A Comprehensive Medical Research Facility
About Us
Lucida Clinical Trials is a multi-specialty research facility conducting Phase II to Phase IV clinical trials. It was established to conduct accurate and useful clinical research for the people of the South Coast. We value and dedicate ourselves to administering clinical trials with superior care. Our workspace allows us to conduct a wide range of testing.
Our Team
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
DR. DAVID J. SHIH, MD | INTERNAL MEDICINE/NEPHROLOGY
Dr. Shih is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. He completed his Internal Medicine residency and Nephrology fellowship at Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center, Chicago. Dr. Shih has a large primary care and nephrology practice in the New Bedford area where he has been practicing since 1998.
INVESTIGATORS
LUKE BARRÉ, MD | RHEUMATOLOGY
RONAN FARRELL, MD | GASTROENTEROLOGY
JAMES HOFFMAN, MD | GASTROENTEROLOGY
JASON REICH, MD | GASTROENTEROLOGY
ALEXANDRA RETANA, MD | GASTROENTEROLOGY
MARIA RUMSEY, MD | CARDIOLOGY
PAUL SEPE, MD | GASTROENTEROLOGY
JAMES TRACEY, MD | GASTROENTEROLOGY
THOMAS VALLONE, DO | GASTROENTEROLOGY
SUB INVESTIGATOR
KELLY SILVA, NP
STUDY COORDINATORS
LISANA HUNT | PHLEBOTOMIST
AMANDA LARSON, RN, BSN
JANICE PINE, RN, BSN
BROOKE THATCHER | PHLEBOTOMIST
CAIDYN THATCHER
CO-FOUNDERS
Kevin is a graduate of University of Massachusetts Amherst. He has been a Nurse Practitioner since 2005. He started his career in Internal Medicine and has been working in Critical Care since 2010.
KEVIN LEBLANC, MSN, NP-C | SUB INVESTIGATOR, CO-FOUNDER
GEORGE SILVA III | DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE, CO-FOUNDER
George is a graduate of University of Massachusetts Amherst where he earned his Bachelors in Science in Hotel Management. He has been involved in prehospital emergency medicine since 2010.
Our Site Capabilities
Private area for monitors
Diagnostic Electrocardiograms
Digital Vital Signs Monitors
-20/-70 Freezer with temperature monitoring
Refrigeration with temperature monitoring
Onsite lab with centrifuge capabilities
12 Lead EKG
Fully equipped laboratory
Double locked pharmacy/drug storage room
Dry ice
Biofeedback
CLIA
Dedicated room for training and conferences
Fully equipped examination rooms
Monitoring rooms
Access to beds
Admission area
Outpatient/screening area
High speed internet with teleconferencing capabilities
Interpreting services available