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November 11, 2025

A Brighter Future for Vitiligo: The Role of Dermatology Clinical Trials in Restoring Skin Pigment

Vitiligo affects more than skin—it can impact confidence and daily life. Learn what causes it, how treatments are evolving, and why new dermatology research could bring brighter options for restoring pigment and balance.
October 16, 2025

Prurigo Nodularis: Understanding the Disease Behind the Itch That Won’t Quit

Relentless itch with painful nodules? Prurigo nodularis is a neuroimmune disease—often misdiagnosed and undertreated. Get the science, current therapies, and how Apex Clinical Research trials may finally bring targeted, lasting relief.
September 23, 2025

The Future of Palmoplantar Pustulosis Treatment is Being Written in Clinical Trials

Living with palmoplantar pustulosis (PPP) can make even daily tasks painful. This blog uncovers why current PPP disease treatments fall short—and how dermatology clinical trials may hold the key to longer-lasting relief.
August 18, 2025

Managing Chronic Skin Conditions When Life Gets Busy

Stress and routine disruptions can trigger flare-ups in chronic skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and HS. This blog explores why it happens, how to manage it, and how dermatology clinical trials at Apex Clinical Research Center are working to simplify and improve treatment.
July 11, 2025

Hot Weather, Hot Flare-Ups: Managing Skin Conditions in the Summer Heat

Hot weather can be especially tough for those with chronic skin conditions. From eczema flare-ups to heat-induced hives, sweat and skin irritation often trigger flare-ups that make summer anything but carefree. This blog explores the impact of environmental factors—and how clinical trials are uncovering better treatments.
June 12, 2025

What to Expect When You Join a Clinical Trial

Joining a clinical trial is more than a medical decision—it’s a chance to contribute to the future of skincare. This article pulls back the curtain on what really happens during dermatology research, with expert care, behind-the-scenes details, and insights directly from our Apex research team.

Spanning over several decades as both an RN and leader in Clinical Research, Theresa strives to prioritize the patient experience, whom after all, are our “customers”. In the business of research, our other customers are our pharmaceutical industry colleagues. Quality data and promises kept are paramount to ensuring all customers receive top notch care.

With a passion for leading and developing professional teams, Theresa joined forces with Dr. Jorge Garcia to bring clinical research to the Apex Dermatology & Skin Surgery (apexskin.com) practice. Since 2019, Apex Clinical Research continues to grow and expand, offering an extensive variety of dermatologic studies to our patients in the communities that we serve. Our quality research staff are a big part of why we continue to be sought after by top pharmaceutical companies.

Theresa’s role as VP of Clinical Research Operations is centered around working closely with our site’s team to ensure quality care, excellent data, and positive customer service.

Brooke is dedicated to enhancing patient experience and ensuring high-quality data. Beginning her healthcare career in 2016 as a clinical research nurse at the site level, Brooke later transitioned to a leadership role with a CRO before joining Apex Clinical Research Center in 2023. Brooke currently serves as the site manager at Apex Clinical Research, where she continues to prioritize patient care and data integrity.