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.

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SC CTSI Clinical Research Support at CHLA
Currently available resources at the CHLA location include: Research Recruitment; Research Navigation; Clinical Research Coordinator Pool; Regulatory and IRB Support; Clinical Trials Units; Research Nurses; Research Education. Please visit the CHLA site for more info.

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
Lilit Baronikian Lilit Baronikian, BS Laboratory Manager, Clinical Trials Unit Details about Lilit Baronikian, BS
Johanna Cajabon Johanna Carrera Cajabon, BA Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Services Details about Johanna Carrera Cajabon, BA
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
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
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
Jessica St. Louis Jessica St. Louis, EdM Resources Strategic Manager Details about Jessica St. Louis, EdM
Kimny Sysawang Kimny Sysawang Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Services Details about Kimny Sysawang

Teams

Admin Administration & Operations Details about Administration & Operations
Biostat Biostatistics Details about Biostatistics
CRS Clinical Research Services Details about Clinical Research Services
Comms Communications Details about Communications
CE Community Engagement Details about Community Engagement
DS Data Science Details about Data Science
DI Dissemination & Implementation Science Details about Dissemination & Implementation Science
EI Evaluation & Improvement Details about Evaluation & Improvement
HDS Healthcare Delivery Science Details about Healthcare Delivery Science
Dir Leadership Details about Leadership
MRP Major Research Programs Details about Major Research Programs
Advisors Our Advisors Details about Our Advisors
PE Project Evaluation Details about Project Evaluation
PQO Project Quality & Oversight Details about Project Quality & Oversight
RS Regulatory Science Details about Regulatory Science
KL2 SC CTSI KL2/Mentored Career Development Program Details about SC CTSI KL2/Mentored Career Development Program
TS Team Science Details about Team Science
TRAX Translational Science Accelerator (TRAX) Details about Translational Science Accelerator (TRAX)
WD Workforce Development Details about Workforce Development

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