UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: February 26, 2008
(Date of earliest event reported)

eResearchTechnology, Inc.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware		0-29100		22-3264604
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)		(Commission File Number)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

30 South 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA		19103
(Address of principal executive offices)		(Zip Code)

215-972-0420

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ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On February 26, 2008, eResearchTechnology, Inc. issued a press release reporting its results of operations for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2007 and providing financial guidance for both the first quarter of and full year 2008. A copy of that press release is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Exhibit 99.1 Press release dated February 26, 2008 of eResearchTechnology, Inc.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit No.				Exhibit
	99.1			Press Release dated February 26, 2008 of eResearchTechnology, Inc.