UnityPoint Health - Des Moines Office of Research

The Office of Research was established more than 15 years ago at UnityPoint Health to help bring new medicines and devices to the population we serve, and to provide resources to facilitate the conduct of research at UPH facilities.


		Brian Sheesley, MPA Director Responsible for the operation of the Office of Research and oversees feasibility and progress of all clinical trials. He also assists with grant application development and post-award administration.
		Deanna Nobis, CRCP Contracts and Regulatory Coordinator Responsible for preparing, reviewing and negotiating legal documents for the Office of Research.
		Tracy Bemis Contract and Regulatory Coordinator Responsible for negotiating budgets and overseeing the financial aspects of clinical trials and the Office of Research.
		K. Danielle Hahn, BS, CCRC Certified Clinical Research Coordinator Assists Principle Investigators in the conduct of research studies, schedules subject visits, completes visit activities, completes source documents and case report forms, meets with study monitors and attends procedures.
		Heather Banker, MS Clinical Research Coordinator Assists Principle Investigators in the conduct of research studies, schedules subject visits, completes visit activities, completes source documents and case report forms, meets with study monitors and attends procedures.
		Courtney Matt Secretary Secretarial duties and assist with special projects for the office.