Moving Forward

ROBERT A. STRZINEK, PH.D.,D.O.
CEO & PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Although Dr. Robert Strzinek originally founded Protenium Clinical Research as Texas FamiliCare Clinical Research in 2000, he has been involved in research for over 30 years.

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R. WADE STRZINEK
PRESIDENT

As President, Wade is focused on shaping Protenium Clinical Research into diverse, highly-efficient research facility while maintaining its ability to work with pharmaceutical sponsors in a stream-lined and responsive manner.

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MINDY MATLOCK, BS, CCRC
SITE MANAGER & STUDY COORDINATOR

Mindy Matlock has been with Protenium Clinical Research since Fall 2006. Mindy graduated Summa Cum Laud from Texas Wesleyan University in 2002. Since that time, she has become a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.

As our Site Manager, Mindy provides management and training to our site personnel. She has also positioned herself as our "resident diabetes specialist" with her extensive experience in diabetic-focused research.

Mindy’s personal interest include spending time with her family, traveling, and watching the Dallas Cowboys.

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CHRISTI KELLY, CCRP
STUDY COORDINATOR

Christi graduated from Texas A&M-Commerce in 2000 and received her MS in Cognition and Neuroscience from the University of Texas-Dallas in 2004. Since that time she has worked in both the clinical and preclinical research fields focusing in the mental health/psychiatry and now general medicine/family practisce areas.

Christi Kelly joined Protenium Clinical Research in June 2007 and looks forward to the diversity of research here. Christi is a Certified Clinical Research Professional, having recently completed the certification process through the Society of Clinical Research Professionals (SoCRA).

Christi’s personal interests include sitting on the board of directors for a local city-sponsored sports league, water activities, and camping with her family.

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CHRISTINA PICKERING, CCRP, MA
STUDY COORDINATOR

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PENNY CURRYKOSKY, BS
STUDY COORDINATOR

Penny joined Protenium Clinical Research in September 2009.  She graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and a Minor in Psychology.  The majority of Penny's previous experience has been in oncology research.  She looks works forward to working with the variety of studies that Protenium Clinical Research offers.

Penny's personal interests include spending time with her "boys" (husband and two sons) and if there is any free time left, shopping and reading.

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LYNETTE HART
CLINICAL RESEARCH RECRUITER

Lynette joined Protenium Clinical Research in July 2009 and has made in immediate impact on enrollment of our studies! She is always available to answer questions our study volunteers may have about clinical research.

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BRANDY SCHISSLER, MA
LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

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