The People Behind the Research
Every study at PharmaDev runs under the direct oversight of a triple board-certified physician and a dedicated, GCP-trained research staff — the same team patients meet at every visit.
Leadership
Edward Mezerhane, MD, FAASM, FACP, DABOM, CPI
Founder & Principal Investigator
PharmaDev Clinical Research Institute, LLC · Miami, FL
Dr. Mezerhane is triple board certified in Internal Medicine, Sleep Medicine, and Obesity Medicine, and holds the Certified Principal Investigator (CPI) designation. He has practiced clinical Sleep Medicine for 13 years, and his practice sees over 10,000 patients per year.
Involved in clinical research since 2017, Dr. Mezerhane has served as Principal Investigator on more than 45 clinical trials. He is also the founder of Sleep Medicine Specialists of South Florida, PA — providing a robust, pre-qualified patient referral network for ongoing research studies.
A Dedicated Research Team
Experienced, fully research-dedicated professionals — bilingual in English and Spanish, and trained in Good Clinical Practice, patient safety, and regulatory compliance.
Patricia Sanchez, PA
Sub-Investigator
Fully dedicated research Sub-Investigator supporting protocol execution, clinical assessments, and participant safety across all active studies.
Olivia Falcon, CCRC
Site Supervisor / Regulatory Specialist
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator in research since 2012, coordinating over 100 clinical trials. Manages participant relations, protocol coordination, source documentation, and regulatory submissions.
Lisandra Garcia Cordova, RN
Research Nurse
Registered Nurse bringing a nursing-grounded approach to study visits, clinical assessments, and participant safety.
Enmanuel Espinosa, CRC
CRC / Recruitment Specialist
Clinical Research Coordinator managing study visits, source documentation, and day-to-day participant care across active protocols.
Rolando Rodriguez, CRC
Clinical Research Coordinator
Clinical Research Coordinator supporting scheduling, data entry, and participant follow-up to keep studies on protocol and on time.
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Whether you're a patient exploring a study or a sponsor evaluating our site, our team responds within one business day.