For Immediate Release

RESEARCHPOINT RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF TOP TEN BEST PLACES TO WORK IN AUSTIN

AUSTIN, Texas -- November 29, 2004 — Yet another success story for ResearchPoint, the Austin-based contract research organization (CRO), which manages the development process for pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology customers. In a contest recently held by the Austin Business Journal in which ResearchPoint was invited to participate, the CRO placed in the top ten Best Places to Work in central Texas. Participation consideration was contingent upon each ResearchPoint team member agreeing to answer the online questionnaire created for the contest and scored by Quantum Market Research. The questions targeted areas of satisfaction surrounding the direction of the company, level of trust in management, supervisory issues, comfort level with coworkers, enjoyment of job responsibilities and challenges, etc. Out of a possible score of 100, ResearchPoint received an overall score of 94.82 points. The results of the contest were revealed at a special luncheon hosted by the Austin Business Journal on 14 October.

Applying lessons learned from his years of experience in the pharmaceutical and CRO industries. John Farinacci, President and Chief Executive Officer of ResearchPoint, knows happy team members are more productive. "We have found it is up to management to establish the playing field and define challenges, but the culture, work ethic, and productivity are functions of allowing people the opportunity to be creative, innovative and responsible. As in any team setting, winning teams have more fun," said Farinacci.

With the release of their humorous series of webisodes relating to daily activities experienced by customers working with CROs, as well as the implementation and success of a cross-training model, the industry is beginning to recognize the ResearchPoint difference.

When asked what makes ResearchPoint a great place to work, Cori Frels answered, "This is the only company for which I have worked in the industry that truly allows growth at my own pace." Patsy Davis noted, "Management really cares about and takes an interest in the team." Barbara Risovi stated it simply, "ResearchPoint is professional, but fun!" Ella Kleynerman remarked, "I feel my input is important and appreciated." "ResearchPoint provides a very supportive environment," states Melissa Conroy. Troy Smith explains that he enjoys working at ResearchPoint because "there is an excellent balance of young and old, new and experienced men and women providing a lot of cultural diversity."

ResearchPoint is a full-service CRO that applies expert clinical development strategies to the implementation of creative, yet appropriate solutions. The five-year-old CRO, founded by drug development veterans, is headquartered in Austin, Texas.

For more company information, contact Stella Lattatori at slattatori@researchpoint.com, or visit the website, http://www.researchpoint.com.