Clinical Research Staff

At Erlanger Institute for Clinical Research, we believe in team effort and establishing a symbiotic relationship between all research participants – sponsors, investigators, coordinators, and patients alike. Clinical research requires a dynamic and diligent team of people who collaborate in handling a demanding array of tasks, adhering to federal regulations, and taking necessary steps in paving the way for true innovation in healthcare. Our research staff includes a multi-disciplined team of research professionals, regulatory staff, compliance officers, and clinical research coordinators, all working together to ensure our research practices are safe, efficient, up-to-date, and ultimately focused overall on helping develop medical breakthroughs for patient care.

Below you will find general contact information for our Erlanger Institute for Clinical Research staff. If you would like to browse studies that are currently recruiting, please utilize our clinical trials search tool.

Giuseppe Pizzorno, PhD, PharmD
Chief Research Officer
EICR-Research@erlanger.org
423-778-3900

Lorraine Christensen, CCRC
Clinical Research Operations Director
EICR-Research@erlanger.org
423-778-3900

Leisa Haslerig, CCRP
Clinical Research Manager | Pediatric Oncology & Hematology
EICR-Research@erlanger.org
423-778-3900