Richard Halpern is principal of Halpern Info Services. 

Richard has a BA Honors, Brown University, along with advanced courses at Boston University and Bentley College. He previously worked in several successful emerging growth and global technology firms in marketing, a private international trade database firm, and a firm that markets scientific instrumentation and services worldwide.

Principal researchers have advanced degrees in physiology, biology, medical sciences and practice in biopharmaceutical information research and analysis, including scientific literature, news sources, patent databases, web resources, FDA documentation, DIALOG and other fee-based resources. Matters involving medical, healthcare, regulatory,economic development, along with social media monitoring. They have worked at leading medical device and pharmaceutical firms, as well as consumer marketing firms.

Halpern Info Services is a member of AIIP (Association of Independent Information Professionals), MDG (Medical Development Group), SLA (Special Libraries Association) and attends other association events. including American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) and Massachusetts Biotech Council.  

Mr. Halpern has presented at Simmons College, Newbury College and Merrimack Valley Venture Forum.

Halpern Info Services is an alliance of professional researchers.   Associates along with Richard Halpern:

Beth Hatcher, researcher analyst, with over 20 years of experience in medical/healthcare, financial services, information technology and professional services.  She also has subject matter expertise in pharmaceuticals, chemicals, utlities and energy. She has a MLS from Simmons Graduate School of Library & Information Sciences, and is a member of SLA and SCIP. 

Dee Richardson has used her background as Market Research Manager for a global manufacturer of industrial hardware as the basis for her current research and analysis activities. Secondary market research, Internet and database research, customer, prospect and industry profiles, and competitive intelligence are major areas of focus.  She was educated at Drexel University, has a certificate in Competitive Intelligence and is a member of Mensa.

Preston Smith (Business Information Services) has completed over 50 demographic studies for school districts and municipalities across the nation.  He uses GIS analysis and mapping for economic development and site selection.  He has a Master's of Public Administration and is affiliated with the Oklahoma State University Geography Department.

Receive research results as reports that are used to:

• Evaluate choices
• Secure funding
• Keep track of competitors' activities and plans
• Optimize resources
• Complete business plans
• Assess new products or services 

Professional researchers using proven techniques and tools, specialized search training, emerging information technologies, commercial grade databases and decades of experience, find "what you need, when you need it". Research is conducted in accordance with AIIP legal and ethical standards.

Contact Richard Halpern at 508.346.3225 (richard@halperninfoservices.com) or fill in the Contact form for a no-obligation request to learn more.

Research is an act of creation. Decisions are a function of process and information -- the two are woven together into one. Both process and information must be of the highest quality in order to be successful. The blue and green “strands” of the logo represent this quality. The colors blue and green symbolize growth, vibrancy and global reach, much like the clients who are served by Halpern Info Services.