Oncology Research

Oncology Research

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Cancer Research

Clinical research is required for the development of new drugs, surgical procedures, devices and other therapies designed to address a wide variety of health conditions faced by cancer patients. The LifeBridge Health Department of Oncology Research conducts cutting-edge clinical research and provides the opportunity for patients to participate.



What sets us apart

Our oncologists partner with National Cancer Institute (NCI) oncology cooperative groups and collaborate with major pharmaceutical sponsors to offer impactful clinical trials. With three research locations to choose from your participation in our trial can be convenient and close to your home.

Our clinical trials offer patients:

  • Nurses dedicated to our clinical trials that support our patients and participants

  • Access to novel therapies

  • Access to state-of-the-art therapies

  • Access to emerging therapies



Who We Are

Important points of contact for anyone wishing to become part of an oncology research trial:

 

Melissa Loomis, CCRP

Research Program Coordinator

410-601-9083

mloomis@lifebridgehealth.org

 

Karen Oleszewski, RN, MS, AOCN

Oncology Research Nurse Manager

410-601-6120

koleszewski@lifebridgehealth.org

 

Judy Bosley, RN, BSN, CCRP

Oncology Research Nurse

410-601-6120

jbosley@lifebridgehealth.org

 

Pamela Nickoles, RN, BSN, CCRP

Oncology Research Nurse

410-601-6120

pnickole@lifebridgehealth.org

 

Brittany Layfield, RN

Oncology Research Nurse

410-871-7487

blayfield@lifebridgehealth.org

 

Jean Marks

Oncology Research Nurse

410-871-7467

jmarks@lifebridgehealth.org



 

Active Clinical Trials

Below is a list of active LifeBridge Health adult cancer research trials.
Click the "Department" dropdown menu to filter by specific types of cancer research.