Site Manager:

Coleen Adderley, LPN

Coleen is a Licensed Practical Nurse with experience working in both Acute care and Clinical Research. At Okanagan Clinical Trials she oversees the clinical operations related to the conduct of trials at our site. She identifies needed resources and assigns individual responsibilities while keeping the office running smoothly. Coleen ensures the site adheres to ICH/GCP guidelines, study timelines and budget. As manager, Coleen ensures we are fully staffed at all times and provides staff with on the job educational and training opportunities on a regular basis. In addition to managing the site, Coleen works closely with patients - providing nursing care and assessments as a Coordinator and filling the role of the site's primary phlebotomy technician.

Regulatory Liason and Clinical Research Coordinator:

Carol Fazekas

Carol is a certified clinical research professional with many years experience as a clinical research assistant and has been involved in all aspects of research coordination. She is our site’s principal regulatory liaison with sponsors and IRBs in completing study start-up documents and ongoing reporting of regulatory issues for all clinical trials conducted at our site. Carol also oversees and coordinates training of new site staff and ensures all staff are trained as per sponsor and protocol requirements. In addition to her broad experience, she has a bachelor's degree in Sociology and is proficient with many software programs and at creating and managing patient databases.

Clinical Research Coordinators:

Julana Bredenkamp

Julana joins us from South Africa where she followed a career as a research scientist in process development. She has a masters degree in chemical engineering science for a project which involved the synthesis of a novel compound from laboratory scale through intermediate and pilot scale to production scale. In Canada Julana has managed clinical studies in pain, arrhythmia and dementia. Julana has a special interest in neurological conditions and brings wide experience specifically with Alzheimer's Disease to Okanagan Clinical Trials.

Kathy Ross

Kathy is experienced in a fast-paced, challenging environment having worked for the health authority for several years. She is now participating in the Clinical Research Internship program.

Research Assistants:

Tannace Smith

Tannace is an MOA with experience both working with patients, and data entry. She is a bright and pleasant addition to our team. Tannace’s role includes blood processing, vitals and E.C.G capture, as well as data entry for the majority of our studies.

 

Communications:

Megan Stobbe

Megan has a BA in English and Professional Writing. She co-writes our weekly mental health column, coordinates advertising and website maintenance as well as media relations.

Medical Office Assistant:

Janice Rivett

Janice is our MOA with 30 years of experience working in the medical field. She is very knowledgeable, and has strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills. Janice is the primary contact for making and confirming appointments.