Center for Clinical Studies
Campus Box 8009
660 South Euclid Avenue
St. Louis, MO 63110
Tel: 314-747-4000
Fax: 314-747-1404

staff
    
Assistant Dean for Clinical TrialsYi Zhang, J.D., RNtel: 314-362-6864
yzhang@wusm.wustl.edu
 
Professor of Psychiatry, Psychology and Medicine
Medical Director, Center for Clinical Studies
John W. Newcomer, M.D.tel: 314-362-5939
newcomerj@psychiatry.wustl.edu
Dr. Newcomer is an active clinical investigator and conducts clinical studies funded by the NIH and by industry. In addition Dr. Newcomer provides clinical oversight for the Center for Clinical Studies and provides medical expertise to the administrative and nursing staff of the center.
Manager Business OperationsCourtney Acree, BS, MAtel: 314-362-6916
acreeco@wusm.wustl.edu
Oversees the financial operations of the CCS including invoicing sponsors and departments for CCS services, depositing receipts from sponsors, and various accounting functions related to clinical trials.
Administrative:Anna Bobbitttel: 314-454-2089 
 Divine Hartwelltel: 314-747-0006 
 Amy Marsalatel: 314-362-6903 
Director, Clinical Research Services:Sally Anderson, RN, BSN, CCRCtel: 314-747-2293
sallyanderson@wustl.edu
Oversees the clinical operations of the CCS including orientation, training, and management of the clinical research coordinators and clinical research assistants, assuring Good Clinical Practice and HIPAA compliance from study initiation through study close out. Acts as Principal Investigator for the Volunteer for Health Program, advocating subject rights and assuring quality in study recruitment practices.
Team Leaders:Teresa Arb, RN, BSN, CCRC  
 Mike Lehmkuhl, RN, BS, BA, CCRC  
Study Coordinators:Sherry Banez-Muth, RN, BSN, CCRC  
 Sarah Huber, RN, BSN, CRC  
 Debra Kemp, RN, BSN, CRC  
 Terri Radake, RN, CCRC  
 Linda Ventimiglia, RN, CRC  
Research Patient Coordinator:Annie Johnson  
Data Coordinator:Sharron Whitehead  
CCS CAM Administrator:Ann Doyle, RN, CCRCtel: 314-286-1551
doylea@wusm.wustl.edu
Manages CCS CAM operations, facilities and employees. Assists with CRC training and mentoring. HIPAA liaison for CCS. Oversees CAM facility services which include phlebotomy services, specimen processing, shipping, storage, and clinical space for research physicians and their study patients.
CAM Research Professional:Arnita Pitts, RN  
CAM Study Coordinator:Darlene Hoener, RN, CRC  
CAM Medical Assistants:LaDonna Gaines  
 Thelma Harris  
 Marc Haynes, RN, CRC  
Director, Volunteer for Health Program:Charles Rathmanntel: 314-362-0897
rathmannc@wustl.edu
Responsible for the development, management, administration, marketing and on-going evaluation of the Volunteer for Health and marketing programs for the Center for Clinical Studies.
Research Patient Coordinator/Minority Outreach & Recruitment, Volunteer for Health:PeChaz Clark, BA  
Research Patient Coordinator, Volunteer for HealthEmily Jenkerson  
Research Patient Coordinator\Media Development, Volunteer for Health:Shea Roesel-Wakeland, BA  
Research Patient Coordinator, Volunteer for HealthMelissa Renorenom@wusm.wustl.eduWorks with volunteers, coordinators, and investigators in fulfilling recruitment goals.
Regulatory Support & CompliancePhyllis Klein, RN, BSN, CCRCtel: 747-4289
kleinp@wusm.wustl.edu
Oversees CCS operations, including all services offered for assistance with clinical trials; budgeting, regulatory, IRB preparation and submission.
 Karen Civitelli, RN, CCRC  
 Kelly Granda, RN, BSN, CCRC  
 Sara Kukuljan, RN, BS, CCRC  
 Jan Lighttel: 314-362-6863 
 Tamera Roussey, RN, BSN, CCRC  
 Brittney Ohmeyer  
Billing Matrix Administrator:Michael Shornick, CRCtel: 314-747-2289
shornickm@wusm.wustl.edu
 
Director, Clinical Trial Contracts:Melanie Roewe, J.D.tel: 314-362-6988
roewem@wusm.wustl.edu
Review and negotiate clinical trial agreements from the corporate sector to ensure compliance with University policies; provide resource to other CCS staff on contract issues; serve as liaison with faculty, departments, General Counsel, business development offices, OTM, and BJC on proper handling of clinical trial contracts.
Contracts Secretary:Beth Blumfeldertel: 314-362-6953 
Senior Contract Specialist:Cathy Berg Review and negotiate clinical trial agreements with outside sponsors. Establishes 94xxx account profiles and deposits receipts from sponsors. Bills for CCS services.
Contract Specialist:Terry Krupp Review and negotiate clinical trial agreements with outside sponsors.
Contract Specialist:Melissa Phillips Review and negotiate clinical trial agreements with outside sponsors.
Contract Specialist:Hanna Richmond, J.D. Review and negotiate clinical trial agreements with outside sponsors.
Senior Analyst/Web Developer:Brian K. Howdeshell, BShowdeshb@wusm.wustl.eduMaintain and develop Client/Server and Internet/Intranet applications with the integration of databases.  Implement/design applications using lastest object oriented software technology.

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