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January 14, 2026

The Hidden Burden of Psoriasis: What Symptoms Reveal—and What Patients Wish People Knew

Psoriasis affects more than what you can see. From constant discomfort to emotional strain, many symptoms go unnoticed. This article explores the hidden burden patients live with—and why understanding these experiences is shaping better psoriasis treatments and research.
December 10, 2025

When Your Skin Needs New Answers: How Dermatology Research Helps Create Them

Your skin is always changing—and sometimes those changes raise questions without easy answers. This blog explores how dermatology research and clinical trials turn real patient experiences into new insights and better treatments, showing why your skin’s story plays a powerful role in shaping future care.
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.

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.