Therapeutic Areas

Cardiology/Vascular Diseases
Dermatology
Devices
Endocrinology
Family Medicine
Gastroenterology
Healthy Volunteers
Infections and Infectious Diseases
Internal Medicine
Musculoskeletal
Neurology
Nutrition and Weight Loss
Obstetrics/Gynecology (Women’s Health)
Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat)
Pediatrics/Neonatology
Pharmacology/Toxicology
Rheumatology
Vaccines

Performance Metrics

Clinical Research Experience

Active subjects in database: 18,800+<

Areas of Experience:

Facility Description

Radiant Research-St. Petersburg, founded in 1968, occupies a 3,500 square foot dedicated research facility. The site is located at the center of Pinellas County and has easy access from the North and South as well as direct access to the interstate that takes you to the Tampa airport

Equipment & Diagnostic Services:

• Colonoscopy
• DEXA scan
• ECG
• Echocardiogram
• Endoscopy
• Laboratory facilities
• Mammogram
• Nuclear medicine scan
• Transvaginal ultrasound
• X-ray
• -20° C and -70° C freezer

Efficient information systems, incorporating an integrated participant database and clinical trials management system used by all Radiant Research sites.

Investigator Experience

Linda Murray, DO, Medical Director is Board Certified in Family Medicine. Dr. Murray received her doctorate of osteopathic medicine from Nova Southeastern University in North Miami Beach, FL. She belongs to a family practice and has received awards throughout her career. Dr. Murray has conducted over 150 clinical trials in the areas of analgesic antagonist, diabetes, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, headache, osteoarthritis, heartburn, herpes-labialis, hypertension, lipids, IBS, insomnia, nocturia, onychomycosis, osteoarthritis, pain-chronic, smoking cessation, urticaria and vaccines.

Thomas Hennessey, MD, Principal Investigator is Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology with over 9 years of research experience. He received his medical degree from the New York Medical College. Dr. Hennessey has conducted numerous clinical trials in the areas of acne vulgaris, contraception, female sexual dysfunction, HRT, hot flash, osteoporosis, ovulatory menorrhagia, post-menopausal and vaginal atrophy.

Louis Ricca, MD, Principal Investigator is Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Rheumatology and Gerontology. He received his medical degree from the University of Miami in Miami, FL. Dr. Ricca is an attending rheumatologist at USVA Hospital and James Haley Hospital. He is also a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of South Florida and a Physician Advisor with FMQAI PRO. Dr. Ricca has performed over fifty clinical studies in the areas of ankylosing spondylitis, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, erectile dysfunction, gastric irritation, gastritis, hypercholesterolemia, hypertension, osteoarthritis, psoriatic arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, ulcers and vaccines.

Staff Expertise

The center employs four highly qualified clinical research coordinators. The coordinators’ certifications include RN, LPN, and MA. We encourage our coordinators to seek ACRP and CCRC certification.

Other Information

Contact Center

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