Central Texas Health Research Staff
The clinical investigator
The clinical investigator is the physician who is in charge of all aspects of the study including the volunteer's safety.
Frank C. Hampel, Jr., M.D. - Prinical Investigator
Dr. Hampel has been a lifelong resident of Texas and received his undergraduate degree from Texas A&M. He attended The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSC) for medical school and also completed his residency in Pediatrics there in 1979 becoming board certified in 1981. After practicing general pediatrics for four years in New Braunfels, he did an Allergy-Immunology Fellowship at The UTHSC at San Antonio. After completing his fellowship in 1985, Dr. Hampel became a Board Certified Allergist for both adults and children in 1987. Since 1985, he has maintained offices in New Braunfels and San Antonio. Dr. Hampel started conducting clinical research trials during his allergy fellowship in 1983. Although Dr. Hampel has been involved in the clinical development of nearly all the current medications on the market that are used to treat allergies and asthma, Central Texas Health Research is not limited to allergy trials. Dr. Hampel has successfully completed trials in a variety of therapeutic areas and looks forward to the opportunity to research new therapies.
The Sub-investigator
The sub-investigator is another member of the clinical trial team designated and supervised by the investigator at a trial site to perform critical trial-related procedures and/or to make important trial-related decisions.
The staff at Central Texas Health Research includes two full-time sub-investigators, Dr. Priyanka Gupta and a Nurse Practitioner or PA.
Additionally, other medical specialists such as Cardiologist, Dermatologist, Ophthalmologist, Gastroenterologist, and Dieticians provide their expertise as sub-investigators when needed.
Clinical Research Coordinators
Clinical Research Coordinators (CRCs) work in a team environment under the direction of the Principal Investigator. The responsibilities of a CRC include screening and enrolling clinical study participants, arranging follow-up visits, maintaining and dispensing drug and other study supplies, and ensuring the adherence to good Clinical Practice guidelines and the protocol.
Central Texas Health Research employs six clinical research coordinators. Our lead study coordinator has over 19 years of clinical trial experience.
Support Staff
Our coordinators are supported by a strong staff of a phlebotomist, a dedicated recruiter, a data entry manager, and a research assistant.
A high retention rate of key employees has allowed our staff to develop a strong sense of teamwork which provides consistency and continuity that benefits our study volunteers.