Director of Clinical Research, CCRC, ACRP-PM
Integrative Research Associates
Mara has worked in the medical industry since 1987 an has acquired a broad range of skills and expertise in both clinical and administrative roles. She began her medical career in an administrative capacity and went on to obtain clinical training in Emergency Medical Technology and IV therapy in 1992. In 1998, she began her clinical research career conducting trials in Rheumatology/Immunology, and has extensive knowledge in all aspects of Phase I through IV trials in a myriad of indications including
cardiovascular disease, endocrine and metabolic disorders, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and pulmonary disease, among others.
In 2014, Mara founded Integrative Research Associates. A community-based clinical research site that is dedicated to bringing cutting edge medical therapies to the community as well as contributing benchmark research practices to the industry in the field of Cardiovascular Medicine. “It’s my love and passion for science and commitment to serving our patients and the community that fuels my quest to seek out novel, innovative therapeutic agents and to be an industry leader on the forefront of new drug
and device research and development.
As it turns out, after 25 years of conducting clinical trials, many of the patients I have cared for spent the rest of their life with me during their study participation. These patients have rewarded me with a wealth of their shared experience, knowledge, family, love and trust. That is what drives me to work every day.”