Our Principal Investigators For Clinical Trials In Boston

Meet Our

Principal Investigators

Mark Amster, M.D.

DERMATOLOGIST

Dr. Amster is Board Certified in Dermatology and Board Eligible in Internal Medicine. He has conducted numerous clinical trials with over 20 years of research experience.

Richard Black, M.D.

INTERNAL MEDICINE

Dr. Black is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and has conducted numerous clinical trials with over 10 years of research experience.

Meet Our

Clinical Research Coordinator

Stella Schandorf

Lead Research Coordinator

Our clinical research coordinator Stella Schandorf oversees every aspect of the clinical trial. She is GCP certified. She is a skilled Study Coordinator with over 10 years of research experience. Stella Scandorf is a certified MA and received her training at Everest Institute Brighton.

Meet Our

Clinical Research Assistants

Zachary Nelson

Research Assistant

Zachary Nelson received a Bachelor’s degree from Boston University in Biology with a specialization in Cellular Biology, Molecular Biology and Genetics,W and a minor in Psychology. He is certified with GCP and IATA. Zach has experience as a dermatology medical assistant in both front and back office tasks, and has about 4 years experience in sponsor-led investigational product clinical trials involving pain management, anesthesiology, perioperative medicine, dermatology, rheumatology, and hematology. He is proficient in phlebotomy, specimen collection/shipping, and regulatory knowledge.

Grace Zhang

Research Assistant

Grace Zhang works directly with research participants, reviews patient data, and coordinates multiple clinical trials to ensure accuracy and protocol compliance. Passionate about expanding access to care, she is dedicated to helping provide treatment options through clinical research while guiding patients through each step of the study process. Grace studied biology and psychology at Tufts University. Previously, she worked as a dermatology medical assistant, gaining hands-on patient care experience and developing an understanding of skin conditions and treatments.

Eric He

Clinical Research Coordinator

Eric He helps prepare all the necessary paperwork for obtaining informed consent from study participants and manages visits of the study subject, from recruitment to in-clinic visits to documentation. He has experience as a medical assistant in dermatology assisting in medical procedures such as biopsies, cancer removals, and cyst extractions. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular and Cellular Biology from Johns Hopkins University and minored in Computer Science.

Spencer Snowman

Research Assistant

Spencer Snowman is a Clinical Research Coordinator at Metro Boston Clinical Partners, supporting clinical trials through patient recruitment, regulatory coordination, data management, and laboratory processing. He also serves as a Medical Assistant alongside Dr. Mark Amster in a high-volume dermatology practice.

He earned his B.S. in Neuroscience with a Minor in Public Health from Tulane University, where he served as an EMT and Teaching Assistant in anatomical sciences. His work and academic training reflect a strong interest in clinical and translational research, as well as a commitment to pursuing a career in nursing.

Isabella Tabora

Research Assistant

Isabella Tabora supports the team by maintaining accurate study documentation, coordinating subject visits, and assisting with regulatory binders. She is devoted to patient-centered research and improving health outcomes through rigorous, ethical science. She brings experience from previous work as a clinical research assistant on cardiovascular trials. Isabella is currently pursuing a dual degree in Biology and Community Health at Tufts University.