About Us
Our Doctors
Here at Viking Clinical Research, we conduct clinical research studies with the help of volunteers like you. Our highly trained, dedicated, and friendly staff will be here to assist you in every step of the research process. By registering with us, we hope that we can find a suitable study for you now or in the future.
Jay Rendahl
CCRC, BA, Director of Research Operations, CEO
Jay is one of the founders of Viking Clinical Research, Ltd., and has been active in the medical and research communities for more than 25 years. He served honorably in the US Navy, both active and reserve, for 14 years in various medical and psychological capacities. He is a member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals and received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from San Diego State University.
Dr. Alvarez
Principal Investigator
Dr. Pamela L. Alvarez has served as our Principal Investigator since 2009. She earned her B.S. in Biological Sciences from UC Irvine, where she received the Excellence in Research Award as a Howard Hughes Fellow. Her passion for neuroscience led to an M.S. in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University. Choosing a clinical path over research, she aimed to directly apply her knowledge to help patients with neurologic conditions.
Jeremy Gomer MD, PhD Internal Medicine
Dr. Gomer completed his internal medicine residency training at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine, medical school at the University of Central Florida, College of Medicine, and a doctoral degree in philosophy at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Gomer specializes in adult primary care and is board-certified in Internal Medicine. He is also an adjunct professor at Loma Linda University and is the skilled nursing facility doctor for two medical groups in the area.
Our Commitment to Advancing Medical Knowledge
Patients who are considering study participation should know that at Viking Clinical Research, they will be expected to read and fully understand an informed consent form before they sign the form. The patient and, if applicable, the caregiver will receive a signed copy of the consent form. Patients are invited to take a copy of the consent home for their review and to discuss study participation with family members, caregivers, their physician, or their clinicians. Each study is overseen by an experienced and licensed physician, usually a specialist in the area being studied. Each patient can expect to visit with this physician and ask questions regarding their condition and the study they are participating in.
How Our Trials Work
Patients will be screened carefully before being allowed to participate in a study. This screening generally includes a physical examination, blood and urine collection, and an ECG. Patients are given all contact information at the initial screening visit. Viking Clinical Research adheres to all articles on Good Clinical Practices as outlined by the International Conference on Harmonization. More importantly, we go beyond professionalism and hope that each study candidate feels "at home" while they are in our clinic. Contact our clinical research center to participate in clinical trials that offer hope to a variety of patients.
Comfort is Our Primary Concern
Sometimes, further screening tests, such as an X-ray, an ophthalmology examination, or a structured interview, may be necessary to determine eligibility. If study-related, there is no charge to the patient for these screening procedures. If there is any question about the benefit of study participation, the questions will be answered to the satisfaction of the patient, the patient's physician, and, if applicable, the patient's caregiver. The patient may quit a study at any time and for any reason, indeed, for no reason. If a patient discontinues a study, there is absolutely no impact on the relationship between patient and physician. Patient safety and comfort are our primary goals. These two components are essential to the outcome of any study.
Viking Clinical Research: A Proven Site for Performance
Viking Clinical Research is committed to accepting only those protocols that we feel we can excel at. Sponsors can expect timely and efficient enrollment, accurate and immediate data capture, and subjects who meet protocol guidelines. Patient safety comes first. Most subjects at our site are research-naïve and often relate that they view a study as a learning experience. Viking has had the distinction of having the first patient-in for several protocols. We are often among the highest enrolling sites, but more often have the highest patient-completion ratio. There is always adequate space, time, and technical connections for CRAs and other sponsor personnel who visit our site. References are available on request.
The Viking Model
Viking Clinical Research is a specialty-focused site that partners with board certified physicians in Psychiatry, Neurology, Pulmonary Medicine, Urology, Family Medicine, and Geriatrics. Each protocol is carefully reviewed by experienced investigators and coordinators to ensure it brings value to patients, sponsors, and medical progress. We accept only protocols we are confident we can enroll quickly, identifying qualified participants early. Sponsors can expect consistent communication, including after hours, and a strong commitment to timelines, data accuracy, and query resolution. Our team keeps momentum strong from start to finish, knowing a site's success depends on every study completed.
