Meet the Staff

Ronald Brenner, M.D.

Ronald Brenner, M.D. is the founder, CEO, and Principal Investigator of Neurobehavioral Research, Inc. In 1975 he received his medical degree from the Univerisity of Valencia, Spain and completed a residency in psychiatry at St. Luke’s Hospital at Columbia University in 1978. A year later he became Board Certified in Psychiatry & Neurology and further in Geriatric Psychiatry in 2006.

Dr. Brenner has enjoyed an illustrious medical career. An eminent presence in academia, administration, research, and medical practice, Dr. Brenner has received many honors and awards from respected institutions around the world. His work has been published in prestigious medical journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine and Psychiatric Annals. Currently, he is the Chief of the Behavioral Health Service Line for the Mercy Catholic Health System. At NBR, Dr. Brenner conducts clinical research as the Principal Investigator. When he isn’t practicing medicine, Dr. Brenner blazes the roads of America on his grand touring motorcycle. Trying out new gadgets is a close second.

Monika Pawlowska, CCRC

Monika Pawlowska, CCRC is the Director of Clinical Operations at NBR. She has been with the site since its genesis in 1999, having started out as a study coordinator. She holds numerous certifications and has been recognized by well-respected institutions for her dedication and adherence to high standards. Having received her medical degree in 1990 from the Medical Academy of Poznan, Poland, Monika’s medical knowledge enriches the quality of NBR’s operations. Some of her responsibilities include supervising IRB and sponsor submissions, negotiating budgets and contracts, and maintaining internal quality of work.

During her time off, Monika enjoys the meditative properties of outdoor activities. They change with the seasons: bicycling when it’s warmer, cross-country skiing when it’s colder. When it’s time for a change of pace, a play during the weekend is a weekend well spent.

Lendsa Guillaume, NP

Bio coming soon.

Sneha

Bio coming soon.

Krzysztof Wroblewski, CCRC

Krzysztof Wroblewski, CCRC is a Senior Research Coordinator, certified through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. He joined the team in 2006. Mr Wroblewski’s responsibilities include supervising study coordinator assistants, conducting internal quality assurance, and performing neuropsychiatric and neurocognitive tests. His vast experience brings a unique kind of expertise to NBR’s research. His medical background further enriches this, as Krzysztof possesses a Doctor of Medicine degree, which he received from the Medical Academy of Warsaw, Poland, in 1998.

When he isn’t working, Mr. Wroblewski likes to watch soccer. Traveling with his family, however, is what brings him the most joy.

Anna Brzostek, CCRC

Anna Brzostek is a research coordinator at NBR who began in 2019. Some of her responsibilities include coordinating clinical trials and monitoring patient responses and their side-effects. Her attention to detail make her an essential member of the NBR family, as well as her medical background—Anna received her medical degree in 2009 in Wroclaw, Poland.

When she’s not at work, Anna is a voracious reader of fantasy literature and enjoys gaming. Her favorite way to spend her free time is by traveling to exhibitions and conventions.

Henryk Glaz, CCRC

Henryk Glaz joined NBR in 2010. Since 2015 he has been a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator by the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. Some of Henryk’s responsibilities at NBR include coordinating clinical trials and monitoring patient responses and their side-effects. His vast experience brings a unique expertise to NBR’s research, along with his medical background—as in 1986  Henryk received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical Military Academy in Lodz, Poland.

When Henryk is not working, he enjoys watching sports, specifically soccer, basketball, and hockey. Vacations are reserved for traveling the world, though a good book, he says, is a close alternative.

Nohely Bisono

Nohely Bisono joined the site in 2018. She works as a Regulatory Specialist and Cognitive Rater. Her responsibilities include, among others: submitting new studies for Sponsor review and IRB approval, and maintenance of ongoing studies. She serves as a liaison to the clinical research associates, and stays in close contact with sponsors and the IRB. Nohely is a certified Cognitive Rater and conducts cognitive tests.

In 2019 Nohely received Bachelor Degree in Finance and Management from Manhattan College.

Nohely considers herself a devout cinephile and when she’s not critiquing films, reading romance novels is not far behind as a favorite activity. However, more important to her than anything else is spending time with her extensive and loving family.

Yvette Vega

Yvette Vega is the Director of Public Relations at NBR. She has been part of the team since 2004. Some of Yvette’s responsibilities include developing strategic partnerships with medical centers and liaising with patients, family, and the clinical team. Her most important function, however, is outreaching to the medical community and informing them about the alternative approaches to wellness. 

After work hours, Yvette invests a lot of her time into fitness. She believes that it can help people tend toward stability and peace in addition to the health benefits it provides. Yvette is herself a fitness certification specialist, trained oriental dancer, and yoga instructor who has helped many people reach their goals. To further promote wellness, Yvette filmed an award-winning documentary Healing Death to help individuals cope with traumatic experiences in their lives.

Gilda Luciano

Gilda Luciano is the Research Medical Assistant at NBR, who joined the research site in 2016. Some of Gilda’s attention has been primarily focused on preparing research documents, phlebotomy work, ECG, and data transcription using eData Capture Systems—tasks that have substantially helped streamline the research process.

During her free time, Gilda enjoys baseball—both watching and playing. Once the holiday season rolls up, she takes to traveling with her family, sampling the local cuisines wherever they go. 

Su’Aad Mohamid

Su’Aad Mohamid is the Office Manager at NBR having started her role in 2019. She received her degree in Business Management in 2015 in Georgetown, Guyana. With a background in sales and a history of managing offices, Su’Aad ensures the well-oiled machine of NBR remains exactly that. Her responsibilities include ordering supplies, updating schedules, and most importantly, maintaining the fluidity and efficiency of operations at NBR.

Su’Aad carries her well-balanced temperament outside working hours by traveling with her boyfriend and taking plenty of alone time to read and relax. Her favorite way to reset and prepare for the week is by spending time with her mother and trying out new, adventurous recipes.

Cesar Brito

Cesar Brito is the Graphic Designer and Transportation Coordinator of NBR. He has been with the research site since 2007. A man of many talents, he is responsible for the safe transportation of patients to and from NBR. When not coordinating patient trips, Cesar applies his creative knack to designing graphics of all kinds. NBR’s sleek logo was designed by Cesar. 

In his spare time he loves to read books on theology and compose poetry—he hopes to publish a collection of poems in the near future. Cesar is also an avid collector of 1:18 model cars from all eras.