Our staff brings excellent communication skills and extensive and varied research experiences to California Neuroscience Research. Their experience, passion, and teamwork are crucial to our success. All staff are trained in ICH/GCPs and maintain the highest ethical standards. Our Board Certified physicians/investigators work closely with our research coordinators to create a high quality research experience for patients and sponsors alike.

Thomas M. Shiovitz, M.D. – Dr. Shiovitz has over 15 years of clinical research experience, including 7 years as Medical Director of California Clinical Trials in Beverly Hills and International Clinical Trials in London. He has been a Principal Investigator on scores of successful CNS clinical trials and an investigator on over 300 studies in indications such as Alzheimer’s Disease, Schizophrenia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Panic Disorder, Major Depression, Insomnia, and Migraine. Dr. Shiovitz brings expertise in study design and a wealth of experience in clinical trial execution. He is Board Certified in Psychiatry (1989) and in Geriatric Psychiatry (1996, 2006) and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at UCLA. He is on the attending staff of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Sherman Oaks Hospital. Click here to see publication and presentations.

Maria I. Seliverstov, M.D. – Dr. Seliverstov is Board Certified in Psychiatry (2003) and Geriatric Psychiatry (2006). She has been a sub-investigator on multiple clinical trials in indications including Alzheimer’s Disease, Mild Cognitive Impairment, Insomnia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Migraine, and Major Depression since completion of her Fellowship in Geriatric Psychiatry from UCLA in 2002. In addition, Dr. Seliverstov has experience performing numerous psychiatric rating scales. Click here to see publications and presentations.

N. Bailey Manlosa, M.A., CRC – Ms. Manlosa obtained a master’s degree in Psychology at California State University, Los Angeles. She has 4 years of research experience and coordinated several studies in Primary Insomnia, Major Depression and Alzheimer’s Disease. She is trained in psychiatric ratings including MMSE, CIBIC, ADAS-COG, ADCS-ADL, NPI, and HAM-D. Bailey has  coordinated top enrolling studies nationwide. Additionally, she has extensive advertising and recruitment experience.

Marlene E. Zarrow, M.Ed., CRC – Ms. Zarrow obtained a master’s degree in Counseling and Consulting Psychology from Harvard University. She has been trained in over 15 psychometric and clinical assessments for psychiatric and geropsychiatric indications. With experience coordinating studies in Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Major Depression, Marlene has also been one of the top three enrollers nationwide in a Generalized Anxiety Disorder study.

Amber L. Nichols, B.A., CRC – With a broad range of clinical research experience, Ms. Nichols is a seasoned member of the CNR staff. As a former Regional Clinical Research Associate, Amber managed numerous investigational sites for various protocols in several indications. She has experience developing CRFs and overseeing protocol adherence. Responsible for coordinating clinical studies in Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Primary Insomnia and Migraine, Amber is well-trained in psychiatric ratings such as HAM-A, HAM-D, and MMSE.

Daniya Z. Chowdhury, MPH, CRC – Ms. Chowdhury obtained a master’s degree in Public Health from the University of Southern California. She has experience working with various phases of clinical trials that are both inpatient and outpatient. She is responsible for coordinating studies in Migraine and Generalized Anxiety Disorder where she performs psychiatric ratings such as HAM-A and HAM-D. In addition, Daniya is certified in phlebotomy.

Bahiye L. Fakhouri, CRC – Ms. Fakhouri is responsible for coordinating studies in Primary Insomnia and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. She is trained in ICH/GCPs and is certified in Phlebotomy and IATA (transport of Dangerous Goods). As a former Database Analyst with 7 years of clinical trial experience, Bahiye has experience coordinating various database projects and monitoring quality assurance as well as ensuring data integrity at various sites.

Dana M. Garcia, B.A., CRC – Ms. Garcia is certified in phlebotomy and IATA (transport of Dangerous Goods). Dana is responsible for coordinating various phases of clinical trials such as Migraine and Generalized Anxiety Disorder. Her previous experience consists of coordinating Phase I “bridging” studies in Depression and Schizophrenia. She is trained in ICH/GCPs and CNS ratings.

Natalya Klebanov, B.S., RA – Ms. Klebanov is a recent pre-med graduate from UCLA where she obtained a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychobiology. Natalya is certified in Phlebotomy and IATA (transport of Dangerous Goods). She is responsible for recruitment of study patients and assists with phlebotomy, EKGs and data management.

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