Clinical Trial Team

Administration:

Dr. Dan Lucas is the Director of the Centers for Clinical Sciences Research since 1997. He received his Doctor in Pharmacy in 1991 from Campbell University School of Pharmacy in Buies Creek, NC. He remains an Adjunct Associate Professor in the West Virginia University School of Pharmacy and Medicine since 2002. Dr. Lucas remains a consultant/reviewer for numerous medical and pharmacy journals and has been the primary author of more than eighteen publications.

Site Startup/Budgets/Contracts:

Kristi Denison Sutphin is our Operations Manager. She has been with the CAMC Clinical Trials Center since 2001. Kristi is responsible for managing and overseeing day-to-day functions of the Clinical Trials Center. Prior to Kristi's management position she was the Financial Analyst. Her duties included reviewing all agreements for a clinical trial, including but not limited to, the Confidentiality/Non-Disclosure agreements and Clinical Trial Agreements. She is responsible for all budget negotiations, financial reporting, and analysis of trials and maintaining billing compliance in adherence with federal and state regulations for all clinical trials. She is responsible for site start-up. She has participated in all aspects of clinical trials including regulatory, start-up, screening, recruitment, monitoring, and follow-up of study participants with four years of experience as a Study Coordinator and maintaining Study Coordinator responsibilities part-time since 2004. Kristi has taken the Associated Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) Certification exam and has been a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator since 2005.

General Office Staff:

Sandi Morgan is our Staff Assistant and has been with the CAMC Clinical Trials Center since 2002. Sandi is responsible for assisting research coordinators and other office personnel with document preparation, archiving, and maintaining daily functions of the Clinical Trials Center.

Research Personnel:

 Kelly Bigley, RN is a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator and has been with the CAMC Clinical Trials Center since 2006. Kelly is currently coordinating clinical research studies for leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies. Kelly has been a Registered Nurse since 1999 and has experience in medical/surgical intensive care, geriatrics, and neurosciences.

Holly Blackwood, RN is a Certified Clinical Research Nurse II Coordinator and has been with the CAMC Clinical Trials Center since 2000. Holly has coordinated clinical research studies for leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies. She has participated in all aspects of clinical trials including regulatory, start-up, screening, recruitment, monitoring, and follow-up of study participants. Holly also brings extensive clinical experience in the areas of material-child nursing and Neonatal Intensive Care. She has been a Registered Nurse since 1997. Holly has taken the ACRP Certification exam and has been a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator since 2004.

Angela Henderson, RN is a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator and has been with the CAMC Clinical Trials Center since 2006. Angela is currently coordinating the regulatory, screening, recruitment, monitoring, and follow-up of study participants in a critical care Grant-funded study. Angela has significant clinical experience in the areas of outpatient surgery, bariatric surgery and Neurosurgical Intensive Care Nursing. She has been a Registered Nurse since 1995.

Joy Hogan , LPN ph is a Certified Clinical Research Nurse II Coordinator and has been with the CAMC Clinical Trials Center since 2002. Joy has coordinated clinical research studies for leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies. She has participated in all aspects of clinical trials including regulatory, start-up, screening, recruitment, monitoring, and follow-up of study participants. Joy also brings extensive clinical experience in the areas of post-cardiac cauterization, orthopedic nursing and phlebotomy. Joy has been a Licensed Practical Nurse since 1993. Joy has taken the ACRP Certification exam and has been a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator since 2005.

Dr. Maher Kali is a Clinical Research fellow and has been with the CAMC Clinical Trials Center since 2006. He received his Medical Doctor degree from the University of Tishreen Medical School and is completing his clinical research fellowship in Charleston, WV. He conducted several research projects as sub and co-investigator, and was involved in writing abstracts and manuscripts for publication and presentation. He has coordinated clinical research studies for leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies. He has participated in all aspects of clinical trials including regulatory, start-up, screening, recruitment, monitoring, and follow-up of study participants.

Christina Musgrave is a Clinical Research Coordinator and has been with the CAMC Clinical Trials Center since 2004. Christina has coordinated clinical research studies for leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies. She has participated in all aspects of clinical trials including regulatory, start-up, screening, recruitment, monitoring, and follow-up of study participants. Christina holds a Master of Forensic Science from George Washington University, and Bachelor of Science degree from WV Wesleyan College.

Leslie Thornton, RN is a Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator and has been with the CAMC Clinical Trials Center since 2007. Leslie is currently coordinating clinical research studies for leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies. She has participated in all aspects of clinical trials including regulatory, start-up, screening, recruitment, monitoring, and follow-up of study participants. Leslie has been a Registered Nurse since 2005.

Jerri Walker is a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator and has been with the CAMC Clinical Trials Center since 2000. Jerri has coordinated clinical research studies for leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies. She has participated in all aspects of clinical trials including regulatory, start-up, screening, recruitment, monitoring, and follow-up of study participants.
Before joining the CAMC Clinical Trials Center team, Jerri worked in CAMC Cancer Research beginning in 1990. In Cancer Research, Jerri worked on studies for all areas of cancer. Jerri has significant background in the areas of inpatient pharmacy services and IV medication preparations. Jerri has taken the ACRP Certification exam and has been a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator since 2005. Jerri is also certified with the Society of Clinical Research Professionals.

Michael Whitler is a Clinical Research Coordinator and has been with the CAMC Clinical Trials Center since 2005. Michael has coordinated clinical research studies for leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies. He has participated in all aspects of clinical trials including regulatory, start-up, screening, recruitment, monitoring, and follow-up of study participants. Michael has a BS degree in Sport and Exercise Physiology from West Virginia University.

Dr. Regino Santos is a Clinical Research Associate and has been with the CAMC Clinical Trials Center since 2006. He received his medical degree from Far Eastern University-Institute of Medicine, Philippines. He has coordinated clinical research studies for leading pharmaceutical and medical device companies. He has participated in all aspects of clinical trials including regulatory, start-up, screening, recruitment, monitoring, and follow-up of study participants. He has started to participate in manuscript publication and presentation.