Madison (Middleton), Wisconsin

PPD has two labs located in Middleton, a suburb of Madison, the state capital of Wisconsin. Our cGMP laboratory provides analytical services for all phases of the drug development process and for all dosage forms. Scientists at our bioanalytical laboratory quantitatively measure all types of compounds from small molecules and conventional drugs to proteins, peptides and biomarkers.

The greater Madison area is a progressive, cosmopolitan city of more than 220,000 people. Located on the western edge of Madison, Middleton (population 17,000) features the amenities and activity of much larger cities while maintaining a small town charm and quality of life.

• Middleton is ranked number one on Money magazine's "Best Places to Live in America" list (August 2007).

• Home to the University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW-Madison) and University Research Park , Madison is an eclectic mix of cultural offerings, appealing restaurants and shops, rolling green landscapes and interesting artistic communities.

• The Madison area has experienced steady economic growth, with a strong base of biotech, pharmaceutical, medical research and agribusinesses. The city was named one of five “Emerging Hot Spots for Biotech” by the FierceBiotech Web site (January 2006).

• The Middleton/Cross Plains Area School District is a state leader in test scores, academic achievement, athletic performance (including several state championships) and community participation. The Madison Metropolitan School District is also top-notch, ranked number eight in the nation by Expansion Management magazine (May 2006).

• With four lakes and more than 200 parks, Madison is one of the nation's most scenic cities and offers a range of recreational opportunities. Madison is ranked the number one city in the United States for both cycling (Bicycling magazine, March 2006) and walking (Prevention magazine, April 2007).

• Attractions in the Madison area include the Henry Vilas Zoo and the Children's Museum; the natural beauty of the Olbrich Botanical Gardens and the University of Wisconsin Arboretum; and the cultural havens of the Chazen Museum of Art and the Wisconsin Historical Museum.

• Summertime in Madison is chock-full of events, such as the Great Taste of the Midwest microbeer festival, the fireworks and music celebration Rhythm and Booms and Art Fair on the Square.

• The city’s vibrant arts scene includes the Madison Opera’s incredibly popular Opera in the Park as well as the Madison Symphony Orchestra and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra. The Overture Center for the Arts is home to the Madison Repertory Theatre and the Madison Ballet.

• The UW-Madison sports teams, nicknamed the Badgers, play in venues in and around Madison. Mallards baseball games are an enjoyable summer pastime. A number of notable endurance sports racing events are held in Madison, such as the Crazylegs Classic, the Mad City Marathon and Ironman Wisconsin.

For additional information, please visit the following Web sites:

Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce  
Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau
City of Madison
Middleton Chamber of Commerce
Middleton Tourism Commission
City of Middleton