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President / Principal InvestigatorQUALIFICATIONS
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Assistant DirectorA lot goes into making a research center what it is. Yes, there’s hard work, planning, patient visits and clinical procedures; however, all of these things don’t mean much with the people who are at the heart of the operation. Each staff person plays a unique role and adds their individual contribution which makes HCRC the vibrant, thriving organization that it is today. |
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President / Principal InvestigatorQUALIFICATIONS
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Senior InvestigatorDr. Ruckle is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and brings extensive clinical practice, teaching, and research experience to Hawaii Clinical Research Center. He has served as an Investigator for over 280 clinical trials, mostly Phase I, and has worked full time as an Investigator since 1995. He has been Medical Director of 3 Phase I research units. |
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Assistant DirectorA lot goes into making a research center what it is. Yes, there’s hard work, planning, patient visits and clinical procedures; however, all of these things don’t mean much with the people who are at the heart of the operation. Each staff person plays a unique role and adds their individual contribution which makes HCRC the vibrant, thriving organization that it is today. |
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Coordinator ILana Eltagonde has been working with HCRC since 2004. Starting out as an administrative assistant straight from college, she has continued to carry numerous varieties of administrative and clinical responsibilities. She has been active in conducting clinical procedures for all studies, Phase I-IV, and conducting study visits with both subjects and assisting with visits by monitors. She currently is primarily mostly responsible for implementing the protocols for conducting outpatient psychiatric studies. |
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Certified Coordinator IICraig has been with HCRC since 2004 and is responsible for the coordination of clinical trials, within the guidelines of the assigned protocol. This means he performs regulatory, subject recruitment, manages dispensing study medications, performs lab tests as needed, monitoring visits, documents all reports and makes sure all trial participants are kept informed of their progress and feel involved in the research process. |
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Coordinator ISam Chun moved to Hawaii from California in May of 2007 and has been with HCRC since. He primarily was hired for Phase I clinical trials but most recently also works with the marketing team. In the past Sam has worked at various in-patient and out-patient pharmacies as a Certified Pharmacy Technician throughout the Bay Area. He has also worked as an EMT in Alameda County just prior to moving to Hawaii. He loves to spend time with his family, fishing with friends, and traveling. |
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Assistant Research CoordinatorLynn has been working for HCRC since May 2007. She was hired as a Assistant Research Coordinator, but has been doing Phase 1 Clinical Trials and assisting Dr. Hori with his Family Practice. When a Phase 1 study is going on we deal with inpatient studies and handle a lot of clinical procedures. Prior to joining HCRC she worked at Queens for an Orthopedic Group since returning from the mainland after 5 years spent in CT, MN, and MI. When not at work I enjoy being outdoors hiking and spending quality time with love ones. |
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Recruitment CoordinatorSeiko Fujibayashi is a Licensed Practical Nurse. She has been a part of the HCRC team since August 2007 as a recruiter who focuses on Phase I and Medical Studies. As native Japanese, Seiko serves as a translator and coordinator for many of HCRC’s Japanese volunteers. In the past Seiko has worked in Family Practice and Senior Services in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She fulfills her passion for helping people by volunteering in service-oriented programs. When not at work, she enjoys reading, cooking and yoga for relaxation. |
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Assistant DirectorA lot goes into making a research center what it is. Yes, there’s hard work, planning, patient visits and clinical procedures; however, all of these things don’t mean much with the people who are at the heart of the operation. Each staff person plays a unique role and adds their individual contribution which makes HCRC the vibrant, thriving organization that it is today. |
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Administrative CoordinatorMegan Ko has been working for HCRC since June of 2006. Her tasks include routine administrative work and patient care, as well as the private patient billing for all of the doctors in the office. In addition to daily office work, she is able to assist in Phase I Clinical Trials. On top of working at HCRC, Megan is currently pursuing a Bachelors of Science degree at Hawaii Pacific University, works as a part-time pianist, and is a full-time mom. In her spare time, she enjoys playing the piano and violin, and spending time with her husband and son |
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Facilities ManagerDenis, also know as Denis B. or Denny, is the Facility/Residential Manager.Denis B. has worked with HCRC, along with doing other things, since 1997. On Phase I residential studies, he, along with the facility staff are responsible for meal planning, service and coordination, maintenance, repairs, cleaning and laundry. Additionally, he supervises general facility development, maintenance and repair. |
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