CHAPEL HILL, NC, UNITED STATES - Apr 14, 2015 - Rho, a contract research organization (CRO) focused on bringing new products to market through a full range of product development services, recently announced that Laura Helms Reece, Rho’s co-chief executive officer, was recognized as a top businesswoman by the Triangle Business Journal,  a multimedia source for local business news, research and events in the Raleigh, Durham, Chapel Hill region of North Carolina, where Rho is headquartered.

The Women in Business Awards recognize leading businesswomen in the Research Triangle Park area of the state. This year’s winners were selected for their dynamic and outstanding leadership, as well as significant business or community accomplishments.

“It is an honor to be included on such a distinguished list of women business leaders in the RTP region,” said Laura Helms Recce, Dr. P.H., chief executive officer for Rho.  “As an employee-focused CRO grounded in North Carolina, this award is a testament to Rho’s commitment to excellence, not only in providing exceptional customer service, but to improving the business climate in the RTP region and across the state.”  

Helms Reece is one of 25 winners selected from nearly 100 nominees. She and the other winners were recognized at an awards luncheon held March 30, 2015 in Durham, North Carolina.

To learn more about Rho, please visit www.rhoworld.com.

About Rho

Rho, a privately-held, contract research organization (CRO) located in Chapel Hill, NC, provides a full range of clinical research services across the entire drug development process. For more than 25 years, Rho has been a trusted partner to some of the industry’s leading pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies as well as academic and government organizations. Our commitment to excellence, our innovative technologies, and our therapeutic expertise accelerate time to market, maximize returns on investment, and lead to an exceptional customer experience. Please follow us on Twitter.

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