RESEARCH STAFF

Paul Y. Qaqundah, MD
Principal Investigator

Ronald J. Cornelsen, MD
Sub-Investigator

Jennifer C. Christensen, MD
Sub-Investigator

Kristy L. Tolly, MD
Sub-Investigator

John D. Sarrouf, DO
Sub-Investigator

Patrice Jones
Research Coordinator

Susan Marks, RN
Research Coordinator

Jenny Alexander, BS
Research Coordinator

Harmony Griner, LVN
Research Coordinator

Susan Khoenle, RN
Research Coordinator

Kristina Lim, LVN
Research Coordinator

Esmeralda Martinez, MA
Research Coordinator

Huong Dinh
Research Assistant

Ashkan Moaveni
Research Assistant

What are Clinical Trials?

Clinical trials are research studies designed to answer specific questions about medicines, devices, vaccines or new ways of using known treatments. They are conducted at hospitals, universities, and doctor's offices, and are the fastest and safest way to prove which treatments work best in patients.

Why are they important?

Clinical trials are essential of new and potentially life-saving medications and treatments. Before a medication is approved for US by the Food and drug Administration (FDA), it must undergo three phases of clinical trials to assure its safety and efficacy.

Safety in Clinical Trials

All Clinical Trials are designed with foremost regard to participant's safety. Protocols are reviewed by an Independent/Ethical Review Board (IRB/ERB) which protects participant's rights and well being, and makes sure the trial is conducting according to the study protocol. In addition, the Sponsors are monitoring the studies to ensure that study records and data are accurate and complete.