Dr. Chappel, a Board Certified Family Practice Physician, has been practicing medicine in Osceola County since 1980. He is the owner and Primary Investigator for FPA Clinical Research, as well as Medical Director of his Specialized Care Team for 5 Nursing Homes. After graduating from Medical School at Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Chappel joined the U.S. Navy and completed his Residency at Naval Regional Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fl. He transferred to NARMC in Pensacola, FL to become a clinical instructor in the Department of Family Medicine. In 1982, he left the Navy, relocated in Kissimmee and opened Family Practice Associates, which grew to be an extremely successful medical practice. In 1989 he expanded his practice to include FPA Clinical Research and he has been conducting clinical trials continually since then.
Additionally, Dr.Chappel is a nationally recognized Medical Lecturer; representing several major pharmaceutical companies such as Sarnoff-Aventis, Oscient, Abbott, Glaxo Smith Kline, Atherotech and Novartis. His knowledge and insight into the pharmaceutical field have proven to be extremely beneficial in the research arena, leading many established pharmaceutical companies to seek out FPA Clinical Research for the conduct of their clinical trials.
In addition to being a well respected and sought-after physician, Dr. Chappel is also a very accomplished athlete. He competed nationally in Triathlons for many years and was an All-American Triathlete. He finished the Hawaiian Ironman World Championship Triathlon 6 times.
Keron Ferguson, MD Sub-Investigator
Dr. Ferguson is a Board Certified Family Practice Physician, who graduated from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, NJ. She also completed a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine and became Board Certified in Gerontology in January 2008. In addition to being a Sub-Investigator for FPA Clinical Research, she is a member of Specialized Care Team, treating patients in 5 area nursing homes.
Dr. Ferguson is an integral part of the FPA Clinical Research team, working closely with the coordinators and other Investigators for many of the ongoing clinical trials.
Todd McCoy, P-Ac Sub-investigator
Mr. McCoy is an integral part of the FPA Clinical Research team. He is Physicians Assistant who earned his Associate of Health Science degree from Kettering College of Medical Arts in Kettering, Ohio in 1991. After graduating, he relocated to Kissimmee and became a well respected member of the Family Practice Associates team. In addition to treating patients in the office based practice, Mr. McCoy see patients in 5 area nursing homes and is a well versed Sub-Investigator for FPA Clinical Research. His knowledge of Clinical trials is paramount in making him a huge asset to our clinical research team.
Our Administrators
Jeffrey G. Cannon Chief Financial Officer
Mr. Cannon is our Chief Financial Officer, coming to us all the way from Indiana. Upon graduating from Tufts University in the Boston area of Massachusetts, Mr. Cannon went on to become the General Manager of a specialty truck brokerage operation in Indianapolis, Indiana. Prior to joining FPA Clinical Research in 2006, he was the Chief Financial Officer of a golf course chemical and fertilizer distributing company, also based in Indianapolis. His accomplishments in running, biking and swimming have afforded him much success in his competitions of Triathlons both here in Florida as well as Illinois and Indiana.
Sara Albert, R.Ph., C.Ph. Director Clinical Operations
Mrs. Albert is a Registered Consultant Pharmacist, whose pharmaceutical background includes retail as well as hospital pharmacy. She graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Pharmacy from Florida A & M University College of Pharmacy in Tallahassee. During the time that she was the Director of Pharmacy at Humana Hospital Lucerne, she was the Chairman of the hospital based Investigational Review Board. In addition to being the Director of Pharmacy Services for the Orlando/East Coast Division of Eckerd Drugs, she worked as a pharmacist for Prescriptions Unlimited in St. Cloud. Her varied professional experience and medication knowledge bring much to the FPA Clinical Research team.
Mark Weimer Director Special Projects/Technology Manager
Mr. Mark Weimer is in charge of all FPA Clinical Research Special Projects as well as being the Technology specialists for the facility. He comes to us after 31 years in government as well as private business; with experience in administration, human resources, risk management and fiscal management. He also is highly skilled and sought after as a professional/personal coach and mentor. He has a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Behavioral Human Science and is a graduate of the FBA National Academy. His vast business experience and knowledge speaks volumes for his value to all of us at FPA Clinical Research.
Our Clinical Staff
Jose Perez, MD Director Clinical Services/Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
Dr. Perez graduated Cum Laude from Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Maestra in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He completed post graduate studies in Internal Medicine, OB/GYN services, Surgery as well as Pediatrics at Hospital Universitapia Jose Maria in Cabral y Baez , Dominican Republic prior to moving to Florida.
Dr. Perez has been conducting clinical research with FPA Clinical Research for the past 3 years, coming to us from Quest Laboratories. His hospital, medical lab and phlebotomy experience have proven to be invaluable in his positions of Director Clinical Services as well as Lead Clinical Research Coordinator. Dr. Perez is bi-lingual, being fluent in English as well as Spanish.
Troy Koenig, LPN Associate Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
Mr. Koenig is a Licensed Practical Nurse who received his degree from Technical Education Center Osceola (TECO) here in Osceola County. During his final semester at TECO, he was awarded the school's Clinical Excellence Award. Prior to joining the FPA Clinical Research team, Mr. Koenig worked in Nursing Home Administration as well as Hospital Administration. He has been conducting clinical research for over 5 years and has continued to provide quality patient care for all of our research subjects.
Maria Reynoso, MA Clinical Research Coordinator
Mrs. Reynoso graduated from National School of Technology in Miami Fl with a Medical Assistant Certification. She has a long background in the medical field, with experience ranging from physician office management to Emergency Room nursing to Clinical Research. She has been coordinating clinical trials for 12 years, with 10 years experience in a Phase 1 research facility. She has been a valued member of the FPA Clinical Research team for one and a half years. Mrs. Reynoso is bilingual, being fluent in English as well as Spanish.
Esther Santiago, LPN Clinical Research Coordinator
Mrs. Santiago obtained her Licensed Practical Nursing degree from Orlando Technical College in Orlando FL. She has been an invaluable clinical research coordinator for over 2 years with FPA Clinical Research. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.
Michelle Ramirez Assistant Clinical Research Coordinator
Ms. Ramirez is a Medical Assistant, graduating from Florida Technical College (FTC) in Orlando; FL. Ms. Ramirez came to FPA Clinical Research as an intern thru FTC's Medical Assistant Intern Program. After completion of her internship, she stayed on as an assistant clinical research coordinator. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. Her sincere approach to patient care makes her an excellent coordinator and a true asset to the FPA Clinical Research team.
Our Marketing, Recruitment and Office Staff
Courtney Chappel Marketing Manager
Ms. Chappel is a graduate of the University of Florida, with a Bachelor of Science degree. She has been with the company for over 2 years and has advanced in the company from patient recruitment coordinator to Marketing Manager. She works closely with the sponsor companies and Clinical Research Organizations to bring our study information out to the community and potential patients.
Yaira Rivera Patient Recruitment Coordinator
Ms. Rivera is our Patient Recruitment Coordinator and came to us with an extensive business background. Previously she was an office manager for a large underground utilities company as well as an administrative assistant for a medical office practice. Currently, in addition to her full time employment responsibilities, Ms. Rivera attends classes at the University of Phoenix. Ms. Rivera is bilingual in English as well as Spanish.
Heather Sanchez, MA - AS Clinical Research Coordinator/Patient Recruiter Coordinator
Mrs. Sanchez is a Medical Assistant, graduating from Florida Metropolitan University. Prior to joining the Clinical Research team, Mrs. Sanchez was a Medical Assistant for Family Practice Associates. Her experience in patient interaction has positively positioned her to be a successful patient recruiter and clinical research coordinator.
Jennifer Graxirena Data Management Specialist
Ms. Graxirena has 9 years experience in the medical field, with 8 of them being in physician office management. She has been in the clinical research field for 2 years and heads up the Regulatory Department for FPA Clinical Research. Being fluent in English as well as Spanish has been a great benefit to our team. Jennifer is also a public Notary.
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Dr. Chappel, a Board Certified Family Practice Physician, has been practicing medicine in Osceola County since 1980. He is the owner and Primary Investigator for FPA Clinical Research, as well as Medical Director of his Specialized Care Team for 5 Nursing Homes. After graduating from Medical School at Indiana University School of Medicine, Dr. Chappel joined the U.S. Navy and completed his Residency at Naval Regional Medical Center in Jacksonville, Fl. He transferred to NARMC in Pensacola, FL to become a clinical instructor in the Department of Family Medicine. In 1982, he left the Navy, relocated in Kissimmee and opened Family Practice Associates, which grew to be an extremely successful medical practice. In 1989 he expanded his practice to include FPA Clinical Research and he has been conducting clinical trials continually since then. 
Dr. Ferguson is a Board Certified Family Practice Physician, who graduated from Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in Piscataway, NJ. She also completed a fellowship in Geriatric Medicine and became Board Certified in Gerontology in January 2008. In addition to being a Sub-Investigator for FPA Clinical Research, she is a member of Specialized Care Team, treating patients in 5 area nursing homes.
Mr. McCoy is an integral part of the FPA Clinical Research team. He is Physicians Assistant who earned his Associate of Health Science degree from Kettering College of Medical Arts in Kettering, Ohio in 1991. After graduating, he relocated to Kissimmee and became a well respected member of the Family Practice Associates team. In addition to treating patients in the office based practice, Mr. McCoy see patients in 5 area nursing homes and is a well versed Sub-Investigator for FPA Clinical Research. His knowledge of Clinical trials is paramount in making him a huge asset to our clinical research team.
Mr. Cannon is our Chief Financial Officer, coming to us all the way from Indiana. Upon graduating from Tufts University in the Boston area of Massachusetts, Mr. Cannon went on to become the General Manager of a specialty truck brokerage operation in Indianapolis, Indiana. Prior to joining FPA Clinical Research in 2006, he was the Chief Financial Officer of a golf course chemical and fertilizer distributing company, also based in Indianapolis. His accomplishments in running, biking and swimming have afforded him much success in his competitions of Triathlons both here in Florida as well as Illinois and Indiana.
background includes retail as well as hospital pharmacy. She graduated Cum Laude with a BS in Pharmacy from Florida A & M University College of Pharmacy in Tallahassee. During the time that she was the Director of Pharmacy at Humana Hospital Lucerne, she was the Chairman of the hospital based Investigational Review Board. In addition to being the Director of Pharmacy Services for the Orlando/East Coast Division of Eckerd Drugs, she worked as a pharmacist for Prescriptions Unlimited in St. Cloud. Her varied professional experience and medication knowledge bring much to the FPA Clinical Research team.
Dr. Perez graduated Cum Laude from Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Maestra in Santiago, Dominican Republic. He completed post graduate studies in Internal Medicine, OB/GYN services, Surgery as well as Pediatrics at Hospital Universitapia Jose Maria in Cabral y Baez , Dominican Republic prior to moving to Florida.
Mr. Koenig is a Licensed Practical Nurse who received his degree from Technical Education Center Osceola (TECO) here in Osceola County. During his final semester at TECO, he was awarded the school's Clinical Excellence Award. Prior to joining the FPA Clinical Research team, Mr. Koenig worked in Nursing Home Administration as well as Hospital Administration. He has been conducting clinical research for over 5 years and has continued to provide quality patient care for all of our research subjects. 
