Our team at Lillestol Research is comprised of a superior staff of clinical research coordinators and clinical trial assistants with years of experience conducting clinical trials, as well as an in-house attorney and administrative staff.
Dr. Lillestol is a board certified Internal Medicine physician in practice since 1977. He began his interest in clinical research in 1990. He has served as a Principal Investigator on more than 100 clinical research trials. Dr. Lillestol earned his Doctorate of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota in 1974. He has received numerous honors and appointments throughout his medical career. He is also a registered Pharmacist in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Mary is a Registered Nurse and graduate of Abbott Northwestern School of Nursing and Golden Valley Lutheran College. She has been involved in clinical research with Dr. Lillestol since 1990. She has served as a Clinical Research Coordinator on multiple trials and continues her clinical research involvement at Lillestol Research as the Vice President/CFO.
Kimberly joined Lillestol Research in 2006 as its Chief Operating Officer. She earned her Juris Doctorate degree from the University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND in 2005. Kimberly also graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Psychology and Chemistry in 2002. Kimberly negotiates clinical trial budgets and contracts, prepares for regulatory submission and is responsible for clinic management/operation.
Mykell joined Lillestol Research in 2009 as the Director of Operations. She serves as Sub-Investigator on all of our clinical trials. Mykell earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree from North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND in 2008. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Nursing from Concordia College, Moorhead, MN in 2004. Mykell works closely with Dr. Lillestol on all of our clinical trials and directly manages the clinical research team.
Susan has acted a Sub-Investigator on Dr. Lillestol's clinical trials since 2004. Susan received her Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies from Marywood University, Scranton, Pennsylvania, in 2004. She is a full-time Certified Physician's Assistant at Dr. Lillestol's primary care clinic, Internal Medicine Associates, located adjacent to Lillestol Research LLC.
John joined Lillestol Research in 2007 as the Director of Study Finances. He earned his Associate of Applied Business Degree from Scottsdale Community College in Scottsdale, AZ in 2006 and is pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration from North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND. John coordinates and manages study finances within the financial team at Lillestol Research.