Encorium (ENCO) 8-K Other Events

Exhibit 23.1

CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statements on Form S-8 (File Numbers 333-115737 and 333-37756) and Form S-3 (File Number 333-44096) of our report dated March 24, 2006, relating to the financial statements of Covalent, Group, Inc., appearing in the Definitive Proxy Statement relating to the 2006 annual meeting of stockholders, Schedule 14A of Covalent Group, Inc. filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

/s/ Deloitte & Touche LLP

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

September 12, 2006