Advancing medicine, one trial at a time.
An independent clinical research institute incorporated in 2005, and the dedicated trials arm of Nephrology Associates, PC.
The standard of care started as someone's trial.
Southeastern Clinical Research Institute, LLC is an independent clinical research institute incorporated in 2005 — the dedicated trials arm of Nephrology Associates, PC, the largest private-practice nephrology group in the Central Savannah River Area. We exist to bring rigorously studied, next-generation kidney therapies to the people of the CSRA, years before they reach general practice.
Every study is governed by an independent Institutional Review Board, coordinated by an ACRP-certified research team, and overseen by the same board-certified nephrologists who care for our patients every day. Research here is not separate from care. It is an extension of it.
Matthew Diamond, DO, FASN, FACP · Medical Director
Eight investigators, one research culture.
Every SCRI investigator is a practicing, board-certified nephrologist at Nephrology Associates, PC — the same physicians our patients see in clinic.
Matthew Diamond
Former Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Georgia and a Fellow of both the American Society of Nephrology and the American College of Physicians, Dr. Diamond has published in the New England Journal of Medicine on blood-pressure control and chronic kidney disease. He directs every study SCRI runs.
Barton Brezina
Research interests in acute kidney injury, glomerulonephritis, and dialysis. Leads Nephrology Associates, PC alongside his investigator work.
Mark Smith
Published on anemia treatment and electrolyte management in dialysis patients.
Doug Hubert
Co-author of NEJM publications on vadadustat for anemia of kidney disease.
Devesh Patel
Interventional nephrologist; published on dapagliflozin for chronic kidney disease; dialysis medical director.
Nabil Babar
Clinical hypertension specialist with interventional nephrology fellowship training.
Ryan Altenburg
Medical director of two regional dialysis centers; trained at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
James Stenard
MIT-trained engineer turned nephrologist, caring for the full range of kidney disease.
The people who run the studies.
Our coordinators complete more than two years of hands-on experience before certification. Several hold professional certification from the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
- Katherine PeacockDirector of Research Operations
- Heather AndersonCertified Clinical Research Coordinator
- Meredith PrichardRegulatory Coordinator · CCRC
- Deanna QuintonCertified Clinical Research Coordinator
- Hannah SpringfieldClinical Research Coordinator
- Judith SextonClinical Research Coordinator
- MaKayla GorePharmacy and Lab Manager
- Malachi WilliamsResearch Assistant
- Grant LittleResearch Assistant
- Trashauna FranklinAdministrative Assistant
- Lillie KingFront Receptionist
Interested in learning more?
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