The Neuromuscular Research Team
The Research Team consists of highly dedicated and knowledgeable clinical investigators and research staff that work directly with individuals with neuromuscular diseases to promote a better quality of life. Our objective is to run clinical trials safely, effectively, and acquire high-quality data while fostering a welcoming and enjoyable environment for our patients and their families. We work with patients from an array of NMD backgrounds, which include Duchenne/Becker Muscular Dystrophy (DMD/BMD), Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) and Facioscapulohumeral Muscular Dystrophy (FSHD). We also serve our local and global neuromuscular communities by providing education, awareness, and compassionate service.
Professor and Chair, Research Director
Associate Director for Clinical Research
Assistant Clinical Professor
Associate Clinical Professor
Erica Goude, M.S., C.C.R.P.
Research Manager
Rachel Baek, B.S., C.C.R.P.
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Alina Nicorici, B.S.
Research Kinesiologist
Lynea Kaethler, M.S.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Research Kinesiologist
Amanda Lopez, M.A.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Research Kinesiologist
RJ Billena, B.S.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Sean Romeo, B.S.
Clinical Research Coordinator
Luke Waymire, B.A.
Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator
Karen Dhillon, B.S.
Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator
Scott Sekikawa, B.S.
Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator