Cardiovascular Clinical Sciences

Cardiovascular Clinical Sciences (CCS) is a full-service cardiovascular clinical research organization founded in 1997 by cardiologists Dr. James Udelson and Dr. Marvin Konstam. The organization combines academic rigor with commercial CRO operational capability to support drug and device development across all phases of cardiovascular clinical trials.

Core Capabilities

• Full-spectrum cardiovascular clinical development from protocol concept to regulatory submission
• Specialized cardiovascular clinical trial management
• Core laboratory services with cardiac imaging expertise
• Thought leader involvement throughout trial execution
• Rapid decision-making and responsive operational approach

Leadership & Expertise

Dr. James Udelson serves as Founder and Chief Medical Officer, bringing over 30 years of clinical research experience. He is Chief of Cardiology and Director of Nuclear Cardiology at Tufts Medical Center, and Professor of Medicine and Radiology at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Udelson serves as an invited advisor to the FDA's Division of Medical Imaging and Hematology Products and has participated in FDA advisory panels. The team includes specialists in cardiac imaging, cardiomyopathies, and heart failure therapeutics.