Clinical Research Atlanta
Clinical Research Atlanta (CRA) is a premier, dedicated, multi-specialty research center located in the heart of Georgia. Our research facility is located south of Atlanta in Stockbridge, Georgia.
CRA has a strong reputation for exceptional quality of research and outstanding participant recruitment performance. CRA’s success can be attributed to its exceptional staff, professional management, and effective participant recruitment tactics. CRA also enjoys a low staff turn-over rate, which contributes to our efficient operations and steady growth.
Quality care, quality research and a professional, friendly staff are our core values
Who Are We?
Below you will find information about the Clinical Research Staff
Michelle Sowell
Michelle has served CRA as Site Director/President for more than 30 years and continues to support innovative medical therapies through her role at Headlands Research.
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Michelle Sowell has served CRA as Site Director/President for more than 30 years. Today, as the Director of Vaccine for Headlands Research, she continues to support CRA and the advancement of innovative medical therapies.
In her current role as the Director of Vaccine for Headlands Research, Michelle continues to contribute her expertise and support to CRA's mission. Her work primarily focuses on overseeing the development and implementation of vaccine-related research projects.
She remains dedicated to driving progress and ensuring the advancement of medical therapies that improve participant outcomes.
Susan DuPre, CCRC
Susan oversees day-to-day site operations from study start up through close out, bringing more than 20 years of clinical research experience.
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As the Site Operations Director, Susan is responsible for day-to-day activities from study start up through study close out. Susan attended Gordon College, Nursing program, and has over 20 years of clinical research experience. She continues to strive to improve lives every day at Clinical Research Atlanta by ensuring studies offered are cutting edge and are executed with excellence.
Jon Finley, MD
Dr. Finley is an orthopedic surgery specialist with experience across more than 40 clinical studies covering a wide range of conditions and vaccine research.
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Dr. Finley is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Stockbridge, Georgia, and has over 39 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from the Indiana University School of Medicine in 1983. Dr. Finley has been with Clinical Research Atlanta for over four years and has completed over 40 clinical studies across a wide variety of indications. His research experience includes atopic dermatitis, COVID-19, influenza, IBS, migraine, osteoarthritis, pneumococcal, and RSV, as well as smoking cessation and vaccine studies.
Dr. Richard Wright
Dr. Richard Wright is a Board-Certified Internal Medicine Physician with over 25 years of experience providing comprehensive care across Georgia.
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Richard Wright specializes in managing complex chronic conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, men’s health, and infectious diseases.
Dr. Wright earned his M.D. and completed his residency at Morehouse School of Medicine, training at Grady Memorial Hospital.
He has held major leadership roles, including Chief of Staff at Southern Regional Medical Center, and currently serves as Medical Director at Arrowhead Nursing & Rehab and Team Physician with Vitas Hospice.
Dedicated to patient-centered care, Dr. Wright focuses on building trust, addressing health disparities, and leveraging digital health tools for high-quality care.
Mildred Stull, APRN-FNP-C
Mildred brings more than 15 years of clinical research experience, supporting the clinical team and research staff through collaborative leadership.
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Mildred Stull, APRN, FNP-C is a graduate of Clayton State University where she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. She attended North Georgia College and State University, Dahlonega, GA where she received a Master of Science Degree in Nursing, Family Nurse Practitioner. Mildred has over 15 years of clinical research experience as a Sub Investigator on various trials. Mildred continues to support Clinical Research Atlanta as a Sub Investigator with positive leadership and work that is collaborative with both the clinical team and the research staff.
Site is Equipped With:
Storage & reliability
- Secure 2°C–8°C refrigerator monitored 24 hours a day
- -80°C freezer with 24/7 temperature monitoring and backup generator
- -20°C freezer with 24/7 temperature monitoring and backup generator
- Full emergency backup generator
- Locked, temperature-controlled drug storage
Clinical & laboratory
- ECG machines
- Centrifuges (room temperature and refrigerated)
- Spirometry
- Peak flow
- Lab drawing and processing equipment
- PBMC capability
- Microscope
- Emergency medications and oxygen
- Cholestech machines
- Hemoglobin A1C testing
- Calibrated weigh scales (analog and digital)
- IV infusion capability
Access & monitoring
- Major medical center less than two blocks from the site
- Access to radiology and ultrasound facilities, including bone densitometry, mammography, MRI, X-ray, and CT scans
- Access to a uroflow machine
- Dedicated space for monitors with internet, telephone, fax, and copier access, plus easy access to hotels and restaurants
