Clinical Experts

Byrd Institute Clinical Professionals include Neurologists, Geriatric Psychiatrists, Neuropsychologists, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Psychologists. Our Clinical Research Coordinators have backgrounds in nursing, pharmacy, psychology, medical research and university research.

Each of our Clinical Professionals undergo continuous training and education to ensure the highest standards of patient care and clinical research. Our researchers have many years of clinical research experience as well as experience with industry-sponsored drug trials, bio-repository, neuro-imaging, data capture and other more technical studies.

CLINICAL FACULTY   Kristin Fargher, M.D. Institute Profile Curriculum Vitae Amanda G. Smith, M.D. Institute Profile Curriculum Vitae   Ashok Raj, M.D. Institute Profile Nancy Teten, L.C.S.W. Curriculum Vitae CLINICAL COORDINATORS Jill Ardila, M.A. jardila1@health.usf.edu Assistant Director for Clinical Research Laura Murray, L.P.N. lmurray1@health.usf.edu Kelly Blackmer, BA, CCRC kblackme@health.usf.edu Beth Major, LPN, CCRC bmajor1@health.usf.edu

For information on current clinincal trials please contact Jill Ardila, MA, Assistant Director for Clinical Research at (813) 974-4355.