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Pediatric research office

The pediatric research office (PRO) provides administrative and technical support, expertise, resources and connections for pediatric researchers across CHoR. We collaborate with investigators to successfully advance and enhance investigative medicine for their pediatric patients while adhering to the highest ethical standards in research.

Comprised of research administrators and clinical research coordinators, our office offers a variety of services, ranging from single consultations to full participation at every step of the research process.

Our team members are strategically assigned to develop a knowledge base of specific patient populations and disease processes to provide skilled and efficient support.

For assistance or to learn more, please contact PediatricResearchOffice@vcuhealth.org.

Leadership

Justin Nebel
Justin Nebel Research strategy and operations Enterprise-wide strategic research development
justin.nebel@vcuhealth.org
Elizabeth W. Olmsted, CRA
Elizabeth Olmsted, CRAAssociate administratorFederal and foundation awards, CHRI administration and awards
elizabeth.olmsted@vcuhealth.org
804-628-0212

Research managers

Meg Lessard, CCRC
Meg Lessard, CCRCResearch program managerStudy site management and CRC operations, primary study contact
margaret.lessard@vcuhealth.org
804-628-3093
Sabrina C. Minter
Sabrina C. MinterResearch administratorDepartment fiscal administrator, primary effort coordinator, non-Industry flow-through awards
sabrina.minter@vcuhealth.org
804-628-3094

Assistant research administrators

Kayla Prejean
Kayla Prejean Assistant research administrator Purchasing and travel, CHRI awards
kayla.prejean@vcuhealth.org
804-628-7845
Kala Quinn
Kala Quinn Assistant research administrator Industry sponsored studies (CDAs, DUAs, etc.)
kala.quinn@vcuhealth.org
804-628-4967

Clinical research coordinators

Erica Hess Memoli
Erica Memoli, MS, RDN, CNSC, CCRC, CCMA Senior clinical research coordinator Education and training
erica.memoli@vcuhealth.org
804-628-6674
Laura Albert Suarez
Laura Albert SuarezClinical research coordinator
laura.albert@vcuhealth.org
804-628-2737
Bhakti Dave, MPH
Bhakti Dave, MPH Clinical research coordinator bhakti.dave@vcuhealth.org
804-828-7802
Amrita Kumari, MS
Amrita Kumari, MS Clinical research coordinator amrita.kumari@vcuhealth.org
804-628-3921
Akilah Pierre‐Louis, MS
Akilah Pierre‐Louis, MS Clinical research coordinator akilah.pierre-louis1@vcuhealth.org
804-827-1475
Megan Scott
Megan Scott, CCRC Clinical research coordinator megan.scott@vcuhealth.org
804-628-5875
Aleksandar Subotic, MS
Aleksandar Subotic, MHAClinical research coordinator aleksandar.subotic@vcuhealth.org
804-628-8410

Location:
William H. Grant House
1008 East Clay Street, basement level
Box 980270
Richmond, VA 23298-0270
Fax: 804-628-5808