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Research Staff

Brighton Research Group has experienced board certified research physicians in the areas of Psychiatry, Neurology, Pulmonary and Internal Medicine. Our staff consists of professional, certified clinical research coordinators, research assistants and a staff dedicated to regulatory. Our staff has clinical research experience in Central Nervous System Disorders, Mood Disorders and Sleep Disorders. In addition, we have the capability to conduct trials in other therapeutic areas not limited to CNS. Furthermore, BRG has extensive experience using the following rating assessments:

  • CDRS
  • OAS
  • CGIS
  • CGI
  • MADRS
  • YMRS
  • PANNS
  • LSAS
  • HAM-D
  • HAM-A
  • SCID
  • K-SADS, ADCS-CGIC, Mini Mental State Exam, ADAS-Cog, SCID, CDR, Stroop just to name a few.

Staff Members

Neil Pugach, MD
Medical Director
Phone: 757-368-0672
Research Experience: Dr. Pugach is Board Certified in Neurology and Board Eligible in Psychiatry and is actively involved in overseeing clinical research trials. Dr. Pugach has experience in Phases II - IV clinical trials in the areas of Central Nervous System Disorders, Mood Disorders and Sleep Disorders clinical research trial.
Tanya Astorga, BS, CCRC
Director of Clinical Trials
Phone: 757-368-0672 ext. 18
tastorga@brightonresearchgroup.com
Research Experience: Tanya Astorga has 9 years of clinical research experience. Tanya is accomplished in pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric clinical trials. She has experience with indications of Alzheimer's Disease, ADHD - Child and Adult (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Major Depressive Disorder Schizophrenia, Migraine Headaches, Insomnia, Epilepsy, Hypertension and Bipolar Disorder. Her trial experience also includes both inpatient and outpatient. Tanya is responsible for the overall administration and supervision of Brighton Research Group; in addition to contract and budget negotiations and study acquisition.

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