Clinical Trials and Clinical Research Studies
The Clinical Immunology Research Center has active studies in rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, Sjögren's syndrome, scleroderma, lupus and RA patients starting Rituxan, and RA and PsA patients starting an anti-TNF agent. New studies are always becoming available as well.
The center's physicians participate in cutting edge studies of the newest treatments for autoimmune, rheumatic and allergic diseases. In addition to conventional drug studies aimed to improve the efficacy and safety of current therapies, our clinical research center also carries out experimental protocols of particular interest for patients not responding to conventional therapy. The Division currently has numerous active clinical trials in progress plus several active clinical research projects.
Research studies are conducted by Division physicians and a study coordinator. All research is monitored by the FDA and by the institution's human subject review board or the Western IRB. We currently have several clinical research teams with active studies.
Patients have the option to participate in any appropriate open study. However, patients are also under no obligation to participate and choosing not to participate will in no way affect their continued relationship with the clinical team.
Information about clinical trials can also be found at www.clinicaltrials.gov and https://trialbulletin.com.
Clinical Research Study Coordinators
Dustina Phoulavong, MPH, ACRP-CP
Clinical Research Manager
(585) 273-5374
Fax (585) 275-7160
Dustina_Holt@urmc.rochester.edu
Maria Allen, LPN, CCRC
Senior Human Subject Research Coordinator
(585) 275-7167
Fax: (585) 275-7160
Maria_Allen@urmc.rochester.edu
Julia Biehler
Senior Human Subject Research Coordinator
(585) 275-1635
Fax: (585) 275-7160
Julia_Biehler@urmc.rochester.edu
Debbie Campbell, RN
Senior Human Subject Research Coordinator
(585) 275-1635
Fax (585) 275-7160
Debbie_Campbell@urmc.rochester.edu
Tyler Cavin, MPH
Senior Human Subject Research Coordinator
(585) 273-2720
Fax (585) 275-7160
Tyler_Cavin@urmc.rochester.edu
Anna Johnson
Data Control Clerk
(585) 275-4983
Fax: (585) 275-7160
Anna_Johnson@urmc.rochester.edu
Samantha Moore, MPH
Human Subject Research Coordinator II
(585) 275-4983
Fax: (585) 275-7160
Samantha_Moore@urmc.rochester.edu
Joseph Solomon
Human Subject Research Coordinator I
(585) 275-1634
Fax: (585) 275-7160
Joseph_Solomon@URMC.Rochester.edu
Sally Thomas, LPN, CCRC, ACRP-PN
Senior Human Subject Research Coordinator
(585) 273-1725
Fax: (585) 275-7160
Sally_Thomas@urmc.rochester.edu