About Us

Tampa & Clearwater Clinical Research at its Best

Clinical Research of West Florida was founded in 1995. CRWF is an independent research site site with two locations in Bay area, Tampa & Clearwater.

As an industry leader in clinical research, CRWF has experience in conducting over 700 research studies in various therapeutic areas Phases I-IV. At CRWF, clinical research studies are conducted by board certified/eligible physicians, in conjunction with our medically trained staff. CRWF is dedicated to providing excellent patient care for study participants, while conducting innovative clinical research studies in Tampa & Clearwater, Florida.

Clinical Experience & Expertise

CRWF works with board eligible/certified physicians in the Pinellas and Hillsborough counties to conduct clinical research studies in a range of specialty areas to include:

  • Arthritis – Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Allergies/Asthma – Asthma, Rhinitis, Sinusitis, Seasonal Allergies
  • Cardiovascular – Hypertension, Hypercholesterolemia
  • Central Nervous System – Migraine Headaches, Post Herpetic Neuralgia, Fibromyalgia, Diabetic Neuropathies
  • Dermatology – Psoriasis, Rosacea, Acne
  • Endocrinology – Diabetes Mellitus, Type II DM, Type I DM, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy
  • Gastroenterology – GERD, Ulcers, Gastritis, IBS, Crohn’s Disease, Diverticulitis, Gout
  • Ophthalmology – Glaucoma, Dry Eye, Macular Degeneration
  • Pain Management – Acute & Chronic Pain Syndromes, Opioid Induced Bowel Dysfunction, Sleepiness in Opioid Therapy
  • Psychiatry – Insomnia, Anorexia, MDD, GAD
  • Pulmonary/Respiratory – COPD, COPD Exacerbations, Chronic Bronchitis, Sinusitis, Asthma
  • Urology – BPH, Impotence, Over Active Bladder
  • Women’s Health – HRT, Bacterial Vaginitis, Hot Flashes, Endometriosis, Sexual Dysfunction, Fibroids, Dysmenorrhea, Oral Contraceptive, Osteoporosis, HPV

Tampa & Clearwater Clinical Research Staff Expertise

Name Clinical   Research Role Years   of Clinical Research Experience
Lynne   Merriam, ARNP-C, CCRC Founder & Director of Clinical   Operations / Sub-I

19
Aydin Keskiner, BS President & CEO

9
Sara McGilvary, AA, CCRC Vice President, Regulatory,   Unblinded Pharmacist

16
Barbara Keskiner, BS Regulatory Affairs Director

9
Leonard J. Dunn, MD Medical Director (Pulmonology) / PI

21
Elias M. Kolettis, DO, MS Medical Director (Internal   Medicine) / PI

10
Paul Lunseth, MD Medical Director (Orthopedics) / PI

12
Lon D. Lynn, DO Medical Director (Family Practice)   / PI

17
Jack   Parrino, MD Asthma & Allergy/ Sub-I

19
Heather   Giard, ARNP-C, CRC ARNP   / Sub-I / Clinical Research Coordinator

4
Debbie   Atkins, MS, CRC Clinical  Research Coordinator

10
Christina   Hasse Laboratory   Manager / Assistant Coordinator

1
Cindy   Hintz, BSN, RN, CRC Clinical   Research Coordinator

2
Amy   Howard, RN, CRC Clinical   Research Coordinator

3
Karen   Main, A.A. IT & Operations Manager

12
Jessica   Mazzarese Marketing & Regulatory Affairs Manager

4
Matthew   McGilvary Data Entry & Web Specialist

2
Sarah   Moore, LPN, CCRC Clinical   Research Coordinator

13
Jamee   Moran, MS, CCRC Clinical   Research Coordinator

5
Kristin   Schaller, MS, CCRC Clinical   Research Coordinator

3
Tara   Shepard, BS, CRC Clinical   Research Coordinator

4
Stephani   Shively Laboratory   Director

5
Melonie   Tournai, LPN, CRC Clinical   Research Coordinator

4
Barbara   Toth, MS, RD, LD/N Registered   Dietitian

1
Kyndall   Walker, BS, CRC Clinical   Research Coordinator

5

All of our Tampa clinical study coordinators are trained and/or certified in GCP/ICH compliance, CRC role and responsibilities, Human Subject Protection, HAZMAT (shipping and handling of dangerous goods) and CPR. Staff capabilities include: ECG, Blood pressure (certification for Holter and ambulatory monitoring), Spirometry, PFTs, Inhalation therapy, IV infusion, PK sampling, Phlebotomy, Continuous glucose monitoring, Dietary counseling, Patient education, Pain assessments and evaluations (WOMAC, NRS, OOWS), Joint assessments, Psychiatric ratings (KBIT, CDRS, CYBOCS, KSADA, MINI, HADS, HAM-D), Gram stains (sputum), H. Pylori flexure testing(s), Skin debridement (pressure ulcers), Wound dressing, DXA scan, X-Ray.

Latest News

  • Tampa Area Diabetes Clinical Research Trials

    When your TYPE 2 DIABETES is out of control, finding harmony is essential. If you’re having trouble controlling your diabetes, consider participating in HARMONY, a clinical research study evaluating an...

  • Hypertension with Diabetes

    Are you diabetic and concerned about your blood pressure being too high? Clinical Research of West Florida is currently testing an approved medication for the treatment of high blood pressure....

  • Osteoarthritis

    Are you currently suffering from chronic pain?   If so, you may qualify for a clinical research study of an approved oral pain medication being evaluated for the treatment of...

  • Post-Herpetic Neuralgia

    Do you have ongoing pain after the healing of your shingles rash? If you suffer from this condition, known as postherpetic neuralgia, you may qualify to participate in a research...

  • Chronic Low Back Pain

    Are you currently suffering from moderate to severe low back pain? If so, you may qualify for a clinical research study of an approved oral pain medication being evaluated for...