Our Team

Investigators

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Dr. Tarcisio Diaz, MD

  • Medical Director at NHRD

  • 30+ Total Studies Completed from 2015 - present

  • Internist specializing in Endocrinology and Metabolism for 30+ years

  • Experienced Principal Investigator for 10+years

  • Robust practice with database of patients

  • Multiple hospital affiliations

  • Vast referral network

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Nayna Paryani, NP

  • Nurse Practitioner for 23 years

  • Allergy, Asthma, and Endocrinology-experience

  • Industry-research experience as Sub-Investigator for 3+ years

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Dr. Shankar Lakshman, MD

  • 20+ clinical trials completed

  • Board-certified plastic and hand surgeon

  • Advanced training in burn and trauma surgery

  • Microvascular and reconstructive surgery specialist

  • Established Pasadena surgical practice

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Research Team

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Evelyn Cosca
Director of Operations

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Don Cosca
Business Administrator

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Princess Uy
Nurse Manager

Our study team has the following qualifications:

  • 35+ years clinical research experience

  • Phase 1 to 4 studies

  • Dedicated resources for Business Development, Recruitment, and Regulatory = Accelerated Start-up!

  • Vendor Partners: Advarra IRB, CMB Laboratory

  • Investigators and study team have a solid track record of delivering complex studies

  • Local and Central IRB submissions, expedited start-up and closeout

  • Electronic Data Capture (EDC)

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FDA-aligned protocols, thoroughly trained staff, and a disciplined operational approach ensure high-quality data and consistent execution across every study.

Quality You Can Trust

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Participants feel informed, respected, and cared for which leads to stronger engagement, higher retention, and reliable outcomes for every trial.

Patient-First Retention

Operational Excellence

From screening to close-out, NHRD runs efficient, well-managed studies that sponsors can rely on.

Get Started

Advancing research starts with the right people and the right partners.

Whether you’re interested in participating in a study or looking for a reliable research site, connect with NHRD to take the next step.