Our Clinical Trial Team

The clinical trial team at Retina Vitreous Associates of Florida are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical care for our patients.

Who We Are?

Retina-Vitreous Associates of Florida offers a robust, in-house clinical research program to all of our patients. We participate in some of the most innovative research and clinical trials surrounding retina treatments, diagnosis, and cures for blindness. At Retina-Vitreous Associates of Florida, we believe that ongoing research into disease states and treatments is a vital part of improving our patients’ well-being. We are committed to participating in cutting-edge research, allowing our patients to have access to the latest treatments and drug options, while furthering scientific developments and changing the future of retina.

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Meet The Study Coordinators

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Allison Buono

Clinical Research Quality Assurance Manager

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Education: Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a Minor in Sociology from The University of Tampa.

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Saint Petersburg and Temple Terrace

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Amy Ewald

Clinical Research Manager

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Education: Bachelors of Science in Psychology and Microbiology from University of Florida & Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from University of South Florida.

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Saint Petersburg and Temple Terrace

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Jamie Ferree

Clinical Research Coordinator

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Education: Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a concentration in Wellness from the University of Tampa.

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Saint Petersburg

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Devon Willock

Clinical Research Coordinator

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Education: Bachelor of Science in Public Health and a minor in Sociology from the University of Tampa.

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Saint Petersburg

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Megan Ressegiue

Clinical Research Coordinator

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Education: Bachelor of Health Services with a major in Health Administration from Florida Atlantic University.

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Saint Petersburg

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Samantha Silva

Clinical Research Coordinator

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Education: Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences (Psychology and Sociology) with a minor in Leadership Studies from University of South Florida.

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Saint Petersburg

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Marisa Tonski

Clinical Research Assistant

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Education: Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and a Minor in Psychology from the University of South Florida St. Petersburg.

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Saint Petersburg

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Deanna Shipp

Clinical Research Assistant

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Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology from University of South Florida.

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Saint Petersburg

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Logan Wilson

Clinical Research Coordinator

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Education: Bachelor or Mass Communication from University of South Florida.

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Saint Petersburg

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Kimberly Chang

Clinical Research Coordinator

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Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology from Florida Southern College

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Temple Terrace

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Jenna Newsome

Clinical Research Coordinator

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Education: Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Ball State University

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Temple Terrace