Clinical Experts

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

Each of our Clinical Professionals undergoes 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 more technical studies.

CLINICAL PROVIDERS
 
Michelle Estevez, M.D.
Ashok Raj, M.D.
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Kristin Fargher, M.D.
Eric Rinehardt, Ph.D.
Angela Hill, Pharm.D.
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Amanda G. Smith, M.D.
Laura Murray, L.P.N.
Nancy Teten, L.C.S.W.
Jennifer Bogush, PET/CT Technologist
CLINICAL COORDINATORS
Jill Smith, M.A.
jsmith10@health.usf.edu
Assistant Director for Clinical Research

Beth Major, LPN, CCRC bmajor1@health.usf.edu

Kelly Blackmer, BA, CCRC

kblackme@health.usf.edu

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