Research Team
Randev Sandhu, CCRP
Clinical Research Supervisor
Mr. Sandhu obtained his Bachelor of Biological Science degree from the University of California, Davis and joined the University of California Davis Medical Center in 1994. Mr. Sandhu is the department Clinical Research Supervisor and certified by the Society of Clinical Research Associates. In his role, he provides department-wide leadership for the clinical research program and oversees the development and conduct of clinical research projects in the Department of Otolaryngology. Mr Sandhu has extensive NIH, Industry sponsored and academic experience conducting phase I-IV drug and device clinical trials. He serves as one of the main points of contact for collaborators and patients regarding research studies within the Otolaryngology department.
Mira Cukrov, B.S.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Mira received her Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from the University of California Davis. She has extensive experience working in Veterinary Medicine with companion animals, RealTime qPCR in a Molecular Diagnostics laboratory, sponsored pre-clinical research with non-human primates using gene therapy, as well as conducting Phase 1-3 clinical trials involving patients diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration. Mira joined the Otolaryngology team in winter of 2022 as a Clinical Research Coordinator and will support the team with the execution of research trials.
Brian Shieh, B.S.
Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator
Brian obtained his bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the University of California, Davis. He has previously worked with UC Davis Health on a study involving COVID-19. He was involved with the consenting of patients as well as providing free testing for migrant farm workers in the Sacramento and Central Valley area. He attended graduate school in Fall 2022 to obtain his master's degree in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at the University of Southern California. Brian joined the Otolaryngology team in winter 2024 as an Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator.
Tan Hua, B.S.
Assistant Specialist, Head and Neck Surgery
Tan graduated from the University of California, Davis in 2023 with a Bachelor of Science in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior with a double minor in Sociology and Public Health. Before joining the Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery team in Spring 2024 as an Assistant Specialist, he participated in UC Davis Health for 4 years as a research associate and student administrative team member of the UC Davis Department of Emergency Medicine in the Level 1 trauma center. Tan currently works with Dr. Andrew Birkeland and his research such as Fluorescence Lifetime Imaging (FLIm) used during surgery and testing laboratory effects of cisplatin on head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) specimens.
Alice Lee, A.S.
Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator
Alice earned an associate's degree in Pre-Health Occupational and has accumulated experience as a Medical Assistant at both the UC Davis Cancer Center and the Advanced Wound Care Clinic, where she developed a strong understanding of clinical research. In the winter of 2022, she completed the UC Davis Clinical Research Coordinator (CRC) Foundation course, further solidifying her expertise. In the summer of 2024, she joined the UC Davis Otolaryngology department, where she is eager to expand her knowledge and continue her professional growth.