Who we are
The CTO staff are organized in teams based on the responsibilities of the team (for example, study activation) or on the type of study (for example, early phase solid tumor IIT), type of research (for example, Cancer Prevention and Control), type of cancer (for example, breast, hematologic malignancies), or on the type of cancer treatment (for example, radiation oncology). Links to alphabetical listing of CTO staff and listings of CTO teams are provided below.
Alphabetical listing of CTO leadership and staff
Activation team
Bone marrow transplant
Breast cancer, a.k.a. “The Pink Team”
Cancer Care Delivery Research (CCDR)
Cancer prevention and control
Cardio Oncology
Clinical research affiliation network
Clinical research patient support services
Clinical Trials Office
Compliance
Gynecologic/GU oncology
Hematologic malignancies, early phase investigator initiated trials (HIIT)
Hematologic malignancies
IIT program
Pediatric oncology
Clinical trial development and program management
Protocol review and monitoring committee (PRMC)
Radiation oncology
Regulatory affairs
Research nursing and data management
Solid tumors, early phase investigator initiated trials (SIIT)
Solid tumors (MEDONC)
Training and development
Alphabetical listing
Abston, Elizabeth, B.S.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-2471
ecabston@vcu.edu
Archer, Giovanni
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-4122
garcher2@vcu.edu
Baker, Kristen, B.S., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research activation coordinator
(804) 628-2341
kbaker2@vcu.edu
Biamonte, Johanna, C.C.R.P.
Clinical trials reporting specialist
(804) 628-1889
jbiamonte@vcu.edu
Bodine, Kristen, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-5273
klbodine@vcu.edu
Brooks, Constance
Compliance Specialist I
(804) 628-1953 or pager *600-2716
clbrooks@vcu.edu
Brown, Catherine, C.C.R.P.
Director, training and development
(804) 628-4931
crbrown@vcu.edu
Calandrino, Nichole, B.S.N., R.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2204 or pager *600-4409
calandrinn@vcu.edu
Campbell, Kristin, C.C.R.P.
Director, data management and affiliate network
(804) 628-1914 or pager *600-6622
klcampbell@vcu.edu
Calandrino, Nichole, B.S.N., R.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2204 or pager *600-4409
calandrinn@vcu.edu
Candler, Kathryn, M.A., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research coordinator II
(804) 828-4732 or pager *600-6405
kcandler@vcu.edu
Chirico, Jenifer
Regulatory affairs coordinator
(804) 628-0829
jchirico@vcu.edu
Chowdhury, Nadia, B.S., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 828-0844
chowdhuryn@vcu.edu
Civils, Jason (Adam)
Regulatory affairs coordinator
(804) 828-6783
civilsja@vcu.edu
Cox, Mallory, B.S.
Clinical research associate
(804) 628-0742
coxm5@vcu.edu
Cullen, Lia, R.N., B.S.N., O.C.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-6422 or pager *600-4001
cullenlc@vcu.edu
Dennis, Phyllis
Clinical research insurance and data coordinator
(804) 828-9106 or pager *600-2316
pdennis@vcu.edu
Donovan, Carrie, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-3836 or pager *600-4721
cdonovan2@vcu.edu
Feldt, Patricia, C.C.R.P.
Training and education manager
(804) 628-1902
pafeldt@vcu.edu
Forsythe, Karen
Executive coordinator
(804) 628-6435
kgforsythe@vcu.edu
Foster, Emily, C.C.R.P.
Regulatory affairs specialist II
(804) 628-0932
grissomeb@vcu.edu
Garnett, Amanda, R.N., B.S.N., O.C.N., C.C.R.P.
Director, clinical research nursing
(804) 628-6430 or pager *600-4766
agarnett@vcu.edu
Garnett, Kimberly, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-5810 or pager *600-3756
garnettkm@vcu.edu
Geyer E., Charles, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.P.
Associate director for clinical research
Professor, internal medicine
(804) 628-6435
cegeyer@vcu.edu
Godek, Julia, B.B.A, M.L.T. (ASCP)
Scientific review coordinator
(804) 628-8480
jlgodek@vcu.edu
Griffin, Charmaine
Regulatory affairs coordinator
(804) 628-6487
griffinc3@vcu.edu
Gwaltney, Lindsey, M.S., R.N., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2112 or pager *600-4714
lbgwaltney@vcu.edu
Hall, Charles, M.S., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-9748 or pager *600-2224
hallce3@vcu.edu
Hamilton, Melanie, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2681 or pager *600-3081
mrhamilton2@vcu.edu
Harkins, Barbara, R.N., M.N.
Senior director, clinical research operations and management
(804) 628-0644
blharkins@vcu.edu
Hendrix, Amber, C.C.R.P.
Multicenter investigator-initiated trial project manager
(804) 628-1924
hendrixal@vcu.edu
Hicks, LaVern
Administrative coordinator
(804) 628-1904
lhicks@vcu.edu
Hoekstra, Alyssa
Regulatory affairs coordinator
(804) 828-2349
hoekstraa@vcu.edu
Howard, Jennifer, M.C.S.A.
Clinical trials management system analyst & administrator
(804) 628-3247
jhoward24l@vcu.edu
Hudson, Daniel, C.C.R.P.
Senior clinical research coordinator, IIT program
(804) 628-2682
djhudson@vcu.edu
Hunt, Wanda
Affiliate network manager
(804) 628-2086
wshunt@vcu.edu
Idris, Samantha, B.S.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 828-4980
sidris@vcu.edu
Infante, Rebecca, B.S., C.C.R.C.
OnCore analyst
(804) 828-1426
rinfante@vcu.edu
Johnson, Alexia, B.S.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-0348
ajohnson84@vcu.edu
Jones, Kassandra, B.S.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 827-6356
kvjones@vcu.edu
Knight, Nicole
Clinical research activation coordinator
(804) 828-5773 or page *600-6757
nknight@vcu.edu
Kungu, Maryanne, C.C.R.P.
Clinical research coordinator
(804) 628-0742
mkungu@vcu.edu
Lantis, Kristin, R.N., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 828-2177 or page *600-2067
kllantis@vcu.edu
Lee, Shauna
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-1912
sdlee2@vcu.edu
Loney, Shenise, B.S.N., R.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 828-0113
loneys2@vcu.edu
Loyall, Pamela, R.N., M.S.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2667 or pager *600-8517
ployall@vcu.edu
Madu, Mary, B.S., C.C.R.C.
Clinical research coordinator
(804) 628-5320
memadu@vcu.edu
Mallory, Holly, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-5423
wetzelha@vcu.edu
Matin, Khalid, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Medical director, community oncology & clinical research affiliations
(804) 628-2945
kmatin@vcu.edu
McFadden, Faith, R.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-0616 or pager *600-6677
mcfaddenfr@vcu.edu
Mpyisi, Lydiah, B.S.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-2622
mpyisil@vcu.edu
Parker, Gwendolyn, M.S., F.N.P.-C., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research nurse practitioner
(804) 828-5090 or pager *600-4245
ggparker@vcu.edu
Reidelbach, Erin, B.S., R.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-1893 or pager *600-4108
ejreidelbach@vcu.edu
Roberts, Catherine, Ph.D.
BMT clinical research manager
(804) 828-1292 or pager *600-6172
croberts2@vcu.edu
Rollins, April, B.S., C.C.R.P.
Compliance specialist II
(804) 628-5222
deanad@vcu.edu
Rosenberg, Beth, M.S.
Senior activation team manager
(804) 628-0137
earosenb@vcu.edu
Ryan, Alison, R.N., M.S.N., A.O.C.N., A.P.R.N.-B.C.
Clinical research nurse practitioner
(804) 628-1936 or pager *600-4107
ryanaa@vcu.edu
Schirmer, Dennis, B.S.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-1889 or pager *600-6016
schirmerda@vcu.edu
Schirmer, Tricia, C.C.R.P.
Manager, Regulatory affairs
(804) 628-2135
tschirmer@vcu.edu
Schmidt, Kathryn, M.A.
Regulatory affairs coordinator
(804) 628-2313
kschmidt6@vcu.edu
Scott, Megan
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-6427
scottma2@vcu.edu
Secosky, Juellisa, C.C.R.C., C.R.A.
Assistant director, clinical research administration
(804) 628-6812
jasecosky@vcu.edu
Shafer, Danielle, D.O.
Medical director, clinical trials office
(804) 628-6435
dashafer@vcu.edu
Shaver, Nichole
Clinical research associate I
(804) 827-0734
nshave@vcu.edu
Shrader, Ellen, M.S., C.C.R.P.
Assistant director, IIT program
(804) 628-3746 or pager *600-2592
shraderee@vcu.edu
Smith, Debbie, C.C.R.P.
Senior compliance specialist
(804) 628-1894
dtsmith@vcu.edu
Smolenski, Terry, C.C.R.C.
Director, Regulatory affairs and compliance
(804) 628-2142
tsmolenski@vcu.edu
Thompson, Katherine (Katie), R.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-0960
kthompson25@vcu.edu
Toft, Robin
Clinical research coordinator I
(804) 628-0282
rtoft@vcu.edu
Tombes, Mary Beth, R.N., M.N., C.C.R.C., A.C.N.P.-B.C.
Director, IIT program
Clinical research nurse practitioner
(804) 628-1357 or pager *600-6013
mtombes@vcu.edu
Wade, Antoinette
Senior clinical research associate II
(804) 628-1886 or pager *600-3316
abrown32@vcu.edu
Washington, Sonya, M.S., R.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2582 or pager *600-6579
slwashington@vcu.edu
Weir, Caryn, R.N., M.T. (A.S.C.P.), M.P.H.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2310 or pager *600-4529
cweir@vcu.edu
Wellons, Martha, C.C.R.P.
Director, protocol development & program management
(804) 628-1939
mwellons@vcu.edu
Whelan, Douglas
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-5921
dswhelan@vcu.edu
Whitaker, Brooke, B.S.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-1895
whitakerba@vcu.edu
Williams, Kimberly, R.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2667
kwilliam@vcu.edu
Williamson, Daeryl, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2334 or pager *600-4845
johnsondl4@vcu.edu
Wilson, Christina, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-1930 or pager *600-4370
cwilson@vcu.edu
Womack, Sarah, C.C.R.P.
Clinical research coordinator
(804) 628-4519
srwomack@vcu.edu
Activation team
Beth Rosenberg, M.S.
Senior activation team manager
(804) 628-0137
earosenb@vcu.edu
Kristen Baker, B.S., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research activation coordinator
(804) 628-2341
kbaker2@vcu.edu
Nicole Knight
Clinical research activation coordinator
(804) 828-5773 or page *600-6757
nknight@vcu.edu
Bone marrow transplant
Kathryn Candler, M.A., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research coordinator II
(804) 828-4732 or pager *600-6405
kcandler@vcu.edu
Catherine Roberts, Ph.D.
BMT clinical research manager
(804) 828-1292 or pager *600-6726
croberts2@vcu.edu
Charles Hall, M.S., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-9748 or pager *600-2224
hallce3@vcu.edu
Breast cancer, a.k.a. “The Pink Team”
Kimberly Garnett, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-5810 or pager *600-3756
garnettkm@vcu.edu
Holly Mallory, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-5423
wetzelha@vcu.edu
Elizabeth Abston, B.S.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-2471
ecabston@vcu.edu
Kassandra Jones, B.S.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 827-6356
kvjones@vcu.edu
Cancer Care Delivery Research (CCDR)
Andrew Barnes, Ph.D.
Associate professor, Health Behavior and Policy
(804) 827-4361
andrew.barnes@vcuhealth.org
Maryanne Kungu, C.C.R.P.
Clinical research coordinator
(804) 628-0742
mkungu@vcu.edu
Cancer prevention and control
Gwendolyn Parker, M.S., F.N.P.-C., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research nurse practitioner
(804) 828-5090 or pager *600-4245
ggparker@vcu.edu
Kimberly Williams, R.N., BSN
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2667
kwilliam@vcu.edu
Douglas Whelan
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-5921
dswhelan@vcu.edu
Shauna Lee
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-1912
sdlee2@vcu.edu
Cardio oncology
Clinical research affiliate network
Khalid Matin, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Medical director, community oncology & clinical research affiliations
(804) 628-2945
kmatin@vcu.edu
Kristin Campbell, C.C.R.P.
Director, data management and affiliate network
(804) 628-1914 or pager *600-6622
klcampbell@vcu.edu
Wanda Hunt
Affiliate network manager
(804) 628-2086
wshunt@vcu.edu
Antoinette Wade
Senior clinical research associate II
(804) 628-1886 or pager *600-3316
abrown32@vcu.edu
Clinical research patient support services
Phyllis Dennis
Clinical research insurance and data coordinator
(804) 828-9106 or pager *600-2316
pdennis@vcu.edu
Clinical Trials Office
Charles E. Geyer, Jr., M.D., F.A.C.P.
Professor, internal medicine
Associate director of clinical research
(804) 628-6435
cegeyer@vcu.edu
Danielle Shafer, D.O.
Medical director, clinical trials office
(804) 628-6435
dashafer@vcu.edu
Barbara Harkins, R.N., M.N.
Senior director, clinical research operations and management
(804) 628-0644
blharkins@vcu.edu
Karen Forsythe
Executive coordinator
(804) 628-6435
kgforsythe@vcu.edu
Compliance
Terry Smolenski, C.C.R.C.
Director, regulatory affairs & compliance
(804) 628-2142
tsmolenski@vcu.edu
Debbie Smith, C.C.R.P.
Senior compliance specialist
(804) 628-1894
dtsmith@vcu.edu
April Rollins, B.S., C.C.R.P.
Compliance Specialist II
(804) 628-5222
deanad@vcu.edu
Constance Brooks
Compliance Specialist I
(804) 628-1953 or pager *600-2716
clbrooks@vcu.edu
Gynecologic/GU oncology
Sonya Washington, M.S., R.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2582 or pager *600-6579
slwashington@vcu.edu
Shenise Loney, B.S.N., R.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 828-0113
loneys2@vcu.edu
Phyllis Dennis
Clinical research insurance and data coordinator
(804) 828-9106 or pager *600-2316
pdennis@vcu.edu
Hematologic malignancies, early phase (HIIT)
(804) 628-5006
Fax (804) 827-2026
MasseyHIIT@vcu.edu
Caryn Weir, R.N., M.T. (A.S.C.P.), M.P.H.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2310 or pager *600-4529
cweir@vcu.edu
Giovanni Archer
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-1422
garcher2@vcu.edu
Samantha Idris, B.S.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 828-4980
sidris@vcu.edu
Hematologic malignancies
FAX (804) 827-2027
masseyhemmlg@vcu.edu
Melanie Hamilton, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-6434 or pager *600-3081
mrhamilton2@vcu.edu
Kristin Lantis, R.N., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 828-2177 or page *600-2067
kllantis@vcu.edu
Brooke Whitaker, B.S.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-1895
whitakerba@vcu.edu
Megan Scott
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-6427
scottma2@vcu.edu
IIT Program
Mary Beth Tombes, R.N., M.N., C.C.R.C., A.C.N.P.-B.C.
Director, IIT program
Clinical research nurse practitioner
(804) 628-1357 or pager *600-6013
mtombes@vcu.edu
Ellen Shrader, M.S., C.C.R.P.
Assistant director, IIT program
(804) 628-3746 or pager *600-2592
shraderee@vcu.edu
Daniel Hudson, C.C.R.P.
Senior clinical research coordinator, IIT program
(804) 628-2682
djhudson@vcu.edu
Pediatric oncology
(804) 628-2112
Lindsey Gwaltney, M.S., R.N., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2112 or pager *600-4714
lbgwaltney@vcu.edu
Mary Madu, B.S., C.C.R.C.
Clinical research coordinator
(804) 628-5320
memadu@vcu.edu
Dennis Schirmer, B.S.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-1889 or pager *600-6016
schirmerda@vcu.edu
Clinical trial development and program management
Martha Wellons, C.C.R.P.
Director, clinical trial development & program management
(804) 628-1939
mwellons@vcu.edu
Kristen Baker, B.S., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research activation coordinator
(804) 628-2341
kbaker2@vcu.edu
Johanna Biamonte, C.C.R.P.
Clinical trials reporting specialist
(804) 628-1889
jbiamonte@vcu.edu
Julia Godek, B.B.A, M.L.T. (ASCP)
Scientific review coordinator
(804) 628-8480
jlgodek@vcu.edu
Amber Hendrix, C.C.R.P.
Multicenter investigator-initiated trial project manager
(804) 628-1924
hendrixal@vcu.edu
LaVern Hicks
Administrative coordinator
(804) 628-1904
lhicks@vcu.edu
Nicole Knight
Clinical research activation coordinator
(804) 828-5773 or page *600-6757
nknight@vcu.edu
Beth Rosenberg, M.S.
Senior activation team manager
(804) 628-0137
earosenb@vcu.edu
Rebecca Infante, B.S., C.C.R.C.
OnCore analyst
(804) 828-1426
rinfante@vcu.edu
Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC)
Harry D. Bear, M.D., Ph.D.
Chairperson, PRMC
(804) 828-9325
hdbear@vcu.edu
Martha Wellons, C.C.R.P.
Director, clinical trial development & program management
(804) 628-1939
mwellons@vcu.edu
Julia Godek, B.B.A, M.L.T. (ASCP)
Scientific review coordinator
(804) 628-8480
jlgodek@vcu.edu
Suzanne Ameringer, Ph.D. , R.N.
Cancer prevention and control PRMC subcommittee chair
(804) 628-7551
swameringer@vcu.edu
Radiation oncology
Daeryl Williamson, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2334 or pager *600-4845
johnsondl4@vcu.edu
Pamela Loyall, R.N., M.S.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2667 or pager *600-8517
ployall@vcu.edu
Nichole Calandrino, B.S.N., R.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-2204 or pager *600-4409
calandrinn@vcu.edu
Mallory Cox, B.S.
Clinical research associate
(804) 628-0742
coxm5@vcu.edu
Regulatory affairs
MasseyIRB@vcu.edu
Tricia Schirmer, C.C.R.P.
Manager, regulatory affairs
(804) 628-2135
tschirmer@vcu.edu
Emily Foster, C.C.R.P.
Regulatory affairs specialist II
(804) 628-0932
grissomeb@vcu.edu
Jason Civils (Adam)
Regulatory affairs coordinator
(804) 828-6783
civilsja@vcu.edu
Kathryn Schmidt, M.A.
Regulatory affairs coordinator
(804) 628-2313
kschmidt6@vcu.edu
Jenifer Chirico
Regulatory affairs coordinator
(804) 628-0829
jchirico@vcu.edu
Alyssa Hoekstra
Regulatory affairs coordinator
(804) 828-2349
hoekstraa@vcu.edu
Charmaine Griffin
Regulatory affairs coordinator
(804) 628-6487
griffinc3@vcu.edu
Research nursing and data management leadership and support
Amanda Garnett, R.N., B.S.N., O.C.N., C.C.R.P.
Director, clinical research nursing
(804) 628-6430 or pager *600-4766
agarnett@vcu.edu
Kristin Campbell, C.C.R.P.
Director, data management & affiliate network
(804) 628-1914 or pager *600-6622
klcampbell@vcu.edu
Wade, Antoinette
Senior clinical research associate II
(804) 628-1886 or pager *600-3316
abrown32@vcu.edu
Solid tumors, early phase investigator initiated trials (SIIT)
(804) 628-9238
FAX (804) 628-4983
masseySIIT@vcu.edu
Alison Ryan, R.N., M.S.N., A.O.C.N., A.P.R.N.-B.C.
Clinical research nurse practitioner
(804) 628-1936 or pager *600-4107
ryanaa@vcu.edu
Katherine (Katie) Thompson, R.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-0960
kthompson25@vcu.edu
Kristen Bodine, R.N., B.S.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-5273
klbodine@vcu.edu
Erin Reidelbach, B.S., R.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-1893 or pager *600-4108
ejreidelbach@vcu.edu
Nichole Shaver
Clinical research associate I
(804) 827-0734
nshave@vcu.edu
Lydiah Mpyisi, B.S.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-2622
mpyisil@vcu.edu
Solid tumors (MEDONC)
Faith McFadden, R.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-0616 or pager *600-6677
mcfaddenfr@vcu.edu
Carrie Donovan, R.N., B.S.N., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-3836 or pager *600-4721
cdonovan2@vcu.edu
Lia Cullen, R.N., B.S.N., O.C.N.
Clinical research nurse coordinator
(804) 628-6422 or pager *600-4001
cullenlc@vcu.edu
Nadia Chowdhury, B.S., C.C.R.P.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 828-0844
chowdhuryn@vcu.edu
Alexia Johnson, B.S.
Clinical research associate I
(804) 628-0348
ajohnson84@vcu.edu
Training and development
Catherine Brown, C.C.R.P.
Director, training and development
(804) 628-4931
crbrown@vcu.edu
Patricia Feldt, A.A.S., C.C.R.P.
Training and education manager
(804) 628-1902
pafeldt@vcu.edu
