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Work with Industry Thought Leaders at Every Stage of Your Clinical Research Study

With so much at stake, you want the best minds focused on your clinical trial. ERG delivers, with teams of experts working on every facet.

Glen Apseloff, MD

Clinical Pharmacology / Human Abuse Potential

Founder and Investigator of Ohio Clinical Trials
Board Certified in Clinical Pharmacology
Holds degrees from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Ohio State University College of Medicine
Held numerous teaching positions in clinical pharmacology
On the editorial board of 3 peer review journals
30+ years of clinical research experience
Participated in hundreds of studies
Authored over a hundred abstracts and publications
Hold two patents

Robert Billingsley, Jr, MD

Medical Director, Investigator, Woodland Research Northwest

Has contributed to more than 80 clinical trials in psychiatric disorders including depression and schizophrenia
Psychiatrist, Private Practice; Attending Psychiatrist, Piney Ridge Center
Served as Diplomate for the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Holds an MD from the University of Arkansas

Mark Brody, MD, CPI

Medical Director and Founder of Brain Matters Research

Principal Investigator on more than 180 clinical trials seeking to prevent and treat Alzheimer’s disease (AD), mild cognitive impairment, dementia and stroke
Founded one of the largest clinical research facilities in the US specializing in AD diagnosis, treatment and research
Has a private practice in neurology
Nationally recognized expert in both AD and stroke
Served as Medical Director, Comprehensive Stroke Program-Bethesda Memorial Hospital
Certified by the Academy of Clinical Research Professionals as a Certified Physician Investigator
Holds degrees from the University of Calgary (MD) and the University of Western Ontario (BS)

Natalie Brush-Strode, MD

Psychiatry

Investigator at Woodland International Research Group
Holds degree from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Board certified in General and Forensic Psychiatry
Investigator for adult and pediatric/adolescent populations psychiatry indications, and post-operative pain.
Maintains a private practice in Forensic Psychiatry where she treats psychiatric disorders in a correctional setting.

Andy Cutler, MD

CNS/Internal Medicine

Holds degrees from Haverford College (BS), and the University of Virginia School of Medicine (MD)
Board certified in both Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine) and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).
Is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at SUNY Upstate Medical University
Certified Investigator by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP)
Served as Principal Investigator on over 400 clinical trials in a variety of CNS indications
Authored more than 100 peer-reviewed scientific
Presented more than 300 abstracts and posters at scientific meetings around the world
Served on several editorial boards and a peer reviewer for several prominent medical journals.
Consults with several pharma and biotech companies and serves on the board of the Neuroscience Education Institute.

Dominick D’Aunno, MD

Investigator, HD – The Heights Hospital

Board certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction
Holds degree from University of Texas School of Medicine at Houston (MD), The University of Texas Medical School at Houston (BS)
Investigator with experience in Pain, Psychiatry, and Addiction populations
Published numerous Peer Reviewed Journal Articles

Emanuel DeNoia, MD

Investigator, Endeavor Clinical Trials

Holds Degrees from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School (MD) and Manhattan College (BS)
Holds a Texas Medical License
Sites on the Board of Directors for San Antonio Regional Hospital
Membership Committee for St. Luv’s Pho in San Antonio Texas
Extensive Phase 1 Experience
48+ years in the medical field

Mark DiBuono, MD

Medical Director, Investigator, Richmond Behavioral Associates

Recognized expert in psychopharmacological treatment of treatment-resistant patients and has supervised over 150 clinical trials
Holds Board Certification in Psychiatry with subspecialty boards in Geriatric Psychiatry
Directed a geriatric psychiatric impatient unit while maintaining a substantial private practice
Completed his medical training at SUNY Stony Brook

Stacy Dilzer, RN, CCRC

Clinical Pharmacology / Renal and Hepatic

Founder and past President, Clinical Pharmacology of Miami
Sought-after operational leader in early-phase execution and study design for healthy volunteer trials
Industry expert in the management and operation of 100s of Phase I-IV clinical trials
Extensive career as a study coordinator, project manager, Director of Clinical Operations, Chief Compliance Officer and Vice President of Clinical Operations
Coauthored numerous articles pertaining to clinical pharmacology
Holds a BS, Nursing from Florida International University
Registered Professional Nurse

Richard Lee Evanson, DO

Investigator, HD Research - Legent Orthopedic Hospital

Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
Holds degrees from A.T Still University of Health Sciences (DO), and Brigham Young University (BA)
Investigator on more than 13 trials in Pain populations
Member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons and the Society of Military Orthopedic Surgeons
Published in numerous peer-reviewed articles
Authored and contributed to numerous books and chapters
3x Army Achievement Medal, 2x Army Commendation Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Arthur Flippin, MD

Investigator, Pacific Research Network

Principal Investigator on more than 35 clinical trials
Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; specialization in neurology
Holds degrees from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (MD) and Adelbert College, Western Reserve University (BA, chemistry)

Julie Greene, MD

Investigator, HD Research

Board Certified – American Osteopathic Board of Anesthesiology
Holds Degrees from the University of North Texas Health Sciences Center (MD) and Abilene Christian University (BS)
Investigator on more than 25+ trials in Pain populations
Member of the American Osteopathic Association and the Osteopathic Medical Association

Daniel Gruener, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Served as Medical Director & Principal Investigator at St Louis Clinical Trials
Has participated in 400 early and late phase clinical trials
Industry-leading expert in psychiatry, pain, addiction, diabetes and HAL
Past board member of the American Pain Society
Author of numerous publications
Board Certified by the American Academy of Pain Management and the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Worked for PRAHS; CRI Worldwide; Penn Friends Behavioral Health System; Northeast Neuroscience Institute; Philadelphia Pain Program
Holds an MD from American University and a BS, Psychology

M. Saleem Ismail, MD

Investigator, Finger Lakes Clinical Research

Board certified in Psychiatry, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Psychosomatic Medicine
Holds degrees from the University of Karachi (MD)
Investigator on 65+ trials in Psychiatry and Neurology populations
Member of the Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Training Committee, the Evidence Based Intervention and Therapeutics Group, and the Selection Committee at the Department of Psychiatry
Published on numerous peer-review journal articles
Authored and contributed to numerous books and chapters

Ryan Kagan, DO

Investigator, HD Research

Founder of Kagan Pediatrics
Board Certified Pediatrician
Holds degrees from the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine (MD) and the University of Texas at Austin (BA)
Investigator on numerous clinical trials in Psychiatry, Neurology, Pain, and Infectious Disease populations
Member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Texas Medical Association, the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, and is a MHMD Pediatric CPC member

Dennis Ruff, MD

Investigator, Endeavor Clinical Trials

Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Holds degrees from Albany Medical College (MD) and Lafayette College (BA)
Investigator on more than 475+ trials in Pain, Endocrinology, Neurology, Infectious Disease and Healthy Subject populations
Published in numerous peer-reviewed journal articles

George Konis, MD

Medical Director, Investigator, Woodland International Research Group

Principal Investigator and Medical Director on more than 185 clinical trials with challenging populations in psychiatric indications (schizophrenia, depression, mania, anxiety), cardiology, gastrointestinal disorders, pain, addiction and general medicine
Medical Director, The Bridgeway Hospital
Chairman-Pharmacy/Therapeutics and Infectious Disease Control committees at Arkansas State Hospital
Holds degrees from Portsmouth, Dominica (MD, BS)
Board certified in family medicine and pain and addiction

Isabel Kuhare-Arcure, DO

Investigator, Midwest Clinical Research Center

Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator on 55 clinical trials in pediatrics, psychiatry and neurology
Experienced pediatrician and clinical researcher
Holds degrees from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (DO) and William Paterson University (BS, Biology)

Daniel Lawler, MD

Investigator, Pacific Research Network

Chair for the Department of Anesthesia, Coronado Plastic Surgery Center, Coronado, California
Staff Anesthesiologist at the San Diego Outpatient Surgery Center
Contributed to more than 80 CNS trials, with a focus on infusion-related Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis studies requiring single or repeated lumbar punctures
Board certified in anesthesiology
Holds degrees from the Medical College of Wisconsin (MD) and the University of Colorado (BA)

Samuel Oberstein, MD

Assistant Medical Director, Investigator, Clinical Pharmacology of Miami

Principal Investigator on over 130 clinical trials, including Phase I trials in both healthy volunteers and special populations
Long-standing leader in clinical research
Board certified in obstetrics and gynecology
Holds an MD from Mount Sinai School of Medicine

Paayal Patel, MD

Neurologist, Investigator, Brain Matters Research

Specializes in cognitive disorders including dementia and neuropsychiatry
Former Director of Memory Disorders Program at St. Mary’s Hospital, West Palm Beach, Florida
Board member, Alzheimer’s Care Resource Center
Completed her fellowship in cognitive behavioral neurology at the Cognitive Neurology and Alzheimer’s Disease Center at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL
Board certified in neurology and psychiatry
Holds degrees from Ross University, Roseau, Dominica (MD) and University of Buffalo (BS)

Adnan Rafiq, MD

Investigator, HD Research

Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Holds degrees from St. George’s University School of Medicine (MD) and University of Southern California (BA)
Investigator on numerous clinical trials in pain populations
Member of the American College of Physicians and the Texas Medical Association
Published numerous times in peer-reviewed journal articles
Has won Physician of the Year (2012) at Memorial Hermann Hospital and the Chair of Medicine Award

Thomas Reilly, MD

Investigator, Pacific Research Network

Investigator on more than 160 clinical trials
Holds degrees from Georgetown University (MD) and San Diego University (MS, Public Health)
Board certified in occupational and environmental medicine

Juan Carlos Rondon, MD, JD, CPI, FCLM

Investigator, Clinical Pharmacology of Miami

Has experience in over 70 Clinical Trials
Certiﬁed clinical investigator with extensive certiﬁcations in clinical research practices and code of federal regulations
Was a lead investigator and principal investigator prior to serving at CPMI
Holds degrees from Nova Southeastern University and was a resident at Temple University

Adam Smith, PhD, MBA

Investigator, Richmond Behavioral Associates

Directed a psychiatric research center conducting studies in Anxiety, Depression, Schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, and Alzheimer’s Disease
Headed a neuropsychological laboratory, a large ambulatory psychiatric center and a pain management service
Holds his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Nova Southeastern University. Completed his training at Long Island Jewish Hospital/Hillside Hospital and a fellowship at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in Cognitive Rehabilitation in Schizophrenia. Has an MBA in Health Care Administration from Mt Sinai School of Medicine/Zichlin Business School at Baruch College

Daneshvari Solanki, MD

Investigator on more than 110 trials in pain management populations
American Board of Anesthesiology Certification, Diplomate of American Board of Anesthesiologists
Holds degree from the University of Baroda (MD & MS)
Board certified in Anesthesiology
Published on numerous peer-reviewed journal articles, abstracts, and books.
Solanki holds 2 patents and 2 additional patent applications have been filed. Dr. Solanki also is a Mentor of Residents in University of Texas Anesthesia Residency Program

Jennifer Springer, MD

Investigator, Neuropsychiatric Research Center

Principal Investigator or Sub-Investigator on 30+ Alzheimer’s disease trials
Completed her emergency medicine residency at the Medical College of Pennsylvania
Board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
Holds degrees from Temple University School of Medicine (MD) and Juniata College (BS)

Stephen Thein, PhD

Director, Investigator, Founder, Pacific Research Network

Industry-leading researcher in the fields of sleep disorders, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia
Has conducted over 600 trials testing new medications to treat Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss, anxiety, migraine, sleep disorders, sexual dysfunction, social anxiety, multiple sclerosis and weight loss
Sought-after lecturer on topics related to the central nervous system/neurology and sleep disorders
Authored over 20 journal articles and scientific abstracts in several peer-reviewed journals
Holds degrees from the United States International University (PhD; MA, Human Behavior) and California Western University (BA)

Alexander Prezioso, MD

Investigator, Clinical Pharmacology of Miami

Holds Degrees from Università degli Studi di Palermo School of Medicine (MD), and University of Cincinnati (MS)
Holds a Florida and New Jersey Medical License
Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Published extensively on peer-reviewed journal articles
Extensive research experience with complex Phase 1 clinical trials, Healthy Volunteer populations, and Migraine indications.

Alan Prossin, MD

Investigator, HD Research

Holds Degrees from University of the West Indies (MD), and McGill University (BA)
Holds a Texas and Michigan Medical License
Board Certified in Psychiatry
Associate Member of the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology
Published extensively on peer-reviewed journal articles
Sits on the Editorial Board of Brain, Behavior, and Immunity: Health
Sits on the National Grant Review Committee

Alfredo Fernandez, MD

Investigator, Clinical Pharmacology of Miami

Holds Degrees University of Miami School of Medicine (MD), and University of Miami, College of Arts and Sciences (BS)
Holds a Florida Medical License and Board Certified in Internal Medicine with a subspecialty in Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care Medicine, and Anesthesiology
Published extensively on peer-reviewed journal articles
Committee member at Baptist Hospital of Miami in the Anesthesia, Pediatric, Interventional Radiology, and Vascular Surgery departments

Nitendra Agarwal, MD

Investigator, Endeavor Clinical Trials

Holds Degrees from State University of New York (MD and MS), and Grant Medical College (BS)
Holds a Texas Medical License
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Member of the Society of Hospital Medicine
Has been published numerous times on peer-reviewed journal articles

Richard Sanders, MD

Investigator, Midwest Clinical Research Center

Holds Degrees from University of Akron (MS) and Wright State University (MD)
Holds an Ohio State Medical License and a Pennsylvania Medical License
Board Certified in Psychiatry and Neurology with an added qualification in Geriatric Psychiatry
Published extensively on peer-reviewed journal articles
Member of the Chair of Psychiatry at Miami Valley Hospital
Extensive experience on numerous clinical trials with strong expertise in indications inclusive of, Essential Tremor, GERD, Post-Operative Pain, MDD, Anxiety, Schizophrenia, PTSD, Addiction, and OCD.

Thomas Cook, MD

Investigator, Midwest Clinical Research

Holds Degrees from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) and Thomas Edison State College (BA)
Holds an Ohio State Medical License
Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon
Member of the American Association of Hip & Knee Surgeons and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Published numerous times on peer-reviewed journal articles
Strong clinical research background on both chronic and acute pain indications

Jacob White, MD

Investigator, Woodland Research Northwest

Holds Degrees from University of Memphis (MS) and University of Arkansas (PhD)
Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Arkansas
Published on peer-reviewed journal articles
Member of the Chair of Psychiatry at Miami Valley Hospital
Extensive experience in clinical research with strong expertise on Psychiatric populations.

Arnulfo Torres, MD

Investigator, Finger Lakes Clinical Research

Holds Degrees from University of New York (MS-Nursing) and University of Rochester (PhD & MS-Molecular Biology)
Holds a Medical License and a Nurse Practitioner License in Family Health
Published extensively on peer-reviewed journal articles
Extensive experience on numerous clinical trials with strong expertise in indications inclusive of, infectious disease, Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia, Major Depressive Disorder, COVID-19, Healthy Volunteers, Insomnia

Alina Beaton, MD

Investigator, Pacific Research Network

Holds Degrees from University of Southern California (BA) and Keck School of Medicine at USC (MD)
Holds a Medical License
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Published extensively on peer-reviewed journal articles
Extensive experience on numerous clinical trials involving the following focuses: Chronic Pain, Acute Pain, Cardiothoracic surgery, abdominal surgery, Orthopaedic surgery, General surgery, Healthy Volunteers, Postoperative Pain, Mammoplasty, Bunionectomy, Total Knee Arthroplasty, and many more

Waqar Ahmed Siddiqui, MD

Investigator, Richmond Behavioral Associates

Holds Degrees from University of Karachi Dow Medical College (MD)
Holds a New Jersey State Medical License and a New York Medical License
Board Certified in Adult and Child Psychiatry