The physician medical directors and other research staff are available at Verona full time to serve patients and facilitate monitors. Verona Clinical Research has a unique, experienced team with an unrivaled reputation in clinical research.
Arnold Adriaanse has more than 25 years of experience developing and successfully managing global high-tech sales, marketing, professional services and product organizations. His assignments include working for companies such as Oracle Corporation, Aspect Communications, Novell Inc. and eGain Communications.
Mr. Adriaanse's career also includes key management positions at CAP/Gemini and AES/Lanier. He has lived and worked in Europe and the United States and conducted business in over 20 countries throughout the world. He is co-founder and CEO of Verona Clinical Research in Tucson, AZ. A Dutch native, he is a graduate of Eerde International College in the Netherlands with a degree in Economics.
Dr. Patton has practiced Obstetrics and Gynecology for over 20 years and participated in clinical research for 12 years, serving as a Principal Investigator and Site Medical Director. Clinical trials have included Women's Health (Endometriosis, Menopause, Breast Disease), General Medicine (Hypertension, Diabetes), Rheumatology (Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid Arthritis), Gastroenterology (GERD, Erosive Esophagitis), and Chronic Pain (Post Herpetic Neuralgia, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy).
Dr. Patton is a graduate of the University of New Mexico School of Medicine, and completed his Ob/Gyn residency at Good Samaritan Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He practices Gynecology in a highly respected six physician Ob/Gyn group. He was a community pioneer in laser therapies including laparoscopic applications for diseases of women such as endometriosis. Dr. Patton has been a Certified Physician Investigator since 2006.
Ms. Fitzgerald, a certified CRC, has a B.S. in Neuroscience from Baylor University and has been a Clinical Research Coordinator for 2 years. Her clinical trial experience includes Gastroenterology, Urology, Cardiovascular Disease, Women's Health, Pulmonary Disease, and Allergy.
Mr. Wilkins has 37 years of experience in the medical field and almost 15 years of experience with Phase II–IV clinical research studies. He has been involved with more than 75 clinical research studies for leading pharmaceutical companies as a coordinator, site director and clinical research associate. Mr. Wilkins' high standards for work quality, patient safety and communication are why he continuing to maintain an excellent reputation within the pharmaceutical research industry.
Mr. Wilkins received his medical training while serving as a Hospital Corpsman for 25 years in the United States Navy. His training included Nursing, EKG Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Combat Medicine, and Laboratory Technician. He received his education and certification as an Independent Duty Hospital Corpsman through George Washington University and has served independent of a physician. Mr. Wilkins is an active member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP).
Dr. Harlow brings an unusual depth of knowledge and experience to his position by virtue of working as a Scientist for over 6 years in major pharmaceutical industry pre-clinical drug discovery and development. His doctorate work was in Molecular & Cellular Biology at the University of Arizona, Tucson and has additional post-doctoral training in human drug metabolism. He is a recent graduate of the Pima Community College Clinical Research Coordinator program and is a key person in managing and maintaining the regulatory requirements of IRB’s, sponsors and CROs.
Ms. Seibold, a certified CRC, has 12 years of experience with a diverse range of clinical trial indications such as Women's Health, Men's Health, Internal Medicine, and Rheumatology. Joan receives consistently high marks for her detailed work, quality data, and a special ability to relate to study subjects.
