Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Research Institute Team
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
Edmond K. Kabagambe, DVM, MS, PhD, MBA, FACHE, FAHA, FACE
Vice President of Research Administration
Email: edmond.kabagambe@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Related Link: Research Publications
Swapnil Shewale, B.Pharm, MS, PhD
Director of Research Operations
Email: Swapnil.Shewale@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Jonathan Derr, MBA, MS, ACRP-CP
Administrative Director
Email: jonathan.derr@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Roy S. Small, MD
Medical Director
Email: Roy.Small@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Regulatory Services
Regulatory staff help investigators secure IRB approval and remain compliant throughout the study life cycle.
Heather Madara, BA
Supervisor Research Regulatory and Outreach
Email: heather.madara@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
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.
Anna Fetterolf, MPH
Research Project Manager
Email: anna.fetterolf@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Halle Miller, MPH
Research Project Manager
Email: Halle.Miller@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
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).
Annmarie Blair, DNP, MSN, BSN, RN
Clinical Research Coordinator, RN
Email: annmarie.blair@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Molly Clifford, BSN, RN
Clinical Research Coordinator, RN
Email: molly.clifford2@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Andy Hershey, BSN, RN
Clinical Research Coordinator, RN
Email: andrew.hershey@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Lynsey Jones, BSN, RN
Clinical Research Coordinator, RN
Email: Lynsey.Jones@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Kay M. Knepper, RN
Clinical Research Coordinator, RN
Email: kay.knepper@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
LouAnne Kruse, BSN, RN
Clinical Research Coordinator, RN
Email: louise.kruse@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Natalie Maston, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator
Email: Natalie.maston@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Sarah Stuart, MSN, RN
Clinical Research Coordinator, RN
Email: sarah.stuart@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Jordan Lapp, BS
Research Assistant
Email: jordan.lapp@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Brianna Triplett, BS
Clinical Research Coordinator
Administrative Research Staff
Maureen McDermott
Research Administrative Assistant
Email: maureen.mcdermott@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Tomika Reeves, BS
Research Billing Compliance and Budget Analyst
Email: Tomika.Reeves@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Questions?
For general questions about research at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, email LGHResearch@pennmedicine.upenn.edu or call 717-544-1777.