Mr. Cardenas has been in the health care field since 1983 and began his clinical
research career in 1992. His extensive experience includes: Certified Clinical
Research Coordinator, Validated Single Site Acne Rater, Site Manager, Senior
Clinical Research Associate, Director of Clinical Operations and Project
Manager. He has conducted and/or managed more than 250 clinical research trials
and has over 17 years of experience working with major companies in the industry
of both pharmaceutical and contract research organizations. His leadership and
ability to manage clinical trials was instrumental in successful conduct of drug
development projects. His focus and experience is in Phase II – IV clinical
trials in a variety of therapeutic areas. Mr. Cardenas is responsible for the
daily management of clinical trials, as well as maintaining and continuing
to build new relationships with community physicians, patients and sponsors. He
assembles teams specific to your project’s needs to provide the attention it
deserves. With nearly 17 years of research experience, and having worked on both
the clinical and pharmaceutical side of research, he has developed a
well-rounded approach to conducting clinical trials frequently exceeding industry
demands. His scope of services include applied practices that achieve
dependable, high integrity results. He believes
that maintaining a well-trained clinical staff in the areas of Human Subjects
Protection, Research Ethics, CFR, ICH and GCP guidelines is pivotal for the
successful completion of clinical trials.
Jeffrey Smyth, M.S.
Director Of Operations
Mr. Smyth has worked in the healthcare industry
since 1985 when he began his career in Allied Health Sciences (radiography and
ultrasonography). He started management in healthcare organizations in
1997 and worked successfully for a large healthcare system in Alabama for twenty
five years. His leadership abilities were instrumental in creating and
maintaining successful employee, patient and physician relationships and
measures of satisfaction. He holds a master's degree in healthcare
management, is committed to providing quality care and outcome, he believes in
communication and education are the keys to effectively managing an
organization. Spearheading the role of Director of Operation, Mr. Smyth's
goals are to provide all sponsors, patients and employees of MOORE Clinical
Research with the highest level of service and satisfaction.
Krunal M. Patel, M.D.
Board Certified Internal Medicine, Principal Investigator
Dr.
Patel is board certified in Internal Medicine as well as Bariatric Medicine and
has been in private practice since 2006. Dr. Patel began his research alliance
with our team in 2007. He has been the principal investigator for approximately
12 studies in a variety of specialties. Dr. Patel has a large data base of
patients, including diabetes, pain management, respiratory, geriatrics,
dermatology, immunology, ED, and cardiovascular. One of his many beliefs is to
uncover new knowledge that will lead to better health for our communities.
Susan M. Barker, M.D.
Board Certified Dermatologist, Principal Investigator
Dr. Susan Barker, a graduate of The University of South Florida, School of
Medicine, is a Board Certified Dermatologist. Dr. Barker, with twelve years of
experience as a clinical trialist, Her visionary leadership has resulted in the
development of innovative initiatives to serve her patients, the clinical trial
industry, and the wider Tampa Bay medical community. She works to establish new
relationships with sponsors and physicians interested in research, mentors new
investigators, and has been pivotal in the development and direction of success
of single site large dermatological clinical trials, she also reviews and
develops new protocol opportunities with CRO and Sponsors.
Steven R. Moore
Vice President, MCR, Inc., Director of Quality Assurance
Mr. Moore has
been in the health care/research field for 30 years and has been a manager for a
clinical laboratory of a major hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida for 25 years.
He has extensive experience in audits, inspections, and overseeing research
projects within the hospital setting and outpatient.
