OUR TEAM
Leadership & Vision at Altoona Clinical
Research Center
At ACRC, we believe that deep site relationships, operational excellence, and scientific integrity are the foundations of transformative clinical research.
Our team is made of long-time collaborators who share a unified mission: to run smarter, patient-centric clinical trials.
INVESTIGATORS
Alan J. Kivitz
MD, MACR
As a practicing physician, Dr. Kivitz brings more than 43 years of experience caring for patients with arthritis and rheumatic disorders. He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College in Albany, New York, and completed his internal medicine training at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York, and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.
Dr. Kivitz went on to complete fellowship training in rheumatology at Albany Medical College. He is board-certified in both internal medicine and rheumatology and has dedicated his career to the diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases, helping patients manage their conditions and improve their quality of life.
Frederick T. Murphy
DO, FACP, FACR
Dr. Murphy attended Villanova University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. As a recipient of the Health Professions Scholarship, he went on to earn his medical degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Following medical school, Dr. Murphy completed a categorical internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. His extensive medical training and experience have provided him with a strong foundation in patient care and a comprehensive approach to the diagnosis and treatment of complex medical conditions.
We are supported by a highly experienced team.
Our greatest strength is our people—an educated, compassionate team united by a commitment to advancing research while making every patient feel valued, informed, and supported.
