ABOUT US

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As is the case with many people, it was my expansion of knowledge through college academics that transformed my longtime interest in mental health into an even greater passion for the field. I graduated from DePaul University in 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and minor in Psychology. While going through the intellectual journey of academia, I had to simultaneously navigate the new challenges affecting my chronic Lyme disease symptoms. It was this battle of mental and physical forces that sparked my specific interest in how mental health is uniquely impacted in individuals also suffering from chronic illnesses for which the physical symptoms are typically the chief concern. As this interest was sparked from my own experiences, it has developed into a passion that I hope to explore throughout my career. Before joining the NBR team, my predominant experience with research was in an organic chemistry laboratory at DePaul University. Since performing chemical reactions all day was a rather solitary task, the experience confirmed how important human connection is to me and my ideal work environment. Now, as a Study Coordinator, I get to interact with wonderful people every day. At NBR, I perform many of the routine activities and collect the required data for clinical studies, such as obtaining a patient’s medical history, measuring vital signs, and monitoring their compliance with the investigational medication. In a broader sense, I view my role as a Study Coordinator as being the one to guide patients through the experience of participating in a clinical research study - ensuring their safety and wellbeing at every step along the way.

As a graduate of Kent State University, I earned my Bachelor of Science in Speech Pathology and Audiology along with a minor in Psychology in 2021. Since joining Neuro Behavioral Research in 2023 as a clinical research coordinator, my duties can include: prescreening process for potential research “medical heroes”, screening patients for clinical trial protocols, abiding by all protocol guidelines, coordinating all research duties with CRO/sponsors, and making patients feel comfortable, safe, and heard.  
 
My love for research pairs with my innate sense to have a concrete understanding of the bigger picture but my passion for mental health largely developed after having children. The postpartum depression studies are what initially drew me to NBR, and the rest is history. Prior to NBR, I was a research assistant in the psychology department at Kent State University where I accompanied Dr. Jon Dunlosky in his comprehension and memory lab. Outside of research, you can find me having dance parties with my two young girls, Thea and Carlin. I also love weight training and finding new favorite restaurants.

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I received my bachelor’s in psychology from the University of Akron and am pursuing my master’s in clinical Mental Health counseling. I love to help people and work towards making people's lives better. I like working with people of all age groups and all different backgrounds too. Everyone has their own story to tell, and I love to hear them all. I started here in August 2022 and love what I am doing. I have worked on many different trials
 

including Schizophrenia, PTSD, MDD, Alzheimer’s, and Bipolar. I also do many of the intake assessments which I try to make sure everyone gets the right treatment they need. I also do study coordinating too. The scales that I am qualified to do are the SSTS, CGI, CSSRS, ADAS-COG, MMSE, GDS, NPI, MADRS, LAPS, CADSS, ADCS-ADL, CDR, PWC-20, and assistant therapist.

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I have worked for Dr. Malhotra and NBCR for nearly 15 years. In my time at Neuro Behavioral Clinical Research, I have gotten to be a part of challenging and impactful studies that have helped bring critical therapies to patients. As a Recruitment Director, I work with our corporate and community sponsors to insure our provide quality care and excellent outcomes for our sponsor and patients alike.
 

I am originally from Alliance, Ohio but have been a citizen of Canton, Ohio for over 25 years now. I enjoy dinner parties with my friends, and I love spending time with my family. I like working for a company knowing we are making a difference in people’s lives and positive breakthroughs in science, not just for today but for future generations!

As Financial Director, I oversee all areas of finance and administration including: study budget negotiations, accounts payable and receivables, cash management, banking and reconciliations, and revenue tracking. I enjoy working for a small company because you can really see the results of your work and your decisions have an impact on the operations.

I went to the University of Akron and obtained my Bachlor’s of Science in Labor Economics. I wanted to work in the medical field because I love to take pride in my job and NB-CR is a great place to work. Even though I don’t directly handle patient care but knowing that I am a part of an organization that helps patients, it puts a smile on my face.

I have 2 young daughters and they take up most of my time. I love to go down to my father in-laws’ cabin and spend the weekend off the grid with no cell service with my family. My wife and I love to take ours kids out on bike rides to all the local parks in the summer. Here at NB-CR, I manage the office, maintain office contracts, Human Resources and maintain facility upkeep.

Since he was a teenager, doing faith-based outreach work to folks in need, Jim knew he was destined to serve in a helping profession. He has worked with nonprofit organizations for over 30 years providing social services and healthcare for seniors, families, and parents. He received his Baccalaureate degree in Human Services from Ohio University with graduate work in Educational Psychology from the University of Louisville and in Business Administration from Franklin University.  As a Licensed Social Worker, he was Adjunct Faculty for Gerontology at Zane State College for three years.

At Ohio Center for Hope and Neuro-Behavioral Clinical Research, Jim works with local communities spreading the word about treatment options and services for those with memory loss and mental health issues. In his spare time, he loves playing Euchre and spending time with his four children and six grandchildren.