directors
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Douglas Young, M.D.
Medical Director and Principal Investigator
Dr. Young's clinical trial background includes over 13 years of important studies designed to answer specific questions about investigational drugs to advance medical science knowledge and help adult patients with new treatment and medication options. Dr. Young received his certification in 2009 from The Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
Additionally, Dr. Young has developed an extensive Internal Medicine practice over the past 10 years, for adults, ages 18 years of age and older. Special focus is provided for adults and seniors, 50 years of age and older and management of chronic health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and high cholesterol. As the times demand, Dr.Young has made preventative medicine a big focus for his patients, including weight management, adopting healthy lifestyle choices, and managing stress.
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Laurie Johnson, CCRC
Site Director and Certified Clinical Research Coordinator
As the cornerstone of Northern California Research Corp, Laurie is one of the founding partners of Northern California Research. With over 16 years of clinical trial experience both in coordinating and as a site director, Laurie is instrumental in recruiting clinical trial studies and directing the patient recruitment strategies. Laurie oversees all marketing programs and also manages and tracks the financial arrangements for each clinical trial study. She leads the team with a steady hand and a focus on providing the best customer service and the most comfortable and positive experience to our participants. Laurie stays abreast of the changing horizon of clinical trials and brings this knowledge to the team of coordinators, physicians and recruitment staff.
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RESEARCH Staff
Sub-Investigators
John Loofbourow, M.D.
Dr Loofbourow’s illustrious career spanned well over 50 years before he joined Northern California Research. He began practicing aviation medicine in the military and soon after moved on to his own general practice. Since then he has diligently championed clinics providing for lower income families and under-insured individuals. Dr. Loofbourow speaks Spanish fluently and has lent his services to numerous committees, training projects and publications. He feels his greatest achievement is his role as husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. We are excited that Dr. Loofbourow has joined us in our clinic and brings with him such vast experience and his gentle, cheerful demeanor.
Rachel Gonzales, P.A.
Rachel Gonzales joined Northern California Research in the Spring of 2011. Her previous experience in Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care for over ten years has given Rachel a wealth of experience and education in diverse medical practice settings. Her extensive knowledge base and her nurturing and caring attitude make her a wonderful addition to the office. When asked what she likes best about Clinical Research, Ms. Gonzales states it’s “the challenge and complexity of the studies and the often unusual medical indications I might not otherwise see much of in a regular medical setting.”
Certified Clinical Research Coordinators
Stacy Woodward, CCRC
Ms. Woodward has been a Clinical Research Coordinator for 16 years, the last 6 with Northern California Research. Stacy earned her certification from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals in 2007 and her expertise and experience are evident to all who meet her. Stacy specializes in women’s studies and most recently those dealing with menopause.
Tracy Gordon, CRC
Ms. Gordon has been a Clinical Research Coordinator for over 10 years. She joined the Norcare team in early November and brings with her a cheerful outlook and ready smile. Born and raised in Northern California she feels that Clinical Research offers her, “a chance to make a difference in the important and ever-changing world of medicine.”
Lisa Rondeau, CRC
Hana Ghannam, Research Assistant
Patient Recruitment
Linda Verde, Project Development and Office Manager
Ms. Verde came to work at Northern California Research in 2006 when she moved to Sacramento from Indiana. She began as the company’s only recruiter and is now responsible for the call center and recruitment in general. She facilitates study start-up with initial regulatory submissions and, among other duties, she is the acting manager in the Site Director’s absence. In Ms. Verde’s words, “Clinical research appeals to the part of me that craves change and knowledge. We are forever getting new studies and learning about new indications and medications. The employees here are like a family to me and I feel we treat the subjects in our studies to that same warmth and friendliness.”
Rosanna Sandoval, Patient Recruitment Specialist
Ms. Sandoval joined Northern California Research in the Summer of 2011 originally from the San Francisco Bay Area. Rosanna started in the medical field 10 years ago as a Certified Medical Assistant and Licensed Phlebotomist. She then moved into Patient Recruitment for Reproductive Science. Since joining our team, Ms. Sandoval has developed a flair for explaining the intricate details of clinical trials to prospective subjects and stops at nothing to get them the answers/explanations they may require. She is knowledgeable, and exhibits patience and an excellent rapport with her co-workers and patients alike.
Quality Assurance
Shannen Williamsen, Quality Assurance Supervisor
Ms. Williamsen has worked in the healthcare industry for 24 years, beginning as a Certified Medical Assistant for 10 years. Moving into clinical research as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator. After 5 years of learning the ropes from the site level, she worked as a CRA and Project Manager both in the UK and in the USA for a combined 9 years. Shannen has worked as the Quality Assurance Supervisor with Northern California Research for the past two years (similarly as an in house CRA) working with the Study Coordinators, Investigators, Monitors and Sponsors. Her role/goals are to assist with training & development, review study documents to assure compliance with the protocols, ICH, GCP along with the recommendations of the FDA and other regulatory advisors. .
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