Our Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Research Institute team has been helping researchers conduct clinical research for more than a decade. Our team uses their expertise to support investigators in advancing medical care and improving health in Lancaster County and beyond. They also track all research activities to ensure the safety, privacy, and well-being of research participants.

Research Leadership

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Edmond K. Kabagambe, DVM, MS, PhD, MBA, FAHA, FACE

Vice President of Research Administration

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Jonathan Derr, MBA, MS

Administrative Director

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Roy S. Small, MD

Medical Director

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Human Research Protection Program and Regulatory Services

Research and regulatory managers help investigators secure IRB approval and remain compliant throughout the study life cycle.

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Heather Madara, BA

Research Regulatory and Outreach Manager

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Kia Ultz, MA

Human Research Protection Program and IRB Manager

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Project Managers

Project managers oversee research projects. Our project managers specialize in specific research areas. Contact them with questions about projects in their specialty area.

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Anna Fetterolf, MPH

Research Project Manager

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Halle Becker, MPH

Research Project Manager
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Maha Shafqat, MPH

Research Project Manager

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Clinical Research Coordinators

Clinical research coordinators (CRCs) assist PIs in coordinating, managing, and implementing all activities involved in a research project. In addition to these roles, CRCs are the main link between the sponsor or clinical research organizations (CROs) and the PI. They also keep study participants aware of schedules and changes in the study protocol (plan).

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Molly Clifford, BSN, RN

Clinical Research Coordinator, RN
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Kelsey Giandalia, RN

Clinical Research Coordinator, RN

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Andy Hershey, BSN, RN

Clinical Research Coordinator, RN
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Lynsey Jones, BSN, RN

Clinical Research Coordinator, RN

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Kay M. Knepper, RN

Clinical Research Coordinator, RN
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LouAnne Kruse, BSN, RN

Clinical Research Coordinator, RN
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Ashley Pichler, BS

Clinical Research Coordinator
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Sarah Stuart, MSN, RN

Clinical Research Coordinator, RN
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Kate Therit, BS

Clinical Research Coordinator

Other Research Staff

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Jordan Lapp, BS

Research Assistant
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Maureen McDermott

Research Administrative Assistant
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Tomika Reeves, BS

Research Billing Compliance and Budget Analyst

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Questions?

For general questions about research at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, email LGHResearch@pennmedicine.upenn.edu or call 717-544-1777.

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