WRC supports the full lifecycle of imaging for ophthalmic clinical trials. Our secure systems, certified graders, and transparent workflows ensure high-quality image evaluation.
Service Areas
Image Grading
Multimodal image analysis including OCT, fundus, FA/ICG, FAF
Project Management
Startup, maintenance, and closeout support
Protocol Consultation
Study design input and image acquisition planning
Quality Control
Masked QC reads, inter/intra-grader tracking, outcome review
Data Systems
Secure submissions via Excelsior (FDA-cleared platform)
Image Certification
Technician and equipment certification per study specs
Research Grants
Supporting Publicly Funded Research
The WRC is a key partner in NIH-funded research and public health studies. We provide image certification, grading, and quality control for landmark studies including:
- AREDS and AREDS2
- DRCR Retina Network
- ADVISE, DPPOS, EDIC, LSOCA, META MUST, SCORE2
- CAREDS2 and APGS (ARIS) for macular degeneration
We welcome collaboration with academic and nonprofit researchers.
Evaluation & Quality
Quality You Can Trust
Grader certification and ongoing QC are central to our mission. All graders are trained in-house by senior experts and ophthalmologists, with ongoing masked QC and performance tracking.
- Inter- and intra-grader agreement tracking
- Randomized masked rereads
- Study-specific and pooled grader metrics
- 10% effort from each grader dedicated to quality
- Dedicated QA staff monitoring regulatory readiness
We guarantee reliable data and audit-ready documentation for every trial.