Meet Our Team

Dedicated Experts Leading
the Way in Clinical Research

At Southwest Clinical Research, our team is dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical research. Get to know the professionals who make it possible.

Leadership

Dr. Chrisette Dharma

Founder & Medical Director

Dr. Chrisette Dharma completed her residency at St. Paul’s Hospital in Dallas in 1999 and built her practice into the esteemed Southwest Family Medicine Associates. Recognized for her commitment to innovative healthcare, SFMA was awarded "medical home" status by the NCQA. She also holds multiple board positions in the medical field and is an associate clinical faculty member at UT Southwestern. Dr. Dharma is passionate about comprehensive healthcare, establishing an on-site wellness center in 2014. Outside of work, she enjoys cross-fit and spending quality time with her family.

Dr. Safia Shaikh

Lead Clinical Research Specialist

Dr. Safia Shaikh, a pulmonology residency graduate, has published clinical research findings in international journals. With experience in healthcare outreach in both Pakistan and the USA, she joined the clinical research field in 2014. Dr. Shaikh is dedicated to providing cost-effective health solutions, improving patient outcomes, and educating vulnerable communities. She has also worked to spread healthcare awareness, including educating refugee communities on preventing diseases like Ebola.

Research Team

Dr. Albina Tatarintseva

Clinical Research Supervisor

Dr. Tatarintseva oversees clinical research projects, ensuring that each study is conducted
efficiently and meets the highest standards.

Lashonda Brown

Regulatory Specialist

Lashonda Brown manages regulatory compliance, ensuring all clinical trials adhere to industry
standards and government regulations.

Fatima Abdalrahman

Clinical Research Coordinator

Fatima Abdalrahman coordinates the day-to-day activities of clinical trials, from participant
recruitment to data management.

Medical & Nursing Staff

Jimmart Pedrigosa, RN, MAN

Registered Nurse

Jimmart Pedrigosa brings extensive nursing expertise to the team, supporting patient care and ensuring clinical trial protocols are followed accurately.

Rico Jason Alvarado, RMT

Registered Medical Technologist

Rico Jason Alvarado provides technical expertise in laboratory testing and analysis, playing a vital role in research accuracy and efficiency.

Camille Valeria S. Pacia, RN

Registered Nurse

Camille Valeria S. Pacia offers dedicated nursing support, helping maintain the quality of care that Southwest Clinical Research is known for.

Staff Testimonials

I’m passionate about improving health through clinical trials, ensuring protocol compliance, and serving as a liaison between patients and investigators. I manage patient follow-ups, data entry, and lab samples, contributing to healthcare advancements alongside dedicated professionals.

ABEER LATIF

As a Clinical Research Coordinator, I valued contributing to medical advancements and improving patient care through evidence-based findings. The dynamic nature of clinical trials kept me engaged in exploring innovative treatments for real-world health challenges.

KEHINDE OGUNREMI
With over 4 years of experience in Clinical Research, along with a Doctor of Pharmacy and Master’s in Health Informatics, I bring strong pharmaceutical knowledge and data management expertise. My qualifications and experience position me well for success in this dynamic field.

NIKHILA KETHIREDDY | Pharma Doctor

My role as Regulatory Specialist means that I am responsible for collecting all regulatory documentation, all correspondence from the sponsors and the Independent Review Boards (IRBs) and maintaining the Investigator Site Files (ISF). I enjoy clinical research because I am able to see health improvement in patients and I get to be a part of future medicine.

LASHONDA BROWN | Pharma Doctor
As an Ops and QC Lead, I enjoy making sure clinical research is done correctly and safely, ensuring the integrity and compliance of clinical trials, contributing to the safety and well-being of patients.

ALBINA TATARINTSEVA

What inspires me as a Research Manager is the ability to lead teams to ensure trials are executed efficiently and in compliance with GCP standards, building relationships with stakeholders, collaborating with cross-functional teams, problem solving and finding strategic solutions to challenges in Clinical Research.

CHIKA MORDI
My role involves collaborating with patients, physicians, and research teams to ensure the smooth progression of my assigned studies, and timely collection of data and entering the same into the EDC and making sure the patients are compliant to their specific studies.
I love working in this environment because I get to directly contribute to groundbreaking
research while improving patient care. The fast-paced, dynamic nature of my work keeps me
motivated and passionate.

MANASA GANTI

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for a Clinical Trial?

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