From protocol development to participant recruitment, data collection, and regulatory compliance, the Clinical Research Services team offers expertise and hands-on support for clinical trials and related studies.

Director

David Friedland David R. Friedland, MD, PhD Resources and Services Unit Lead; Director of Clinical Research Services Details about David R. Friedland, MD, PhD

Team Members

Encarnita Aranda Encarnita Aranda, RN, MBA Senior Research Nurse, Clinical Trials Unit Details about Encarnita Aranda, RN, MBA
George Aurea George Aurea Phlebotomist, Clinical Trials Unit Details about George Aurea
Lilit Baronikian Lilit Baronikian, BS Laboratory Manager, Clinical Trials Unit Details about Lilit Baronikian, BS
Eileen Burke-Klein Eileen Burke-Klein, BSN, MSN Research Nurse, Clinical Trials Unit Details about Eileen Burke-Klein, BSN, MSN
Johanna Cajabon Johanna Carrera Cajabon, BA Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Services Details about Johanna Carrera Cajabon, BA
Sherette Flowers Sherette Flowers, RN, NP, MSN Research Nurse, Clinical Trials Unit Details about Sherette Flowers, RN, NP, MSN
Yolanda Gutierrez Yolanda Gutierrez, CCRC, BS Assistant Director for Clinical Operations, Clinical Trials Unit Details about Yolanda Gutierrez, CCRC, BS
Su Jung Su Jung, RN/BSN Research Nurse, Clinical Trials Unit Details about Su Jung, RN/BSN
Melissa Lee Melissa Lee, MSN Nurse Practitioner, Clinical Trials Unit Details about Melissa Lee, MSN
Sara Madrigal Sara Madrigal Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Services Details about Sara Madrigal
Ruzanna Margaryan Ruzanna Margaryan, RN Protocol Coordinator, Clinical Trials Unit Details about Ruzanna Margaryan, RN
Fathia Mohamud Fathia Mohamud, BA Senior Clinical Lab Technician, Clinical Trials Unit Details about Fathia Mohamud, BA
Brianna Morales Brianna Morales Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Services Details about Brianna Morales
Ari Padilla Ari Padilla, MBA Program Manager, Clinical Research Services Details about Ari Padilla, MBA
Joanne Pak Joanne Pak, BS Budget and Coverage Analyst, Clinical Research Services Details about Joanne Pak, BS
Rosa Rangel Rosa Rangel, BS Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Services Details about Rosa Rangel, BS
Jennifer Rivera Jennifer Rivera Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Services Details about Jennifer Rivera
Kim Sysawang Kim Sysawang Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Services Details about Kim Sysawang

Community Advisory Board (CAB) Members

Denise De Los Santos Denise De Los Santos, BA Resources & Services Navigator and Recruitment Specialist, Resources & Services Unit Details about Denise De Los Santos, BA

Core Groups

Biostat Biostatistics Details about Biostatistics
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RD Research Development Details about Research Development
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