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ABOUT US

Cultivating an atmosphere based around high ethical standards and superior participant care.

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SanRo Clinical Research Group, LLC cultivates an atmosphere based around high ethical standards. We strive to guarantee patient safety and pride ourselves in collecting quality data with integrity. 

We have a combined work experience collaborating with the pharmaceutical industry in the areas of general practice, cardiology, psychiatry, neurology, oncology, and infectious disease. 

SanRo Clinical Research Group, LLC
has a broad regional medical network that includes AR, LA, OK, TN, & TX. Our staff is exceptionally detail oriented, has strong work ethics, patient focused, and highly educated. We pride ourselves in being participant centric and put evidence-based health practices as our number one priority.

To create efficiency for our research site, we use CRIO’s clinical trial software. CRIO is the leader in eSource technology. The system streamlines workflows with a “one system, one source” approach to clinical data capture. The platform enables electronic data capture and remote monitoring with powerfully integrated solutions that protect data integrity and compliance across 21 CFR 11, ICH-GCP, GDPR, HIPAA, and other global regulations.

Robert Gregory Wooten, MD

Investigator

Dr. Wooten graduated with honors in 1996 and completed his residency in Psychiatry at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine. He has been in practice for more than 26 years, providing diverse experience in Arkansas, especially in Psychiatry.

Dr. Wooten is board certified in Neurology and Psychiatry and is currently instructing and mentoring resident’s inpatient and outpatient psychiatry and treating patients in both the in-patient and out-patient settings. He serves a growing out-patient population through the Mental Health Clinic and at the Community Based Outpatient Clinics, both through telemedicine and the on-site services.

Dr. Wooten's experience includes clinical responsibility in the Outreach Program as well as the Mental Health Intensive Case Management Program (MHICM) and he is affiliated with numerous Arkansas hospitals. Dr. Wooten treats clients from all over Arkansas and primarily rural parts of the state.

Dr. Wooten is a SCRS member.

Mark Albey, MD

Investigator

Dr. Albey is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician in Benton, Arkansas. Dr. Albey graduated from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in 1992 and completed his residency at the UAMS AHEC in Jonesboro Arkansas in 1995, serving as chief resident his final year. He has been in private practice in Benton for the last 27 years.  He is the Medical Director at the Arkansas Health Center, a state owned and operated long term care facility.  

Dr. Albey is also a member of the board of managers for Baptist Health Physician Partners, a clinically integrated network of physicians striving to improve patient care and outcomes while increasing efficiency and reducing health care costs.

Nicole Eckman
Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Nicole has worked 9 years in a combined medical field including Mental Health, Pediatric, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, and OB/ Women’s Health. Nicole assists in obtaining and maintaining regulatory document files. She maintains compliance policies and procedures and provides training and guidance to employees on regulatory matters.

Crystal Smith, MSW, MA
Clinical Research Psychiatric Rater

Crystal is a Clinical Research Psychiatric Rater. Crystal has 8 years of Clinical Research experience and has skillfully conducted rating scales for conditions but not limited to Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, PTSD, Alzheimer's, and ADHD. Crystal received her Master’s in Human Service Counseling in 2017 and her Master's in Social Work in 2023. With a Master’s in Human Service Counseling and Social Work, her expertise spans various patient populations and psychiatric conditions. She believes meeting people where they are is the best way to help them get where they want to go. She advocates for the overall well-being of people in need.

Sandra Reeves
Founder

Sandra has over 8 years of clinical research experience and has worked on over 148 clinical trials. Sandra plays an important role in ensuring the safety of countless products, has the ability to meet federal and state laws, and maintains a deep understanding of new and existing regulations that may impact our organization’s products and processes. She regularly communicates regulations, procedures, and policies to all employees, and maintains meticulous files for future reference, particularly in the event of an audit by a regulatory agency. She oversees all filing of education & training certificates of clinic staff regarding every aspect of clinical research. In addition, Sandra interacts with the Clinical Trial Sponsors and CROs to recruit new clinical trials for the site, conducts feasibility questionnaires, and participates in site selection process. She oversees all protocol IRB submissions and subsequent IRB correspondence for SanRo Clinical Research Group and coordinates clinical trials. Sandra is also a Clinical Research Coordinator.

Laurie Tillery, MA
Director of Clinical Operations

Laurie received her Medical Assistant Certification in 2003. Laurie has over 20 years of Laboratory experience, 8 years clinical research experience, and has worked on over 145 clinical trials. Laurie provides the highest standards of care for her research participants and has worked primarily in the mental health space.

Angela Barnes, BS
Finance & Business Development Manager

Angela’s extensive managerial and finance experience keeps SanRo Clinical Research Group's Finance & Business Development running smoothly. Her long history of 18 years' experience as COO at her previous job allows Angela to bring a deep understanding of relationship as well as impressive organizational skills to our team. Angela focuses on business development, study budgets, contract negotiations, and operations management issues. Angela is a SCRS member.

Rachel Mallison
Lab/Clinical Research Coordinator

Rachel comes to the team with over 25 years of clinical research experience. She has participated in over 120 clinical trials in multiple areas. Rachel ensures research participants are treated ethically and fairly and provides professional services to all participants. Rachel has a passion for being involved in clinical trial research.

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