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Pivotal Research Centers' PhysiciansSun City/ Peoria
Mesa Salt Lake City
Sun City/ Peoria
Dr. Taber joined Pivotal Research Centers as a full time Principal Investigator in 2007.
Deborah Michael, MD Dr. Deborah Michael is a board certified in Internal Medicine (1991) and is in the process of recertification. She completed her internship and medical residency at Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois. Her medical school was University of Illinois, College of Medicine in Chicago. Dr. Michael has been practicing in the field of Internal Medicine and has experience as an Investigator in clinical trials. She has an interest in obesity, hormonal issues (menopause), and cardiac (lipid, etc.) issues. Dr. Michael belongs to several professional societies, has been active in and on numerous committees at John C. Lincoln Hospital, North Mountain, and has been active in the community. Dr. Michael joined Pivotal Research Centers as a full time Principal Investigator in 2008
Robert Rankel, MD, FACS Dr. Robert Rankel earned his Bachelor of Science degree at the University of Notre Dame before receiving his medical degree from Upstate Medical College of the State University of New York. He completed his surgical residency at the Medical College of Wisconsin. After retiring his commission from the United States Army, he has practiced general surgery in Phoenix for the past 27 years. Dr. Rankel was a practicing trauma surgeon for more than 20 years and has chaired Emergency/Disaster Committees, hospital Surgical Departments and Symposia on Trauma Care. Additionally, he is currently pursing a master’s degree in Bioethics. Dr. Rankel joined Pivotal Research Centers as a Sub-Investigator in 2006.
John Newman, MD John Newman, MD is a board certified neurologist. He graduated from Queens University in Canada and performed his Residencies in Neurology in the Baylor University Program in Houston, TX and the Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, MI. He was the Chief Resident in Neurology at the Toronto Western Hospital and completed his Fellowship with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Newman continues a clinical practice in neurology. He has also been involved as a sub-investigator on several research trials over the past three years. Dr. Newman joined Pivotal Research Centers as a part-time sub-investigator in 2007.
Melissa “Christy” Brown, FNP is a board certified Family Nurse Practitioner. She received her Associates in Nursing at Glendale Community College. Christy continued her education while working as a Labor and Delivery Nurse at Good Samaritan Hospital and Banner Thunderbird. She received her Bachelor of Nursing, Masters of Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner from the University of Phoenix. In addition to Pivotal Research, Christy works part time as an OB/GYN Nurse Practitioner and is a member of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing. Christy joined the Pivotal staff in 2006 as a Sub-Investigator.
Mesa Sidney Spector, M.D., Ph.D.
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Dr.
Louise Taber is board certified in Internal medicine. She completed
her medical residency at Maricopa Medical Center in Phoenix and internship
at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital, Greensboro, NC. Her medical school
was University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ. She also
has a Master's degree in Human Development and a BS (Highest Distinction)
in Nutrition, both from the University of Maine, Orono, ME. She is a
Certified Physician Investigator and a Fellow of the American College
of Physicians. She has maintained her certification as a Registered
Dietitian and has a keen interest in obesity, metabolism, endocrinology,
and diabetes. She belongs to several professional societies and has
been active in the community.
Dr.
Sidney Spector is a boarded neurologist and experienced principal investigator
and research scientist. He has published a considerable number of articles
in neural control of movement, Parkinson’s and neuromuscular disease,
both in clinical and basic science. He has performed as a principal
investigator in multiple trials in Alzheimer’s disease and peripheral
neurology. 
Dr.
Vine is a board certified neurologist and maintains an active neurological
practice in the greater Salt Lake City area. Dr. Vine’s investigative
experience spans over 50 clinical trials in CNS and metabolic indications
including Alzheimer’s, diabetic peripheral neuropathy, depression,
anxiety, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, obesity and
insomnia. Dr. Vine attended medical school at Baylor College of Medicine
in Houston, Texas and went on to complete his residency at the University
of Utah. Dr. Vine is a member of the Association of Clinical Neurophysiology.
In addition to holding a license to practice medicine in Utah, Dr. Vine
completed a masters program in chemical engineering. He enjoys mountain
bike riding in the mountains outside his home, music and reading. Dr.
Daniel Vine has been a Principal Investigator at Pivotal since August
of 2004.