Our Team

Associate VP of Research Operations and Infrastructure

Mikki R. ONeal

Assoc. VP, Research Operations & Infrastructure

(305) 243-4215 x64215
Mikki ONeal brings 25 years of extensive experience in clinical research. She holds a Master of Business Administration from Colorado Tech University and is certified in three clinical research disciplines. Throughout her career, Mikki has held various management roles encompassing operations, financial oversight, regulatory affairs, and...

Director

Yolanda Patricia Davis

Director, Clinical Research

(305) 243-0494
Yolanda Davis currently oversees the Clinical Research Management & Support Office (CRMSO) under the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship (OVPRS) at the University of Miami. Her oversight includes supporting Regulatory Affairs, Project Management, Data Management, and Site Management for Multicenter Investigator Initiated...

Project Management

Lutecia Helena Mateus Pereira

Clinical Research Project Manager

(305) 243-6160
Lutecia Pereira is an accomplished clinical research professional with 15+ years of experience in regulatory affairs and management of clinical research studies. Her scientific expertise was built on outstanding mentorship and extensive training in the fields of clinical and basic research. Lutecia earned a Master and Ph.D. in Genetics and...

Lida Nejati

Data Analyst 3

Lida Nejati is a Clinical Research Data Analyst III within the Clinical Research Management and Support Office (CRMSO) at the University of Miami. With a wealth of experience and a passion for data-driven insights, she plays a pivotal role in advancing research and optimizing business operations. Her commitment to excellence ensures high-quality...

Luisa Betancourt

Clinical Research Project Manager

(305) 243-7035
Dr. Betancourt is a skilled Project Manager within the Clinical Research Management and Support Office at the University of Miami. Her extensive experience in both academic and industry-sponsored clinical trials provides her with a solid foundation for managing complex research projects. With a Medical Doctor Degree from the University El...

Regulatory Management

Letty Ginsburg

Manager, Clinical Research

(305) 284-4133
Letty Ginsburg is the Regulatory Affairs Manager at the Clinical Research Management and Support Office (CRMSO) under the Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship (OVPRS) at the University of Miami (UM). She holds a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree in Psychology and the Social Sciences from UM. Letty has worked in all...

Ajah Washington

Clinical Research Data Specialist

(305) 243-4538
Ajah Washington serves as the Clinical Trial Regulatory Assistant within the Clinical Research Management Support Office (CRMSO) at the University of Miami. With a strong academic background in healthcare, biology, and laboratory research, Ajah earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State...

Data Management

Lynn Burns

Clinical Data Management Manager

(305) 243-5988
For over 25 years, Dr. Burns has been working in the field of clinical research. Her primary focus has been centered on working in data management where she is considered a subject matter expert in the field. She learned the fundamentals of data management and honed her skills while working for several large contract resource organizations. She...

Site Management


Rebecca Lee Reid

Sr. Clinical Research Monitor

In her current role of Senior Clinical Research Monitor, Rebecca conducts monitoring activities at UM and external sites including independently performing centralized monitoring, remote and on-site monitoring visits for site qualification, study site initiation, routine monitoring, and study site closure visits. Rebecca manages all study...

Opeyemi Shittu

Clinical Research Monitor

(305) 284-4309
Opeyemi is a health science professional with a strong academic and practical background. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology and a Diploma in Nursing, reflecting her passion for the medical sciences. With over a decade of experience in the clinical research industry, working extensively with pharmaceutical and medical device...

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