Clinical Trials

The Clinical Immunology Research Center participates in cutting edge studies of the newest treatments for autoimmune, rheumatic and allergic diseases. In addition to conventional drug studies aimed to improve the efficacy and safety of current therapies, our clinical research center also carries out experimental protocols of particular interest for patients not responding to conventional therapy. The Division currently has over 13 active clinical trials in progress plus several active clinical research projects.

Research studies are conducted by Division physicians and a nurse study coordinator. All research is monitored by the FDA and by the institution's human subject review board or the Western IRB. We currently have several clinical research teams with active studies.

Patients have the option to participate in any appropriate open study. However, patients are also under no obligation to participate and choosing not to participte will in no way affect their continued relationship with the clinical team. Anyone who would like more information can contact a research coordinator.

Our clinical research study coordinators include:

Maria Allen, LPN
Health Project Coordinator
585-275-1635
Fax: 585-275-7160
Active studies in rheumatoid arthritis and SLE

Debbie Campbell, RN
Senior Health Project Coordinator
585-275-1635
Fax 585-275-7160
Active study in rheumatoid arthritis and SLE

Emily Cushing
Health Project Coordinator
585-275-7167
Fax: 585-275-7160
Active study in lupus

Robert Durham, LPN, CCRC
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
585-275-1647
Fax: 585-276-1979
Active studies in rheumtoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and ankylosing spondylitis

Katie Gall
Health Project Coordinator
585-275-4983
Fax: 585-276-1979
Active studies in rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis

Sunil Kemshetti, M.D.
Health Project Coordinator

585-275-1035
Fax: 585-276-1979
Active studies in Sjogren's syndrome

Sharon Moorehead

Health Project Coordinator

585-275-4983