So, what is clinical research and what are clinical trials?
Clinical research is medical research involving people.
Clinical trials are experiments designed to find out whether an intervention is safe and effective and that the potential benefits of the intervention outweigh the risks.
There are two types, observational studies, and clinical trials.
Observational studies observe people in normal settings. Researchers gather information, group volunteers according to broad characteristics, and compare changes over time.
Clinical Trials are the main method used by researchers to determine whether a new therapy, such as a new medication, diet, or medical gadget, is safe and effective in humans. A clinical trial is frequently performed to determine whether a novel treatment is more efficient than the current treatment and/or has fewer negative side effects.
Gustavo Juarez shares his experience as a patient and participating in a clinical trial.
Principal Investigators
Principal Investigator (PI) refers to the person(s) in charge of a clinical trial or a scientific research grant. The Principal Investigator prepares and carries out the clinical trial protocol (plan for the study) or research paid for by the grant. The Principal Investigator also analyzes the data and reports the results of the trial or grant research.
Jill Meyer, MD
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Research Experience
20 years
Research Expertise
drug device and diagnostics; phase II-IV: CKD 2-5, ESRD, HTN, DMII, hypercholesterolemia, IgA Nephropathy, FSGS, pruritis, anemia, hyperkalemia, vit hyperparathyroidism, infectious disease
Training
• MD – American University
• Residency – Hennepin County Medical Center
• Fellowship – Emory University
Adam Horeish, MD
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Research Experience
4 years
Research Expertise
drug, device, and diagnostics; phase II-IV: CKD 2-5, ESRD, HTN, DMII, hypercholesterolemia, IgA Nephropathy, FSGS, anemia, hyperkalemia, vit hyperparathyroidism, infectious disease
Training
• MD – Ross University School of Medicine
• Residency – Western Reserve Care System
• Fellowship – University of Vermont
Dylan Steer, MD
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Research Experience
15 years
Research Expertise
drug, device, diagnostics, and investigator sponsored; phase Ia-IV: CKD 2-5, ESRD, HTN, DMII, pruritis, hypercholesterolemia, anemia, hyperkalemia, hyperparathyroidism
Training
• MD – Duke University
• Residency – Duke University
• Fellowship – University of California San Diego.
Mark Boiskin, MD
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Research Experience:
18 years
Research Expertise
drug, device, diagnostics, and investigator sponsored; phase Ia-IV: CKD 2-5, ESRD, HTN, DMII, pruritis, anemia, hyperparathyroidism, dialysis access
Training
• MD – Stellenbosch medical school (south Africa)
•Residency – University of Alberta
•Fellowship – University of California, San Diego
Fharak Maa Chip, MD
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Dr. Maa joined Balboa Nephrology Medical Group in 2014. He practices in the National City area; specializing in kidney diseases which includes hemodialysis patients at both FMC and DaVita Dialysis units.
Dr. Maa attended medical school at Universidad Autonoma de Baja California in Mexicali where he obtained his Doctor of Medicine degree. After completing his residency at Alameda County Medical Center, he completed his Nephrology fellowship at UCLA Harbor Medical Center.
