Who We Are | Alliance Clinical Network

Who We Are

We’re people with a purpose, dedicated to advancing medical innovation and healing technology through groundbreaking research, diligent patient care and strong executive management. Our hands-on management team and medical staff are committed to rapid, efficient trials that bring life-changing drugs to market faster; our research staff brings years and years of “in the trenches” experience conducting Phase 1-4 clinical studies. And each one is dedicated to curing disease and improving individual quality of life.

Our Values

Integrity • Quality • Diversity

Executive Team
Principal Investigators

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer

Anthony Abey

Chief Operating Officer

Ricky de Lemos

Chief Financial Officer

Jason Cunio

Chief Medical Officer

Duane Anderson, MD

Chief Commercial Officer

Pete Beardsley

Interim Chief Human Resources Officer

Angie Noel, SPHR

Vice President, Information Technology & Facilities

Mike Trzcinski

Director of Regulatory & QC

Cheree Delgado

Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer

Anthony Abey

Seasoned industry leader who has brought expertise and deep commitment to building Alliance Clinical into a group of multi-specialty clinical research sites with a proven track record of exceeding enrollment commitments, adhering to study timelines, and delivering quality data.

Chief Operating Officer

Ricky de Lemos

Healthcare and biotech veteran with deep experience planning, executing, and delivering clinical trials and projects across multiple therapeutic areas and regions. Passionate about improving the quality and accessibility of healthcare services and solutions.

Chief Financial Officer

Jason Cunio

Strategic financial leader delivering finance, accounting, and operations that drive scalable growth, support strategic objectives, and deliver bottom-line profit. Subject matter expert in the digital transformation and data-driven decision-making initiatives

Chief Medical Officer

Duane Anderson, MD

Deeply experienced physician dedicated to improving human health by combining innovative new techniques with deep medical insight. Specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, integrative medicine. Certified principal investigator, overseeing hundreds of successful studies with no infractions.

Chief Commercial Officer

Pete Beardsley

Longstanding industry leader, steeped in both CRO and health technology. Wields a strong blend of operational insight and business development acumen. Focused on understanding the client experience and how to continually foster and deepen customer partnerships.

Interim Chief Human Resources Officer

Angie Noel, SPHR

Established human resources professional and operations leader. Fan of high growth environments, results-driven and passionate about supporting business growth through strategic and tactical people initiatives. Author, speaker, and trusted advisor.

Vice President, Information Technology & Facilities

Mike Trzcinski

Visionary senior information technology and cybersecurity executive with extensive expertise in business strategy, security and compliance, budgets, vendor negotiations, acquisitions, and project management. Driver of high-performing teams that deliver cutting-edge and scalable technology solutions and support services.

Director of Regulatory & QC

Cheree Delgado

Principal Investigator, Hope Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Canoga Park
Canoga Park, CA

Hessam Aazami, MD

Principal Investigator, Excel Clinical Research - Alliance Clinical Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Duane Anderson, MD

Principal Investigator, Focus Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical West Hills
West Hills, CA

Leon Barkodar, MD, QME

Principal Investigator, Acclaim Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical San Diego
San Diego, CA

John D. Beckes, DO, PhD

Investigator, Excel Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Tawni Christensen, MD

Investigator, Zenos Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Dallas
Dallas, TX

Bachar Elsaadi, MD

Principal Investigator, Hope Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Canoga Park
Canoga Park, CA

Pedram Ghasri, MD, FAAD

Principal Investigator, 310 Clinical Research - Alliance Clinical Los Angeles
Inglewood, CA

Soheil Hekmat, MD

Investigator, Excel Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Pejman Kharazi, MD

Principal Investigator, Hope Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Canoga Park
Canoga Park, CA

Naghmeh Khodai, MD

Principal Investigator, Zenos Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Dallas
Dallas, TX

James Lilly, MD

Investigator, Zenos Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Dallas
Dallas, TX

Faiz Mirza, MD

Princicipal Investigator

Reza Mohebi, MD

Principal Investigator, Epic Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Lewisville
Lewisville, TX

Manjoo Sharma, MD

Principal Investigator, Hope Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Canoga Park
Canoga Park, CA

Hessam Aazami, MD

Family practice physician affiliated with Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center. Graduated from Universita Degli Studi Di Bologna, Facolta De Medicina E Chirurgia.

Principal Investigator, Excel Clinical Research - Alliance Clinical Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Duane Anderson, MD

Specialist in obstetrics and gynecology and integrative medicine dedicated to improving
human health through research and by combining innovative techniques with deep medical
insight. Graduate of the Loma Linda University School of Medicine. Dr. Anderson has also
served as Alliance Clinical Network’s Chief Medical Officer since May 2023.

Principal Investigator, Focus Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical West Hills
West Hills, CA

Leon Barkodar, MD, QME

Double board-certified in neurology and brain injury medicine. Affiliated with West Hills
Hospital. Graduate of Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University. Neurology
residency at University of California.

Principal Investigator, Acclaim Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical San Diego
San Diego, CA

John D. Beckes, DO, PhD

Internist with more than 20 years in practice, focused on treating stroke, Parkinson’s
disease, coronary artery disease, and other conditions. Graduate of Des Moines University
College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Investigator, Excel Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Tawni Christensen, MD

Emergency Room specialist and Medical Director with longstanding focus on research.
Graduate of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine.

Investigator, Zenos Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Dallas
Dallas, TX

Bachar Elsaadi, MD

Family medicine doctor affiliated with medical facilities Ascension Providence Hospital and Titus Regional Medical Center. Graduated from St. George’s University School of Medicine.

Principal Investigator, Hope Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Canoga Park
Canoga Park, CA

Pedram Ghasri, MD, FAAD

Board certified dermatologist with expertise in medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. Completed medical school and his dermatology residency at the University of California, Irvine.

Principal Investigator, 310 Clinical Research - Alliance Clinical Los Angeles
Inglewood, CA

Soheil Hekmat, MD

Internal Medicine specialist with nearly 5 decades of experience. Graduate of University of the
State of Mexico.

Investigator, Excel Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Pejman Kharazi, MD

Principal Investigator, Hope Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Canoga Park
Canoga Park, CA

Naghmeh Khodai, MD

Obstetrician gynecologist affiliated with UCLA West Valley Medical Centers. Graduated from the Boston University School of Medicine.

Principal Investigator, Zenos Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Dallas
Dallas, TX

James Lilly, MD

Emergency Medicine Specialist with over 20 years in practice. Affiliated with Surepoint
Emergency Centers. Graduate of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.

Investigator, Zenos Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Dallas
Dallas, TX

Faiz Mirza, MD

Gastroenterologist affiliated with Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Hurst-Euless-Bedford. Graduated from McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.

Princicipal Investigator

Reza Mohebi, MD

Graduated from Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. Completed fellowship in cardiovascular disease at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center.

Principal Investigator, Epic Clinical Research – Alliance Clinical Lewisville
Lewisville, TX

Manjoo Sharma, MD

Internal Medicine specialist. Graduated from Bhopal University, Gandhi Medical College.