Clinical Research Group
The ECRO Clinical Research Group is comprised of 9 registered nurses who manage both the administrative and clinical aspects of pharmaceutical and device research trials. From contract negotiation and IRB protocol submission to the enrollment of subjects, the collection of data and study close out, the clinical research nurses provide total hands-on service.
All ECRO nurses have a BSN degree, are CCRC-certified through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and are thoroughly educated in the federal regulations and Institutional Review Board (IRB) policies relevant to protocol management of clinical trials.
They provide 24-hour, 7-day-a week coverage for trials at IU Health Methodist, IU Health North and IU Health Saxony, in addition to being the central coordination center for multiple IU Health hospital facilities around the state of Indiana. For corporate sponsors, ECRO nurses can also help identify physicians within the IU Health system who are interested in research.
The Clinical Research Group has extensive experience and knowledge in working with a variety of specialties and subspecialties. Some types of studies conducted by the group include but are not limited to the following:
- Cardiology (medical and surgical)
- Critical Care
- Electrophysiology
- Endocrinology
- Interventional Radiology
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Pulmonary
- Radiology
- Transplant
- Trauma
Medical Director
Cary Mariash, MD
Administrative Director
David Louden
Clinical Research Manager
Deb Broach, RN, MSN, CCRC, ACRP-CP
Clinical Research Nurses
Heather Adams, RN, BSN, CCRC
Melissa Astin, RN, BSN
Kimberly Mcpeak, RN, BSN, CCRC
Jerry Morin, RN, BSN, CCRC
Jean Nash, RN, BSN, CCRC
Shawna Prange, RN, BSN, CCRC
Terri Strickland, RN, BSN, CCRC
Meghan Willig, RN, BSN, CCR
Clinical Research Coordinators
Srdjan Kurbalija, BS
Mark Peabody, BA, CCRC
IU Health Methodist Hospital
1812 North Capitol Avenue, Suite 120
Indianapolis, IN 46202
IU Health North Hospital
11700 North Meridian Street
Carmel, IN 46032
IU Health Saxony Hospital
13000 East 136th Street
Fishers, IN 46037
Staff
Medical Director
Cary Mariash, MD
Administrative Director
David Louden
Clinical Research Manager
Deb Broach, RN, MSN, CCRC, ACRP-CP
Clinical Research Nurses
Heather Adams, RN, BSN, CCRC
Melissa Astin, RN, BSN
Kimberly Mcpeak, RN, BSN, CCRC
Jerry Morin, RN, BSN, CCRC
Jean Nash, RN, BSN, CCRC
Shawna Prange, RN, BSN, CCRC
Terri Strickland, RN, BSN, CCRC
Meghan Willig, RN, BSN, CCR
Clinical Research Coordinators
Srdjan Kurbalija, BS
Mark Peabody, BA, CCRC
IU Health Methodist Hospital
1812 North Capitol Avenue, Suite 120
Indianapolis, IN 46202
IU Health North Hospital
11700 North Meridian Street
Carmel, IN 46032
IU Health Saxony Hospital
13000 East 136th Street
Fishers, IN 46037