Research Staff:

The founders of MCM and its Directors of Clinical Research are Robert Cicero, Jacqueline Miefert, and Pamela Miefert. The founders of MCM have over 24 years of experience in conducting clinical studies.

Pamela Miefert, RN, CCRA Director Clinical Operations Pamela is a RN with extensive behavioral health and chemical dependency experience. She has over 14 years experience in clinical research. Pamela has been a monitor for trials conducted nationally, as well as trained staff in Good Clinical Practices, Code of Federal Regulations and research ethics.  She has research experience in multiple therapeutic areas as well as  in negotiating contracts and budgets with major pharmaceutical companies. E-Mail: pmiefert@mcmresearch.com

Jacqueline Miefert, MS Director Regulatory and Compliance Jacqueline has over 9 years of experience in regulatory affairs. She earned a M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences from the University of Cincinnati and a B.S. in Business Management from Northern Kentucky University. She has experience in several different therapeutic areas and while working at a major academic center, she facilitated multiple FDA audits with positive outcomes. E-Mail: jmiefert@mcmresearch.com

Patricia Shay, CCRC Clinical Research Coordinator Patricia is a certified research coordinator with over 11 years clinical research experience. She started as a clinical trainer for Phase I trials and went on to coordinate Phase II & III clinical trials as well as grants funded by the National Institute of Health and the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Ms. Shay is a member and is certified through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. Ms. Shay has worked in several different areas of research including Sleep Disorders, Alcohol Dependence, Smoking Cessation, Fibromyalgia, Depression and other psychiatric disorders. Ms. Shay is also a trained phlebotomist and ECG technician. E-Mail: pshay@mcmresearch.com

Colleen M. Kennedy, PA-C Clinical Studies Sub-Investigator Colleen is a NCCPA certified Physician Assistant with 9 years experience centered in GI, Hepatology and Liver Transplant. During her tenure at Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, FL, she participated as a co-investigator on clinical trials involving new regimens for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C. Expertise in treating special populations led to the development of a Pilot Study aimed at improving response rates for HCV patients with end stage renal disease. Her hands-on management of patients listed for liver transplant resulted in the formulation of a titration algorithm that individualized HCV treatment based on patient stability and response. Colleen has been a Speaker in her field for several Pharmaceutical companies, as well as a faculty presenter and participant on National Advisory Boards. E-Mail: ckennedy@mcmresearch.com

Robert Cicero, MBA Director Administration and Finance Bob is a formerly retired CFO and Company Officer of a $160 million manufacturing operation. He has extensive knowledge and 32 years of experience in finance, strategic planning and administrative functions. He holds a Masters in Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh and a BS in Accounting from Tri-State University. E-Mail: bcicero@mcmresearch.com

Susan McSwiney Administrative Assistant Susan has 12 plus years of experience in the Administrative field working in the banking and insurance industries.  As the point of contact with MCM Clinical Research, Susan is trained in minimizing placebo response with study participants.  She is responsible for management of patient appointments including phone reminders and follow-up.  In addition to facilitating intra and extra-office communications, she coordinates the purchaeing of supplies and vendor services, and provides data entry and management for MCM extensive patient database E-Mail: smcswiney@mcmresearch.com