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Kiran Mantripragada, Ph.D.
CEO of Advanced Research Institute, Inc.
Kiran Mantripragada, Ph.D., serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Advanced Research Institute, Inc. Originally from India, Dr. Mantripragada built a distinguished academic and research career in the United Kingdom, including extensive research work at Cardiff University. With deep expertise in scientific leadership and clinical research administration, he guides Advanced Research Institute’s strategic vision, overseeing innovative research initiatives and fostering excellence across all operations.
Administrative staff

Christina Tyson, CCRP
Clinical Director

Judy DeBella-Thomas
Marketing Director

Lynnette Christler, CPT
Site Director

Tomás Monzón
IT & Operations Manager
Investigators

Jaime Kratz, MD
Principal Investigator

Jigneshkumar Patel
Principal Investigator

Pooja Patel
Principal Investigator

Satish Patel
Principal Investigator

Sreenivasa Vangara
Principal Investigator

Curtis Freedland, DO
Principal Investigator
Physicians

Beth DeBella, PA-C
Sub-investigator

John McGowan, PA-C
Sub-investigator
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Study coordinators

Kerri Grogan, LMT, AS
Study Coordinator

Lauren Scott, AA
Study Coordinator

Naga Bandi, MBBS, MPH
Study Coordinator
Regulatory staff

Prasanna Manda
Regulatory Specialist

Uma Dontha
Regulatory Specialist
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Recruitment staff

Abigail Amores
Recruitment Specialist

Annamarie Ansestt
Recruitment Specialist

Jennifer Decker, BS
Recruitment Specialist

Melissa Suarez
Recruitment Specialist
Support staff

Serenity Cintron
Receptionist
