Our Team

Investigation Team

Dr. Cathy Barnes

Principal Investigator/Medical Director

Dr. Barnes is a board-certified Family Medicine physician. After graduating from the University of South Florida in Tampa with her MD, she completed her residency in Gainesville at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Dr. Barnes has been practicing medicine in Florida since 1990. She joined Suncoast Clinical Research in 2017 and has served as PI on more than 50 trials across multiple therapeutic areas, including Alzheimer’s Disease, weight loss, diabetes, migraines, hypertriglyceridemia, and many others.

Andrea Canata, PA-C

Research Investigator

Andrea graduated from University of South Florida in Tampa with a BS in Biology. She obtained her Masters/PA-C in Medical Science from Nova Southeastern University. Andrea has been working as a Sub-Investigator in clinical research since 2011.

Gary Goldstein, MD

Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Geriatrics

Administration Team

Laura Beard

Director, Business Operations

Laura has spent her career in healthcare, beginning as a Practice Manager for a large neurology practice. She has been with Suncoast Clinical Research since 2012, primarily in a Regulatory role.

Jennifer Selk

Head of Site Operations

Jennifer obtained her Bachelors degree from Rutgers University and Masters of Business Administration from the University of Florida. Jennifer joined Suncoast Clinical Research in 2008 and was an Owner and Director of the organization. With Suncoast joining Atlas Clinical Research, Jennifer now serves as Head of Site Operations.

Clinical Research Nurses and Study Coordinators

Krystal Smith

Director, Clinical Operations

Krystal started as a Research Coordinator with Suncoast Clinical Research in 2000. She is the longest term employee with the organization and has mentored and trained many Research Coordinators over the years. She now serves as Director, Clinical Operations.

Mark Mason

Team Lead

Mark started as a Research Coordinator with Suncoast Clinical Research in 2004, over 20 years ago. Prior to starting his career in research, Mark served in the US Army as a Medical Specialist and also as a dialysis patient care technician.