Our Experts
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 multiple teaching positions in clinical pharmacology
- Served 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
- Holds two use 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