Clinical Management Team
Senior Principal Investigator
Dr. Dennis Morrison has been the Senior Principal Investigator since the opening of QPS Bio-Kinetic in 1994. He earned degrees in zoology and English, as well as master degrees in biochemistry and microbiology from the University of Kansas and a doctorate in osteopathic medicine from the Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences. Dr. Morrison has his own practice and over thirty years of experience in obstetrics, women’s healthcare, pediatric, geriatric and family medicine. He continues to be very active in the Springfield medical and civic communities.
Investigator/Sub Investigator
Dr. Thomas Legg has been with QPS Bio-Kinetic since 1994. His education includes degrees from Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri, and from the University of Health Sciences in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Legg is board certified in family medicine and practices in Springfield.
Investigator/Sub Investigator
Dr. Christopher Billings joined QPS Bio-Kinetic in 2000 as Investigator/Sub-Investigator. He earned his B.S. at Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville, Missouri, and his D.O at Oklahoma State University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Dr. Billings practices in Springfield and has extensive experience in pediatric, geriatric and family medicine.
Investigator/Sub Investigator
Dr. Donald Burkindine has been with QPS Bio-Kinetic since 2005. He brings a wealth of knowledge in family medicine in addition to degrees from the University of Missouri-Columbia and earned class rank two at Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. He practices in Springfield in addition to his ongoing role at QPS Bio-Kinetic.
Research Coordinator
Ashley Anderson has been an employee of QPS Bio-Kinetic since March 2008. Prior to her career at QPS Bio-Kinetic she taught a biomedical science course at Missouri State University and worked in one the university’s physiology laboratories while completing her M.S. in cell and molecular biology.
Controller and HR Manager
Kristine Atkeson has over 10 years experience in the accounting field including both the public and private sector. Kris joined QPS Bio-Kinetic in December 2006 as Controller and is responsible for all aspects of the accounting process including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, budget creation and adherence, and monthly, quarterly, and annual tax preparation and reporting. In 2009 she took over human resource responsibilities. Kristina has her B.A. in accounting and M.B.A. from Drury University.
Senior Director of Budgeting and Project Scheduling
Brendon Bourg has become a clear contact in the industry for pharmaceutical industry clients. Brendon has 15 years experience with Phase I clinical research, which gives him the market niche of providing direct and correct insight to all aspects of Phase I clinical research. Prior to joining QPS Bio Kinetic, Brendon graduated with a B.S. in business administration from Missouri State University. As a Senior Director of Budgeting and Scheduling, Brendon provides help to clients of the pharmaceutical industry with his insight into logistics and project management of all sizes and phases of clinical research trials. Brendon has the experience to provide fully-executed and final confidentiality agreements, study contracts, proposals, project management and a guaranteed, accurate scheduling of the 240-bed facility. Brendon is able to provide hands-on experience to clients as he is able to keep accountability, dispense and dose medication to the volunteers.
Company Consultant
Dale Bourg has over 45 years of experience in Phases I, II and III clinical research, and continues to produce high quality results at QPS Bio-Kinetic Clinical Applications, which he co-founded in 1994. His goal has always been to produce accurate and timely enrollment in clinical studies, collect data and specimens as indicated in the study protocol specifications and report the results accurately at a fair and industry competitive cost. His experience and relationships with clients and personnel in the pharmaceutical industry, regulatory agencies and Springfield, Missouri, community has built trust and confidence in Bio-Kinetic Clinical Applications. Dale continues to work closely with the Bio-Kinetic Clinical Applications staff and investigators and serves as a consultant and on the QPS Board of Directors.
Principal Clinical Pharmacokineticist
Thomas Chou joined QPS in 2008 with over 10 years of pharmaceutical industry experience supporting clinical pharmacology and development of new chemical entities. Prior to joining QPS, Chou was a Senior Scientist in Clinical Pharmacology and Drug Dynamics with Forest Research Institute, where he designed and conducted clinical studies to examine ADME, drug-drug interaction, BA/BE and pharmacokinetics properties in healthy subjects and special populations. He was also responsible for performing PK, PD, PK/PD correlation, population PK and population PK/PD analyses, as well as clinical trial simulations. Before working at
Data Management Coordinator
Pamela Houser joined QPS Bio-Kinetic in August of 2003, bringing with her over 15 years of experience in sales and customer service. As the Data Management Coordinator, Pamela supervises both full-time and part-time employees through every aspect of the data management department. She is responsible for ensuring QC of clinic data, data transcription into case reports and QC of all case reports are completed on time. Pamela and the data management team understand the need for exceptional time-management skills by consistently providing excellent customer service, timely data reports and outstanding verification processes for source and case report forms. She and the whole team work diligently to ensure quality reports through strict adherence to client protocols, standard operating procedures and data entry guidelines.
Regulatory and IRB Coordinator/QA Manager
Jennifer Kennedy joined QPS Bio-Kinetic in 2005. In her role as Manager of QA, Regulatory Affairs and IRB, she assists with the development, implementation, management and continual improvement of an effective quality assurance program. She also serves as a regulatory resource for investigators, clients and co-workers with an extensive understanding of human subject research regulations and federal guidance documents, and serves as a daily link between the IRB and the research team. Jennifer studied molecular biology at San Jose State University while working in R&D at Sequetech. Since joining the QPS Bio-Kinetic team, Jennifer has become a member of the National Association of IRB Managers (NAIM) and the Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS) and has received certification from the OHRP and NIH in Human Research Protection Policies.
Vice President and Head of Global Clinical Research Services
After obtaining his Ph.D. in pharmaceutics from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 1984, S. Peter King began his career at DuPont Pharmaceuticals. He has held management positions in the areas of bioanalysis, preclinical and clinical pharmacokinetics at Cephalon, Inc., Wyeth-Ayerst Research and Aventis/Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals. King has over 21 years of industry experience supporting discovery and development of new chemical entities, both small organic molecules and biologics. He has been involved in supporting submissions of numerous INDs, and four NDAs and has served as the drug development project team leader and DMPK representative on numerous drug development project teams.
Research Coordinator Director
Danielle Mobley obtained a B.S. in biology and chemistry from Drury University. While in college she worked as a Phase III Research Intern and an Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Assistant. Danielle began working as a Research Coordinator at QPS Bio-Kinetic in October 2005. Shortly after which, she was promoted to Research Coordinator Director. Danielle’s experience has lead to an extensive knowledge of the industry. She is well-versed and able to answer most questions. In addition, Danielle is well organized, extraordinarily detail-oriented and possesses impeccable time-management skills. She assumes responsibilities for all aspects of conducting clinical trials and works diligently to ensure strict protocol, CFR and ICH GCP adherence.
Vice President and General Manager
Mark Slama, as a clinical research professional, started working in clinical operations over 20 years ago to become a successful international executive business leader. While living and working in both Europe and North America he gained experience in many areas of clinical operations from quality control and study coordinator roles, to CRA, project management and clinical development, to managing multi-disciplinary teams and finally leading business units as Vice President and General Manager of QPS Bio-Kinetic. Mark has a B.A. in organizational management from Concordia University.
Director of Finance and Facility Scheduling
Dan Werth has degrees in both accounting and business administration with over 25 years of experience in both fields. He has been an exceptional asset to QPS Bio-Kinetic since he began in June of 1995. He also has over 20 years of experience in the pharmaceutical research industry. His understanding and knowledge of clinical conduct has been an indispensable factor in the success of the company. He adheres to all internal SOPs while also ensuring that all protocol and ICH GCP guidelines are also followed. His attention to the smallest details is extraordinary. He has an exceptional ability to manage his time between the financial side of QPS Bio-Kinetic and the clinical trial side. His unique ability to be a jack-of-all-trades makes him an inimitable member of the team.
Director of Clinical Operations
Regina Werth is an essential employee of QPS Bio-Kinetic, having been with the company since August of 1994. As Director of Clinical Operations she supervises every aspect of each clinical procedure. She manages a number of full-time and part-time employees to ensure that they also adhere strictly to all protocol and ICH GCP guidelines. She also oversees the collection, processing and shipment of all biological samples. She shows an amazing dedication to her work and even more so in her exceptional ability to guarantee that sponsor deadlines are met to satisfaction. Her knowledge of the many facets of conducting a successful clinical trial is tremendous and her skills as a phlebotomist are equal. She has also been on the board of advisors for one of the local colleges since 1999.
