Urology Research Department - About Us
Research Staff
Donna Julian, MT, CCRC, Manager, Clinical Trials
Brenda Romeo, MT, CCRC | MaryEllen Torrisi, BS, CRC
The Urology Research Department is staffed by three fulltime clinical research coordinators. An attending physician oversees the clinical studies with assistance from a nurse practitioner, 2 physician assistants, residents and nursing staff.
Our Clinical Research Coordinators and Investigators have many years of experience in Clinical Research. All of the Investigators and Coordinators are required to take a course in The Protection of Human Research Subjects. This course is required every 3 years.
Two of our Coordinators are certified through The Academy of Clinical Research Professionals. They are required to take continuing medical education courses to maintain their certification.
Hours | Scheduling | Cost
Research Staff
Donna Julian, MT, CCRC
Manager, Clinical Trials
Donna Julian, MT, CCRC is a registered Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator by the Academy of Clinical Research Professionals. She is a graduate of The College of Saint Rose with a BS in Medical Technology.
While attending college, Donna worked in The Clinical Chemistry Lab at Albany Medical Center where she ran blood gases for inpatients and surgical procedures. She also worked at the VA doing inpatient and out patient phlebotomy and urine analysis.
Donna’s research career began in 1994 when she joined Certified Allergy Consultants as a Clinical Research Coordinator. This is where Donna became familiar with The Basics of Clinical Research, FDA regulations and Good Clinical Practice.
Donna joined the Urology Group in 1998. As a research Coordinator Donna has worked on over 100 clinical trials including: Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, Renal Cell Cancer, Stress and Urge Incontinence, Overactive Bladder, Erectile Dysfunction, Premature Ejaculation, BPH, Prostate Cancer Prevention, and Pediatric Neurogenic bladder.
Donna has been the Manager of the Research Program since 2003. In addition to managing the Research Program, Donna ensures that study-related drugs are available as prescribed by the attending physician for patients receiving their therapy in our office. She also maintains the Radiation Safety Program for the practice.
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Brenda Romeo, MT, CCRC
Brenda is a registered Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and a certified Clinical Research Coordinator by the Academy of Clinical Research Professionals. She is a graduate of The College of Saint Rose with a BS in Medical Technology.
She began working as a Clinical Research Coordinator in 1994 and joined the Urological Research Department in 1999. She has worked on greater than 100 clinical trials which include all aspects of urology to include Renal Cell cancer, Prostate Cancer, Bladder Cancer, BPH, Overactive bladder, ED and pediatric neurogenic bladder. She enjoys her position which, among many things, includes patient recruitment, corresponding with Pharmaceutical Sponsors, seeing patients for their research visits, contracts and budgets.
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MaryEllen Torrisi, BS, CRC
MaryEllen Torrisi is a graduate of Southampton College of Long Island University with a Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology.
She began her research career on commercial fishing boats doing population research for the National Marine Fisheries Services. She joined the Urological Research Department in July of 2007. Her main focus is on basic research and the regulatory process for pharmaceutical studies.
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Hours
Our hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., except for holidays. With advance notice we can extend our hours to accommodate patients.
Scheduling
Scheduling will vary depending on the study you are participating in. Each study has its own scheduling requirements. The research staff will work with you to schedule your appointments at your convenience. Free parking is available at the facility.
Cost
In most cases, the study drug, study visits and procedures performed for the purpose of the study will be provided at no charge to you or your insurance company. If any other procedures are performed for your medical care, but which are not required by the study, you or your insurance company will be charged for the procedure.
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