Linda Wu, RN, MsN, CCRC	Phone: (909) 651-5002
	Director of Operations, CTC	E-mail: lwu@llu.edu
	Ms. Linda Wu works under the auspices of institutional leadership to produce and implement the strategic plan for the Clinical Trial Center. She oversees administration in the areas of clinical trial contracting, financial management, site operation and training, as well as development and promotion. Ms. Wu received her Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Minnesota in 1993. She has experience as a clinical research coordinator in various therapeutic areas, and as an administrator in both private practice as well as academic research settings. Ms. Wu’s career in clinical research extends domestically and internationally.

	Lila Dalton, RN, BSN, CCRP	Phone: (909) 651-5002
	Associate Director of Operations, CTC	E-mail: ldalton@llu.edu
	Ms. Lila Dalton provides on-site trial management training and resources to clinical departments. She collaborates with clinical trial site personnel and ancillary service providers to ensure good procedural adherence and clinical trial progress. Furthermore, Ms. Dalton is involved in the advancement of pre-trial services as well as the training of junior staff. Ms. Dalton has been a Registered Nurse since 1992 and is also certified as a Clinical Research Professional. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Phoenix in 2011.  She has over thirteen years of experience in the clinical research field, with specialized practice in pediatrics and oncology. Her various roles within clinical research have encompassed nursing, coordination, and management.

	Amy Casey, MBA, CRCP	Phone: (909) 651-5002
	Assistant Director of Clinical Trial Contracts, CTC	E-mail: acasey@llu.edu
	Ms. Amy Casey is responsible for reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and finalizing trial agreements and clinical confidentiality agreements. She provides training and interacts closely with faculty, staff, administration, students, and industry sponsors throughout the clinical trial agreement process. In 2006, Ms. Casey received a Masters of Business Administration with an emphasis in Global Business from the University of Redlands. She has worked in the research administration setting for five years, with experience in the Office of Research Affairs, Office of Intellectual Property & Contracts, and most recently the Clinical Trials Working Group.

 

	Cindy Kronbeck, LVN	Phone: (909) 651-5002
	Research Coordinator, CTC	E-mail: ckronbeck@llu.edu
	Ms. Cindy Kronbeck is a research coordinator for the Clinical Trial Center.  She is responsible for the facilitation, implementation and management of clinical trials managed by the Clinical Trial Center.  Ms. Kronbeck coordinates physician care, patient screening, recruitment, patient exams, investigational drug administration, consistent follow-up and documentation of patient’s medical experience, and accurate documentation of research data. Cindy has been employed with Loma Linda University for over twenty years in various positions.  She has over five years of experience in the clinical research field, including PI-initiated and industry sponsored studies.

	Megan E. T. Russell, MA	Phone: (909) 651-5002
	Regulatory Affairs Coordinator, CTC	E-mail: merussell@llu.edu
	Mrs. Megan Russell coordinates study regulatory submissions for clinical research projects managed by the Clinical Trial Center.  She is responsible for assisting the PI in the creation and maintenance of all regulatory documentation and assists with study-related analysis. Mrs. Russell coordinates timely communication with the  office of Research Affairs, Research Protection Programs , Principal Investigators, clinical research staff, and project sponsors.  She ensures the quality management of regulatory documents by continuing review and submission of required documents in compliance with Federal, State, and local standards. Mrs. Russell received a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience from Brigham Young University and a Master of Arts in Bioethics from the Medical College of Wisconsin.  She has an extensive background in both clinical research and research ethics.

  

Photo coming soon!	Rebecca Mijal, BSAS	Phone: (909) 651-5002
	Regulatory Affairs Coordinator, CTC	E-mail: rmijal@llu.edu
	Ms. Rebecca Mijal coordinates study regulatory submissions for grant funded research projects managed by the Clinical Trial Center.  She is responsible for supporting the PI and clinical research staff through timely communication, preparation and submission of all regulatory documentation and ensuring that documents are in compliance with Federal, State, and local laws.  Ms. Mijal also collaborates with Research Affairs, Research Protection Programs, Principal Investigators and clinical research staff to ensure accurate and timely submissions. Ms. Mijal received a Bachelor of Science in Applied Science from the University of Wisconsin. She has three years of experience as a clinical research associate focusing on various therapeutic areas and has substantial knowledge of the clinical research process.

Photo coming soon!	Zeresh King, BSBA	Phone: (909) 651-5002
	Administrative Secretary, CTC	E-mail: zking@llu.edu
	Ms. Zeresh King provides administrative support to the CTC.  She works to facilitate the Clinical Trial process by communicating with investigators, coordinators, clinical trials personnel, and Research Affairs to schedule feasibility meetings and coordinate communication.  Zeresh provides secretarial, data, and clerical support to the CTC in order to facilitate the implementation and management of clinical trials.  She also collaborates with departments to coordinate ancillary support for clinical trials.  She maintains knowledge of institutional research resources and research department contacts and respond to inquiries with accurate and timely information.    Ms. King has been employed with Loma Linda University for three years and has over thirteen years of experience as an Administrative Assistant.  She earned her Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from ITT Technical Institute.  She is currently completing her Masters in International Business with a consentration in Health Services at Keller School of Management.