October 28, 2004

MetaClin and Austin Surgical Hospital Announce Collaboration for Clinical Trials
Austin, TX -- "This agreement will provide orthopedic surgeons in our area a platform for managing clinical trials and thus having access to cutting edge medicines and technologies," said David Savage, M.D., Principal Investigator for clinical trials. "This relationship combines a group of seasoned research professionals with a specialty hospital that is focused on providing surgeons and patients with the best facilities and patient care that Austin has to offer."

Austin Surgical Hospital specializes in orthopedic surgery, spine surgery, plastic surgery and pain management procedures. This private 23-bed facility is located at 3003 Bee Caves Road and is committed to responding to individual needs while providing patient-first service and care.

MetaClin Research, Inc. is headquartered in Austin, Texas. The company provides exemplary clinical trial services to the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries through personal and technological commitment to enhanced efficiency and quality in the clinical research process.

For more information contact:
Kip McKenzie, MetaClin Research, Inc., 3755 Capital of Texas Hwy. S., Suite 230, Austin, Texas 78704, 512-732-2444,
kmckenzie@metaclin.com , http://www.metaclin.com
Or
Christa Soules, Austin Surgical Hospital, 3003 Bee Caves Road, Austin, Texas 78746, 512-314-3802
christa.soules@austinsurgicalhospital.com, http://www.austinsurgicalhospital.com