ABOUT CRWF

About CRWF

Clinical research of west florida

Why CRWF?

CRWF is deeply committed to delivering personalized patient care within a clinical research setting, ensuring that each individual receives attention tailored to their unique needs. Through the pursuit of groundbreaking clinical research trials, CRWF strives to advance medical science and provide cutting-edge treatments for conditions that lack adequate solutions. By addressing these critical unmet needs, the organization aims to make a meaningful impact not only on the lives of patients in the Tampa Bay area but also on communities far beyond. Guided by a passion for innovation and a dedication to improving health outcomes, CRWF stands at the forefront of clinical research, working tirelessly to bring hope and transformative care to those who need it most.

CRWF Highlights

  • Established in 1995

  • Conducted over 1,000 Phase I-V Protocols to date

  • Screened more than 12,000 patients

  • Collaborated with 215+ Sponsors

  • Partnered with 75+ CROs

  • Works with all Central IRBs

  • Highly experienced dedicated clinical team

State-Of-The-Art Facilities

Our Locations

clearwater clinical research facility

CLEARWATER

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clinical research tampa

TAMPA

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Clearwater Phase One CRWF

PHASE 1

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experience matters. proudly service the bay area since 1995.

Our History Timeline

CRWF is committed to providing personalized patient care in a clinical research setting, conducting cutting edge clinical research trials to address and treat unmet needs of patients in the Tampa Bay area and beyond.

1995

Company founded in Clearwater by Lynne Merriam, APRN

2002

CRWF opened office in Tampa

2012

Moved into new state-of-the-art Clearwater faclities

2017

Developed & launched regulatory electronic master file system

2018

Added marketing and recruitment divisions to both locations

2019

Relocated to state-of-the-art Tampa facility

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Dedicated Expert Staff

Our Team

Lynne Merriam

Lynne Merriam

Founder & Director of Clinical Operations

ARNP-C, BS, MSPH, MSMS, MSN

aydin keskiner

Aydin Keskiner

President

BS

Sara McGilvary

Sara McGilvary

Regulatory Director / Vice President

AA, CCRC

Leonard J. Dunn, MD, Pulmonology

Leonard J. Dunn

Pulmonology

MD

Robert W. Levin, MD, Rheumatology

Robert W. Levin

Rheumatology

MD

Rodney Daniel, MD, Rheumatology

Rodney Daniel

Rheumatology

MD

Paul A. Lunseth, MD, FAAOS, Orthopedics

Paul A. Lunseth

Orthopedics

MD, FAAOS

Lon D. Lynn, DO, Family Practice

Lon D. Lynn

Family Practice

DO

Dr. John Carter

John D. Carter

Rheumatology

MD

Kyndall Carter, Site Director (Tampa)

Kyndall Carter

Site Director (Tampa)

BS, CCRC, ACRP-PM

Maartje Brucculeri, Site Director (Clearwater)

Maartje Brucculeri

Site Director (Clearwater)

MA, MS, CCRC

Stephani Shively, Regulatory Director (Clearwater)

Stephani Shively

Regulatory Director (Clearwater)

BAS, CCRP

Kaylee Jones, Regulatory Manager (Tampa)

Kaylee Jones

Regulatory Manager (Tampa)

BS

Laura Trozzo, Regulatory Specialist

Laura Trozzo

Regulatory Specialist

BS

gabby trozzo

Gabby Trozzo

Bookkeeper

BAS

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Barbara Suto

Financial Controller

BS

Sandra Reina, Laboratory Director (Tampa)

Sandra Reina

Laboratory Director (Tampa)

CCMA

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Jasmine Caglione

Laboratory Manager

Jessica Mayfield, APRN, Senior Clinical Director (Clearwater)

Jessica Mayfield

Senior Clinical Director (Clearwater)

APRN, MSN, FNP-BC

Abby Carlson, DNP, APRN, Clinical Director (Tampa)

Abby Carlson

Clinical Director (Tampa)

DNP, APRN, FNP-BC

Lena Darnell, RN, Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Lena Darnell

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

BSN, RN, CCRN

Jocelyn Evans, Clinical Research Coordinator

Jocelyn Evans

Clinical Research Coordinator

BS, CCRC

Sunnie Wiswell, Research Assistant

Sunnie Wiswell

Research Assistant

BS, BA

Cheyanne Morales, Clinical Research Coordinator

Cheyanne Morales

Clinical Research Coordinator

BS

Sydney Mullen, Research Assistant

Sydney Mullen

Research Assistant

BS

Destiny Turner, Research Assistant

Destiny Turner

Research Assistant

BA

Bridget Ben-Hayon, RN, Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

Bridget Ben-Hayon

Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator

BSN, RN

geryn young

Geryn Young

Research Assistant

ivonne arroyo

Ivonne Arroyo

Research Assistant

peyton jones

Peyton Jones

Research Assistant

denny johnson

Denny Johnson

Research Assistant

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Amber Tipker

Research Assistant

APRN, MSN, PNP-PC

Jaqueline Pina, Research Assistant

Jaqueline Pina

Research Assistant

B.A.Sc. CNA

about crwf questions

About CRWF FAQs

Clinical Research of West Florida was founded in 1995 in Clearwater, Florida, by Lynne Merriam, ARNP-C. Lynne Merriam continues to serve as Founder and Director of Clinical Operations, leading the organization’s clinical work for more than 30 years.

Clinical Research of West Florida was established in 1995. The organization has been conducting clinical trials in the Tampa Bay area for more than 30 years, expanding from its original Clearwater location to add a Tampa office in 2002, new state-of-the-art Clearwater facilities in 2012, a new Tampa facility in 2019, and a dedicated Phase One clinical research unit.

Since 1995, CRWF has conducted over 1,000 Phase I-V clinical research protocols and screened more than 12,000 patients. The organization has collaborated with more than 215 sponsors and partnered with over 75 Contract Research Organizations (CROs).

CRWF’s clinical team includes physicians across multiple specialties: rheumatology (with three rheumatologists including Dr. John D. Carter, Dr. Robert W. Levin, and Dr. Rodney Daniel), pulmonology (Dr. Leonard J. Dunn), orthopedics (Dr. Paul A. Lunseth, FAAOS), and family practice (Dr. Lon D. Lynn, DO). The team is supported by experienced clinical research nurses, coordinators, regulatory staff, and laboratory personnel across the Clearwater and Tampa locations.

Yes. Clinical Research of West Florida works with all Central IRBs (Institutional Review Boards). Every clinical trial conducted at CRWF follows detailed protocols approved by regulatory agencies and IRBs to ensure participant safety and ethical standards.

CRWF operates three facilities in the Tampa Bay area: the main Clearwater clinical research facility at 2147 NE Coachman Road, a dedicated Phase One unit at 2135 NE Coachman Road (adjacent to the Clearwater main facility), and the Tampa facility at 605 N. Howard Ave. in Hillsborough County.

CRWF is a private, research-only institute committed to personalized patient care in a clinical research setting. CRWF’s differentiators include more than 30 years of experience, a multi-specialty physician team, a dedicated Phase One unit, three state-of-the-art facilities, and more than 1,000 Phase I-V protocols conducted since 1995.