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Announcing Synexus Atlanta as STARR Certified: Welcoming a New Leader in Mental Health Research to the STARR Community!
The Synexus Atlanta team includes: Emily Oppenheim, Site Director, Melissa Windham, LPC and Bethany Kinzel, LPC, Masters-Level Clinicians, Dr. Radhika Rao, Internal Medicine Physician, Bonnie Raufman, Camille Compton, and Ruth Dawit, Clinical Research Coordinators, Dosa Cleaver, Research Nurse, Patricia Gilbert, Research Assistant, Elia O’Dell, Data Entry Manager, and Jennifer Cavin, Recruitment Specialist
The STARR Coalition is excited to announce Synexus Clinical Research – Atlanta as the newest STARR Certified site, joining our growing community of research leaders dedicated to advancing ethical, patient-focused mental health clinical research. Synexus Atlanta’s dedication to excellence in psychiatric research, coupled with their innovative approach to patient care, makes them a valuable addition to the STARR community.
Located in the northern Atlanta medical district, Synexus Atlanta offers convenient access to public transportation, free parking, and proximity to local hospitals and specialty providers, ensuring that all protocol-related medical procedures can be carried out seamlessly.
The site is led by Dr. Bethany Davis, a Board-Certified Psychiatrist with more than 18 years of experience conducting psychiatric clinical trials across a wide range of indications. Dr. Davis, supported by her highly experienced and compassionate staff, brings a collaborative and patient-centered approach to every study conducted at the site.
With state-of-the-art equipment and expertise in conducting Phase II-IV clinical trials in both inpatient and outpatient settings, the Synexus team is well-versed in the unique challenges that come with psychiatric research. Their commitment to high-quality data collection, patient safety, and ethical research practices is evident in their regular and rigorous trainings, which cover Placebo Response Reduction, Good Clinical Practices (GCP), and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
A key feature of Synexus Atlanta’s inpatient capabilities is its partnership with The Cottages at Mountain Creek, a residential care facility located just half a mile from the main site. This innovative partnership provides a comfortable, home-like setting for patients participating in inpatient clinical trials. The environment is designed to reduce placebo response rates, a persistent challenge in psychiatric research, by creating a space that more closely resembles everyday living conditions rather than a traditional inpatient therapeutic environment. The Cottages offer 24/7 clinical care, ensuring both safety and comfort for participants.
Dr. Davis, who serves as a full-time investigator, is known for her thorough oversight and attention to detail. Her passion for ethical, patient-centered research is evident in her approach, as she explains:
“Ethical patient care in clinical research is non-negotiable; it’s about upholding the highest standards of treatment and respect. My commitment to integrity means that every patient’s rights, safety, and welfare come first. Providing a transparent approach enriches the patients’ experience and ensures more precise and effective outcomes.”
