Number 1 in enrollment in the ACTIVE Study from June 2005 to March 2006. Principal Investigator: J. 
NGHC Research
Our mission is to provide the patients of Northeast Georgia with the newest and most innovative therapies in the treatment of cardiovascular and peripheral diseases. We conduct research in compliance with the guidelines of Good Clinical Practice in the Code of Federal Regulations, and in compliance with the policy and procedures of the Institutional Review Board.
Title 21 – Food & Drugs Good Clinical Practice Parts 11, 50, 54, 56, 312, 314
Title 45 – Public Welfare Part 46 Protection of Human Subjects
ICH Guidelines
Research Staff
J. Jeffrey Marshall, M.D., F.A.C.C., S.C.A.I.
Director of ResearchA leader in the field of clinical research. Dr. Marshall has over 20 years of experience in conducting clinical trials. He has held appointments at Crawford Long Hospital of Emory University, Atlanta VA Medical Center, and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Gina Nesbit, R.N., C.C.R.C.
Research ManagerMs. Nesbit has 6 years of experience in conducting clinical trials. Her prior experience includes conducting clinical trials at Crawford Long Hospital of Emory University, as well as, nursing in CCU, CVICU and MICU at Crawford Long Hospital of Emory University.
Email:gnesbit@ngheartcenter.com
Donna Patrick, R.N.
Research NurseMs. Patrick has over 1 year of experience in conducting clinical trials. Her prior experience includes supervisor in the ER at Northeast Georgia Medical Center and legal nurse consultant.
Email:dpatrick@ngheartcenter.com