About – Coastal Research Institute

About COASTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Clinical Trial Experts

Learn about Coastal Research Institute, our mission, team, and commitment to advancing healthcare through clinical trials.

Meet our Team

Transforming Lives
Through Innovative Research

Who We Are: Coastal Research Institute is dedicated to improving lives through cutting-edge clinical research and compassionate care. We specialize in trials for MASLD, DGP, weight loss, and more, ensuring every patient feels supported.
Our Mission: Our mission is to bridge the gap between research and care, empowering patients to access innovative treatments while contributing to the advancement of medicine..

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Clinical Research
Experience

The physicians and research associate staff of Coastal Research Institute have developed considerable experience in Phase II, III, and IV pharmaceutical trials.

Our therapeutic specialties and areas of interest include the following:

BPH, Colon Preparation, COPD, Diabetes Mellitus, Crohns disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hyperlipidemia, Obesity and weight loss, Allergic disorders, Pulmonary disease, Infectious disease, Osteoporosis, Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Functional bowel disorders, Gastroesophageal Reflux, Chemoprevention studies, NSAID induced Gastric Ulcer healing/prevention, NASH and NAFLD, Erosive and Non-Erosive Esophagitis, Osteoarthritis, Insomnia, Oncology, Hematology and Chronic Liver Disease.

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Meet The Team

Get to know our experienced team of researchers, doctors, and coordinators, all committed to
providing the highest level of care and professionalism.

Dr. John E. Poulos

M.D., M.Sci, F.A.C.G., A.G.A.F., Principal Investigator

Brooke Shoffner

BSc, CRC

Loretta Joycé

RN, CCRC

Christina Harris

CRC

Madolyn Miller

CRC

Deanyel Dunkley

CRC

Lily Smith

Regulatory

Thomas H. Daignault

PA-C Sub - Investigator

Jill Rys

PA-C Sub - Investigator

Kathryn Locklear

PA-C Sub - Investigator

John X Rochel

PA-C, Sub - Investigator

Paul A Sharpless

PA-C, Sub - Investigator

Dr. Anthony Daniels

M.D., Sub - Investigator

Dr. Arvind Kumar

M.D., Sub - Investigator

Dr. Joseph Henderson

D.O., Sub - Investigator