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Cutting Edge Research Staff

Our investigators and coordinators are caring and compassionate in the service they provide and are continually educated on new standards and procedures necessary to perform quality clinical research. Our staff understands the importance of obtaining quality research data while treating our patients with the highest standard of care.

The Cutting Edge Research staff is trained and experienced in providing guidance and support in areas regarding clinical research. We are a multidisciplinary team of board certified medical professionals specializing in psychiatry and internal medicine, advanced practice nurses, doctoral and master's level coordinators along with qualified Certified Clinical Research Coordinators. Our team provides an environment of professionalism, acceptance, compassion, and understanding for the future methods use in healthcare and its affect in our society.

The staff at Cutting Edge Research Group have extensive experience in the following areas:

  • Patient Recruitment
  • Patient Retention
  • GCP Compliance
  • Audits
  • IATA Certification
  • NIMH training
  • EDC Systems
  • IVRS Systems
  • Various central labs and ECG vendors
  • Numerous psychological rating scales
  • CCRC certification

Stephen Close, Ph.D.

Dr. Close received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 1978 and earned his license as a Psychologist in 1981. He has been in private practice since 1982 and has served as a consultant for many organizations.

Stephen Close, PhD- CV

Michael Feldman, M.D.

Dr. Feldman received his medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He has over 23 years of clinical experience as a Board Certified Psychiatrist and has been a principal investigator and sub-investigator on over ten studies.

Michael Feldman, MD- CV

Debbie Frost, R.N., M.S., C.N.S.

Ms. Frost obtained her Registered Nursing degree in 1994 and obtained her Clinical Nursing Specialist designation in 1999. She has over 14 years of clinical experience with psychiatric patients and over 8 years of research experience, serving as sub-investigator and rater on over 100 clinical trials.

Debbie Frost, RN, MS, CNS- CV

Michelle Holloway, M.D.

Dr. Michelle Holloway is the Vice President of Cutting Edge Research Group. Dr. Michelle Holloway serves on the board of directors for Human Restoration and is the medical director for the child and adolescent programs at St. Anthony Hospital. Dr. Michelle Holloway has over 14 years of clinical experience and has been serving as principal investigator on research studies for over nine years.

Michelle Holloway, MD- CV

Willis Holloway, Jr., M.D.

Dr. Holloway is the President of Cutting Edge Research Group. Dr. Holloway is also the President and Medical Director for Human Restoration at St. Anthony Hospital. Human Restoration is an in-patient treatment facility for adolescents ages 12-17 with a 36 bed capacity. Dr. Holloway also serves as a national speaker for various pharmaceutical companies as well as serving on the advisory boards for several pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Holloway has held several Medical Director positions over the years as well as a member of various professional organizations. Dr. Holloway has over 15 years of clincial experience and has served as prinicipal investigator for over 100 research studies.

Willis Holloway, MD- CV

Becky Howell, M.A., MBA, CCRC

Ms. Howell is the Director of Research for Cutting Edge Research Group. Ms. Howell has been conducting clinical research for over 12 years and has vast experience in the psychiatric and internal medicine areas. Ms. Howell has an M.A. in Counseling Psychology and has been certified by numerous pharmaceutical companies on various rating scales.

Becky Howell, MA, MBA, CCRC- CV

Andrea James, M.D.

Dr. James received her medical degree from Kasturba Medical College in Mangalore, India. She has been working in psychiatry for over 15 years and is board eligible in General Psychiatry. Dr. James is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the Oklahoma Psychiatric Association.

Andrea James, MD- CV