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...
Read moreMonika 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...
Read moreLendsa Guillaume, N.P. is a Sub-investigator and Rater. She joined NBR in 2021. Her responsibilities involve reviewing patients’ medical backgrounds and accepting them accordingly into studies, as well as completing...
Read moreChris Petrosino, N.P. is a Sub-investigator and Rater at NBR, which he joined in June of 2023. Chris’ duties predominantly include screening subjects into research protocols, performing medical overviews, and rating...
Read moreKrzysztof Wroblewski, CCRC is a Senior Research Coordinator, certified through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. He joined the team in 2006. Mr. Wroblewski possesses a Doctor of Medicine degree, which...
Read moreAnna Brzostek is a research coordinator at NBR and began in 2019. She received her medical degree in 2009 in Wroclaw, Poland. Some of her responsibilities include coordinating clinical trials,...
Read moreHenryk Glaz is NBR’s Research Coordinator. He joined the site in 2010. In 1986, Henryk received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical Military Academy in Lodz, Poland. In 2015, he became a certified Clinical...
Read moreNohely 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...
Read moreYvette 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...
Read moreJazly Virula-Garcia is the Research Medical Assistant at NBR. She graduated from Molloy College in 2020 with a BS in psychology, after which she went on to gain experience in the...
Read moreSu’Aad Mohamid is the Office Manager at NBR and began at 2019. She received her degree in Business Management in 2015 in Georgetown, Guyana. With a background in sales and...
Read moreCesar 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...
Read moreRonald 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 feels best on two wheels, blazing the roads of America on his grand touring motorcycle. When on his feet, he’s always keen on the latest gadgets technology has to offer.
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 ensuring internal quality assurance.
During her time off, Monika enjoys the meditative properties of outdoor activities. She adapts them to the seasons: bicycling when it’s warmer, cross-country skiing when it’s colder. When it’s time for a change of pace, Monika enjoys going out with her friends and family to see a play followed by a relaxing dinner.
Lendsa Guillaume, N.P. is a Sub-investigator and Rater. She joined NBR in 2021. Her responsibilities involve reviewing patients’ medical backgrounds and accepting them accordingly into studies, as well as completing various psychiatric scales.
Past training and education help Lendsa to fulfill her role here at NBR.
In 1996 Lendsa received degree BS as a clinical dietitian from Hunter College, NY, in 2003 MA in Community Health from CUNY Brooklyn College, NY, in 2017 BS in Nursing from Thomas Edison State University NY and in 2021 MS in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Stony Brook University NY. She is board certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry.
Lendsa is a firm believer in leading a healthy lifestyle and good balance between physical and mental health. In her spare time, she enjoys dancing, traveling, and cooking.
Chris Petrosino, N.P. is a Sub-investigator and Rater at NBR, which he joined in June of 2023. Chris’ duties predominantly include screening subjects into research protocols, performing medical overviews, and rating various psychiatric scales.
In 2016, Chris earned a BS in nursing from Long Island University, after which he pursued a Masters in Nursing to become a Family Nurse Practitioner, which he earned in May 2019 from Long Island University, NY. In June 2022 he graduated with Masters in Nursing from Hunter College of CUNY as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. He is a board certified Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry. His education and professional experience help Chris fulfill his role here at NBR.
Along with spending time with his family and playing an occasional round of golf, Chris is thankful to have started a small, nonprofit (501)c3 foundation that sends every penny of donations to fund pediatric chemotherapeutic agents that treat Burkitt’s Lymphoma in Tanzania along with funding women’s education in Tanzania.
Krzysztof Wroblewski, CCRC is a Senior Research Coordinator, certified through the Association of Clinical Research Professionals. He joined the team in 2006. Mr. Wroblewski possesses a Doctor of Medicine degree, which he received from the Medical Academy of Warsaw, Poland, in 1998. His responsibilities include supervising study coordinator assistants, conducting internal quality assurance, and performing neuropsychiatric and neurocognitive tests. His vast experience along with his medical background bring a specific kind of expertise to NBR’s research.
When he isn’t working, Mr. Wroblewski likes to watch soccer. Traveling with has family, however, is the height of his enjoyment, whether it’s visiting a historic town in upstate New York or flying to see the ancient ruins of Athens.
Anna Brzostek is a research coordinator at NBR and began in 2019. She received her medical degree in 2009 in Wroclaw, Poland. Some of her responsibilities include coordinating clinical trials, and monitoring patient responses and their side-effects. Her medical background and attention to detail make her an essential member of the NBR family.
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 is NBR’s Research Coordinator. He joined the site in 2010. In 1986, Henryk received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Medical Military Academy in Lodz, Poland. In 2015, he became a certified Clinical Research Coordinator through the Association of Clinical Research (ACRP). He is also Phlebotomy and ECG certified. Some of his responsibilities include coordinating clinical trials, and monitoring patient responses and their side-effects. His vast experience along with his medical background bring a unique expertise to NBR’s research.
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 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 person for the Clinical Research Associates, stays in close contact with Sponsor 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 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 calm, 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.
Jazly Virula-Garcia is the Research Medical Assistant at NBR. She graduated from Molloy College in 2020 with a BS in psychology, after which she went on to gain experience in the medical field as a patient coordinator and medical assistant before joining the NBR research team in March of 2023. To help streamline the research process, Jazly performs a number of indispensable tasks, which include preparing official research documents, phlebotomy work, ECG, and obtaining patients’ vital signs, as well as transcribing patient data from source documents to the electronic Case Report Form (eCRF).
When not working, Jazly likes to stay in shape by going to the gym. She also likes to paint when she finds some spare time, but sharing meaningful moments with her family is what matters most.
Su’Aad Mohamid is the Office Manager at NBR and began at 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 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.