Baton Rouge, LA
Pediatric Clinical Research Site
Meridian's Baton Rouge, LA (Pediatrics) location partners with Associates In Pediatric And Adolescent Medicine (APAM) to perform clinical trials to help develop better treatments for existing patients, and for people worldwide. This location performs clinical studies related to conditions that affect children and adolescents under the age of 21.
About this research site
Meridian partners with APAM to conduct pediatric and adolescent clinical trials in Baton Rouge. APAM is committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
Clinical trials for infants and children
This location performs clinical studies for healthy infants and children, as well as clinical trials related to conditions that affect infants, children and adolescents under the age of 21, such as:
- Acne
- Allergies
- Chronic diseases
- Constipation
- Diabetes
- Infectious diseases
- Viral infections
Join a clinical trial in Baton Rouge
For more information about joining a clinical trial in Baton Rouge, complete the form at the bottom of this page. After you submit your information, a Meridian enrollment specialist will call you to talk about the study. There is no obligation to join — you decide if the study is right for you or your child.
Participating in a study is an important decision — we’re here to help you before, during, and after studies.
Phone: (912) 623-2240Â (call center)
Phone: (225) 930-5057 (clinic)
Meridian Clinical Research
8040 Goodwood Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Clinical Research Partner Website
www.pediatricsbr.com
Upcoming pediatric research studies in Baton Rouge
Sign up below to speak with an enrollment specialist about available studies or follow Meridian on Facebook for study updates and more.
Meridian Clinical Research - Baton Rouge, LA (Pediatrics) is located inside the APAM clinic.
Meet Your Physicians
Every clinical trial is overseen by a Principal Investigator – a physician who is responsible for the rights, safety and welfare of the study participants. Research studies at our Baton Rouge pediatric research site are conducted in partnership with the following physicians at APAM.
Lori Cook, MD
Dr. Lori Cook practices pediatric medicine and has been in private practice since 2010.
- Board certified in Pediatrics.
- Received her medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical School in New Orleans, LA.
- Completed a pediatrics internship at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC.
- Completed a pediatrics residency at the Medical University of South Carolina.
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Rodger "Bucky" Elofson II, MD
Dr. Elofson specializes in pediatric medicine and has been in private practice since 1988.
- Board certified in Pediatrics.
- Received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical School in New Orleans, LA.
- Completed a pediatrics internship at Louisiana State University.
- Completed a pediatrics residency at Louisiana State University Medical Center.
- Completed a pediatrics residency at Earl K. Long Medical Center, in Baton Rouge, LA where he served as Chief Resident.
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Member of East Baton Rouge Parish Pediatric Society, Louisiana State Medical Society, International Society of Travel Medicine, Alpha Epsilon Delta Pre-professional Society.
Dana Fakouri, MD
Dr. Fakouri practices pediatric medicine and has been in private practice since 1993.
- Board Certified in Pediatrics.
- Received her medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical School in New Orleans, LA.
- Completed a pediatrics internship at Charity Hospital in New Orleans, LA.
- Completed her pediatrics residency at Children's Hospital.
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Brannon Perilloux, MD
Dr. Brannon Perilloux specializes in pediatric medicine and has been in private practice since 1998.
- Board certified in Pediatrics.
- Received his medical degree from Louisiana State University Medical School in New Orleans, LA .
- Completed a pediatrics internship at Children's Hospital in New Orleans, LA.
- Completed his residency at Louisiana State University in New Orleans, LA.
- Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Member of East Baton Rouge Pediatric Society.
Sign up for a clinical trial in Baton Rouge, LA