Meet Your Research Team

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Dr. Alan Lankford
PHD, FAASM​

Director of Clinical Research

Dr. Lankford serves as the Director of our Clinical Research Division.  He brings with him 42 years of clinical research experience serving as both PI and Sub-I on over 158 studies. 

​ He has a wealth of knowledge, a passion for research, and brings extensive experience to our research department!

Adriana Amezcua

Lead Clinical Research Coordinator

Ms. Amezcua serves as the Lead Research Coordinator for the Research Division of the Neuro Center. She has been with us since 2017, initially serving as our assistant research coordinator and now serves as our lead research coordinator. 

​ She brings to us enthusiasm, organization, and proven results essential for the execution of our clinical trials.

Dr. Daniel Cobb
MD

Medical Director

Dr. Cobb serves as our Medical Director for the Clinical Research Division.  Dr. Cobb has served as both PI and Sub-I for multiple sleep and neurological studies ranging from phase 2 to phase 4 and Expanded Access programs. 

​Dr. Cobb is a wonderful resource to our Research Division and provides medical expertise to ensure high quality care of our research patients!

Rochelle Knapik

Clinical Research Coordinator

Rochelle serves as our assistant research coordinator for the Clinical Research Division at the Neuro Center. She is our newest addition to the research team and brings with her pharmaceutical experience and an extensive knowledge of neuroscience research.

Kate Jurgensen

MSN, FNP-C, AGACNP-BC ​​​

 Joining us in 2021, Kate is the newest addition to the clinical research practitioner team. She is an experienced nurse practitioner with a demonstrated history of working in the hospital and healthcare industry with experiences in emergency medicine, patient advocacy/education, and chronic diseases.

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