The USF Cardiovascular Services Research Unit has been in existence for almost 20 years. It was previously known as The Cardiovascular Unit for Research and Education. Our research unit evaluates new as well as established pharmacotherapeutic agents and in addition the latest treatment and devices for cardiovascular disease.

Cardiovascular Services is a unit that produces quality research while providing the best of care and health education to our study participants. In addition to our Investigators, we have 2 fulltime research nurses available to answer questions and discuss the clinical trials with qualified interested participants. We have two locations, one at the USF Medical Clinic at 12901 Bruce B. Downs in Tampa and the second at the USF Health South Building at 2 Tampa General Circle in Tampa. That location is the building adjacent to Tampa General Hospital.

For more information you may dial: 813-259-0661 or 813-259-8543.

JAH Clinical Trials

For information on clinical trials being conducted at the James A. Haley Veterans Administration Hospital you may contact the members of the Research Department. JAH VAH Department members will be able to provide information on trials presently underway.

Erica Huertas, Program Support Assistant
Ileana Fernandez, RN, BSN, CCRP

Phone: (813) 972-7669

Our Research Staff

MaryAnn K. Yarborough, RN, BA
Senior Clinical Research Nurse
Maryann has been part of the research team for over 12 years. She is an experienced researcher and has participated in over 80 cardiovascular research clinical trials. She is at our USF location and can be reached at 813-259-8543.