Research

EXPLORE THE FUTURE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH

Dominion Medical Associates offers clinical trial services to the Greater Richmond Area, and our goal is to provide access to different treatment options to our patients. Our research department was created by an experienced team of health care professionals to enhance patient services at Dominion Medical Associates. Our certified physicians and staff are committed to ensuring patients feel confident and educated. Not only will you have access to new medications that may improve your condition, but insurance is not required in order to obtain the medications you may receive.

One of the best advantages to being a volunteer with us is the wealth of free information you may receive without waiting in line. Contact us today by phone at 804-249-2111 or via email clinicaltrials@dominionmedicalinc.com to find out if you qualify for any of our current or future clinical trials.

OUR RESEARCH TEAM

Richard A Jackson MD — Dr. Jackson in Richmond, VA

Richard A. Jackson, MD, Principal Investigator

Richard A. Jackson, MD has over 40 years of experience as a board certified physician in both Internal Medicine and Critical Care. As Principal Investigator, Dr. Jackson has conducted over 80 clinical trials in therapeutic areas ranging from cardiovascular diseases, endocrinology, rheumatological diseases and more. Dr. Jackson’s work as a PI allows him to bring the latest medical advances to a population of participants who are often underrepresented in clinical research.

Richard “AJ” Jackson Jr., MBA, CCRP, Director of Clinical Research

AJ started his career with Dominion Medical Associates in 2009! AJ has over 10 years of research experience in a wide range of indications across many therapeutic areas including Pulmonology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, Cardiology, Podiatry and many more. AJ’s favorite part about being so involved with clinical research is that it is patient centric, and truly is beneficial to the patient’s quality of life.

Tasha B Dickerson MD — Dr. Dickerson in Richmond, VA

Claretha A. Nelson, CRC II

Claretha started her nursing career with Dominion Medical Associates in 2004 before transitioning to the clinical research department in 2011! She has worked on trials across multiple therapeutic areas including Internal/Family Medicine, Endocrinology, and Pulmonology. Her favorite part about research is the concept of innovation. According to Claretha, there is not a dull moment in research. She enjoys being a part of something that could potentially bring drastic improvements to healthcare!

Damian L Covington MD — Dr. Covington in Richmond, VA

Adrian F. Knight, CRC I

Adrian joined Dominion Medical Associates in 2009 where she served as a nurse before transitioning to the Clinical Research Team in 2017! Adrian has experience working with indications across therapeutic areas such as Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology. Adrian has an extensive passion and curiosity for the medical field. Her leading devotion is to help people in any way she can. Her favorite thing about research is the amount of knowledge she gains on a daily basis.

For Sponsors

Our research team is committed to the highest standards of performance in the conduct of clinical trials completed at our facility. We adhere stringently to all GCP and ICH guidelines, federal regulations and the study protocol. Our Standard Operating Procedures are aligned with CFR, ICH and GCP guidelines as well. Regulatory document submissions are completed within 7 business days and can take place in parallel to IRB submissions and contract negotiations. Every study is assigned a primary, as well as secondary, research coordinator that is fully prepared to assume the duties of the primary coordinator on a temporary or permanent basis. We perform quality assurance audits on all trials which may include the examination of the investigator site file, source documents, case report forms, patient informed consent, inclusion/exclusion criteria, compliance with SOPs, monitoring reports and query resolution process. All results are discussed with appropriate team members.