Trialsphere

Welcome To TrialSphere

TrialSphere Clinical Research (formerly MD First Research Chandler) was established in 2017. Our primary focus has been on neurological studies, particularly in the realm of dementia research. Over time, we have broadened our work to include studies in additional therapeutic areas. From our roots at the Brain and Spine Center, our journey led us to our private site in Chandler, Arizona, where our studies now span dementia and other chronic conditions, including migraines, neuropathy, and diabetes. Through impactful clinical research, our team has helped shape clinical practice and patient care, contributing to new treatments such as Droxidopa and Rimegepant and advancing brain imaging for Alzheimer’s disease. We are focused on enhancing patient well-being and advancing medical research. Our team of Nurse Practitioners and Physicians work seamlessly with sponsors and patients to enhance the study experience, driving medical progress and improving patient care.

With this same patient-first approach, we offer individuals the opportunity to participate in clinical studies that may provide early access to promising new therapies. Led by Dr. Hemant K. Pandey, M.D., a board-certified neurologist, dementia, and sleep specialist, our team brings more than 20 years of experience caring for people with neurological conditions and chronic illnesses. We are proud to have earned the Dementia Friendly Business Designation in August 2024, reflecting our commitment to a supportive, informed environment for those affected by dementia. In affiliation with the Brain and Spine Center and Nuronz, we partner closely with sponsors and patients to deliver research that is rigorous, compassionate, and built to improve lives.

Core Values

Innovation

Impact

Safety

Excellence

Mission

Advancing Medicine,
Innovating Tomorrow

Vision

Redefining clinical research through patient-centered inclusion and integrity, accelerating breakthrough treatments for diverse communities

Our Site

Strategically located in Chandler, Arizona’s East Valley, serving the Greater Phoenix area and surrounding areas
Grounded in collaborative sponsor and provider partnerships, with the community at the center of every study
Committed to outreach that expands community awareness, education, and engagement in clinical research
Home to an on-site infusion suite supporting investigational therapies with comfort and safety
Dedicated to destigmatizing clinical research, building understanding and trust, and empowering participation in groundbreaking studies

Our Investigators

DR. HEMANT PANDEY

Principal
Investigator

DR. RAJIV PARIKH

Principal
Investigator

Jan Levine

Clinical Research
Investigator

Simon Parkinson

Clinical Research
Sub-Investigator

Our Team

GIULIA
ANDREWS

Director

KYLE
WEILER

Clinical Research Pharmacist

MORNING STAR LEWIS

Site Manager

PENNY KALSCHEUR

Clinical Research Marketing Director

Alexis
White

Clinical Research Recruitment Nurse

Arianna
Robinson

Clinical Research Recruitment Nurse

Dharan
Harikrishnan

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Del Nawaz Choudri

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

Amanda
Hughes

Clinical Research Coordinator

Highlights