Pierre Gervais has a Pharmacy and M. Sc. degrees from the University of Montreal. Pierre has 15 years of diversified R&D experience with drug companies as CRA, Clinical Scientist, Research Manager and Associate Medical Director. He was involved in the strategic planning and development of Sulcrate, Nicoderm and Cardizem. In 1996, Pierre founded Q&T Research Inc., a private research centre dedicated in clinical research with drug companies. Q&T is now a research group made of 3 partners, 28 employees or consultants and is active in 11 therapeutic areas. Pierre is involved in the evaluation of potential projects, negotiation of budgets, interactions with ethics committee. He is also involved in establishing and maintaining quality standards to support a multi-therapeutic group. Pierre is a founding member of the Quebec Association of Clinical Research - an association dedicated in promoting excellence in clinical research. Pierre is also regional representative of the College of Pharmacists - Province of Quebec.