Diana G. Anzueto, BS, MSCI – Clinical Research Project Manager
Manages various feasibility/study start-up activities to include completion of questionnaires, hosting pre-study meetings, and assigning study coordinator resources. Responsible for ensuring and maintaining the integrity and quality of the research according to specific regulations, sponsor guidelines and institutional policies
Provides guidance to research team in developing operational plans supporting selected clinical trials.
Registers patient data specified in the study protocols and provides general administrative duties in support of the research studies.
Defines and manages project resource needs within specified timelines and budget.
Develops, submits, tracks, and reconciles project grants.
Maintains research databases; prepares and submits individual study annual progress reports.
Provides test result reports, tracks progress and completion of projects, and maintains necessary resources.
Provides assistance in data analysis and identifies projects and components needing additional statistical support and consultation.
Implements performance management program for assigned team members.
Lauryn A. Winter, BS – Research Coordinator-Senior
Plans, designs, and implements research experiments
Manages accounts for Principal Investigators
Assures compliance with institutional policies and regulations to meet federal, state, and codes pertaining to safety and ethics.
Prepares and submits studies for publication
Responsible for data entry and quality assurance on research projects
Conducts predictive Immune and Airway Monitoring in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Proficient in machine learning methods (R and Python) for electronic health record data
Provides operational and administrative support for research involving large animal studies; 24/7 intensive care staff coverage, equipment maintenance, supplies inventory, and tissue sharing.
Caitlyn A. Winter, BS, MS – Research Associate
Coordinates complex research projects in a variety of basic science and clinical settings
Conducts predictive Immune and Airway Monitoring in hospitalized patients with COVID-19
Assists with administrative clinical research projects including pre/post-award activities
Prepares and submits regulatory documents to the Institutional Review Board
Monitors ongoing activities to ensure compliance with state & federal regulations
Maintains research subject files for several studies and enters subject data into the research databases.
Responsible for processing and shipment of clinical trial samples and research specimens
Proficient in R, Python, STATA, and SPSS.
Dauren Alimbetov, B.S., M.S., Ph.D – Clinical Research Project Manager
Coordinates translational/clinical research in the division of Neonatology
Oversees operational budgets and contracts for translational studies with UT Health and outside granting Institutions
Liaison with IACUC, ensuring completion of administrative requirements to streamline study progress
Oversees administrative and regulatory requirements for all personnel in translational studies involving large animal models
Coordinates tissue shipments between institutions and manages administrative tasks related to shipments
Assists with nutrition related clinical trial submissions
Coordinates hospital contracts, supporting research relationship between UT Health and University Health
Salene Ali, MS – Research Coordinator
Maintenance of large animal research model.
Acquire and support 24/7 staff for the lab to ensure the health of the animals.
Ensure the Principle Investigator’s protocols are carried out.
Perform blood draws for various required lab work.
Perform nursing and respiratory duties as needed.
Maintain supplies for lab
2. High Risk Dietitians with Neonatal Expertise
Rachel Jacob, RD – Lead Dietitian with expertise in intestinal failure
Krista Bonagurio, RD – Expertise in neonatal cardiac disease
Elizabeth Lavender, RD – Expertise in liver transplant and intestinal disease
Sarah Licht, RD – Expertise in neonatal growth and nutritional support
3. Research Nurses/Associates
Laurie Weaver RN – Part time research nurse with focus on Vermont Oxford. Assists with clinical research operation
Umber Darilek RN – Part time research nurse with focus on follow up studies
4. Additional Resources:
A clinical laboratory staffed by 24 hours/day technicians to perform blood gas, glucose, bilirubin, hematocrit, and electrolyte analyses
A pharmacy staffed 24 hours/day and equipped with controlled temperature refrigerator and freezer
A 250-square foot research laboratory
Dedicated equipment for performing and imaging digital radiographs