Our research coordinators are trained professionals in the field of clinical research. Our research staff are capable of performing a wide variety of clinical functions consistent with standards of patient care, nursing practices and Good Clinical Practice Guidelines. While encompassing patient services and clinical research, ARG is unique in its provision of clinical research support and technical expertise.

Each member of the research staff is able to assess the needs of each study subject. Every member of the research team works closely with the Principal Investigator to fulfill the demands of the clinical protocol. The coordinators are encouraged to continually develop new skills and add to their professional knowledge to ensure that ARG remains in the forefront of clinical developments.

Physicians

Padmini Atri, MD:
Principal Investigator
Dr. Atri is a board-certified psychiatrist with over 30 years of experience as a clinical researcher and psychiatrist. Dr. Atri specializes in child and adolescent studies. She has a strong background in ADHD research. She has experience with Phase II – IV research trials in all CNS areas.

Prakash Ettigi, MD:
Principal Investigator/Medical Director
Dr. Ettigi has over 30 years of clinical experience as a researcher, teacher, and physician. He has conducted numerous clinical trials and published multiple articles in the area of clinical research. Dr. Ettigi is a board certified Psychiatrist and specializes in anxiety and depression in his outpatient setting. He is dedicated to exploring new treatments with pharmaceutical companies and holistic medications as well.

Banerje Koduru, MD:
Sub-Investigator
Dr. Koduru has been in practice for over 20 years. Dr. Koduru has acted as the consulting psychiatrist for the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, Colonial Heights Counseling Center and the Richmond Mental Health Center. Dr. Koduru and Dr. Ettigi have collaborated on many clinical trials specializing in the study of mood disorders.

 

Research Staff

This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , RN, BSN, CCRC:
Senior Certified Clinical Research Coordinator
Phone: 804-353-4494 Ext.100

Ms. Karen Anderson has extensive experience in Alzheimer's Disease, Women's Health (Female Sexual Arousal Disorder), Major Depressive Disorder, ADHD - Child and Adult (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar I Disorder, Insomnia and GAD. She has over 30 years experience as a psychiatric nurse and has worked with both inpatient and outpatient trials. She has a background in medical records and quality assurance as well as psychiatric nursing.

Jacqueline Barnhardt Fremeau, BS, CCRC:
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator
Phone: 804-353-4494 Ext.101

Ms. Fremeau has worked on multiple clinical trials in the indications of GAD, Schizophrenia, MDD, ADHD, Insomnia, Alzheimer"s Disease, and Bipolar Disorder. Ms. Fremeau conducts all aspects of coordination of trials, from lab work, to pre-screening and recruiting patients, to rating scales, and queries.