the University of South Australia in the ‘90s, and since then the CPR has grown steadily to become a significant Australian contract research organisation, servicing both local and international pharmaceutical companies. With an experienced management team and senior staff backed by some of Australia’s leading pharmaceutical industry consultants, the CPR has developed a significant niche as a respected provider of clinical trial and bio-analytical services.