Team

Kathleen Brady, M.D., Ph.D.

Grant Principal Investigator (Contact PI)
bradyk@musc.edu

Dr. Brady has been the principal investigator (PI) of the Southern Consortium Node of the Clinical Trials Network since our initial funding in 2000. Dr. Brady is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in addiction psychiatry and has over 30 years experience in addictions research. More information

Kelly Barth, DO

Grant Principal Investigator
stephen@musc.edu

Dr. Barth is a dually trained internist and addictions psychiatrist. Although relatively new to CTN, Dr. Barth has over 10 years experience in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment and research. She is the director of MUSC’s regional Project ECHO for OUD and MUSC’s Pain Rehabilitation Program. She will also be the Lead Investigator for CTN0107.

Susan Sonne, PharmD

Director of the Protocol Management and Administration Core/Node Coordinator/Co-Investigator
sonnesc@musc.edu

Dr. Sonne is a board-certified psychiatric pharmacist, who has been part of the SCN since our initial funding in 2000. She has run numerous clinical trials through the CTN, and has worked to identify site investigators and research teams for other SCN studies. She works closely with local site investigators and serves as liaison between the investigators and the CCTN. She also supervises protocol managers/QA specialists to ensure appropriate support to investigative teams.

Louise Haynes, MSW

Director of Community Liaison Core/Co-Investigator
hayneslf@musc.edu

Ms. Haynes has served as the SCN’s Community Liaison for the last 20 years, ensuring effective communication between the community treatment providers and the academic community.

Therese Killeen, Ph.D., APRN-BC

Director of the Training/Dissemination/Implementation Science Core/Co-Investigator
killeent@musc.edu

Dr. Killeen is a an advanced practice nurse and nurse researcher, who has been part of the SCN since we were initially funded in 2000. She has run a number of CTN studies, and has also served as one of our primary trainers and dissemination experts.

Jenna McCauley, Ph.D.

Co-Investigator
mccaule@musc.edu

Dr. McCauley is a clinical psychologist who has led efforts to disseminate best practices in opioid prescribing to dental professionals. She will be part of the Training/Dissemination/ Implementation Science Core.

Angie Moreland, Ph.D.

Co-Investigator
moreland@musc.edu

Dr. Moreland is a clinical psychologist with expertise in adaptation, implementation and dissemination of evidence-based treatments. She will complete the Training/Dissemination/ Implementation Science Core.

Connie Guille, M.D.

Co-Investigator
guille@musc.edu

Dr. Guille is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in addictions and women’s health. She is the site principal investigator for CTN0080.

Erin McClure, Ph.D.

Co-Investigator
mccluree@musc.edu

Dr. McClure is a clinical psychologist who has been part of the CTN for the last 10 years. She has significant experience using technology to collect data from participants. She will be the National Project Director for CTN0107.

Ralph Ward, Ph.D.

Co-Investigator
wardrc@musc.edu

Dr. Ward is a statistician who will aid SCN investigators in conducting secondary data analyses of CTN studies. He will also provide statistical support in the development of SCN generated CTN concepts and protocols. He will work with Dr. Sonne on the Protocol Management and Administration Core.

Lindsey Jennings, M.D.

Co-Investigator
jennil@musc.edu

Dr. Jennings is a physician in the MUSC Emergency Department. She will be the site Principal Investigator for CTN0099.

Karen Hartwell, M.D.

Co-Investigator
hartwelk@musc.edu

Dr. Hartwell is a board-certified addiction psychiatrist who has expertise in neuroimaging and transcranial magnetic stimulation. She will work on the development of CTN0108 and will serve as the Principal Investigator for the MUSC site.

Les Lenert, M.D., MS, FACP, FACMI

Co-Investigator
lenert@musc.edu

Dr. Lenert is the Chief Research Information Officer at MUSC and the Director of Biomedical Informatics (BMIC). He has significant expertise in pulling and analyzing information from the electronic health record (EHR). He will be part of the Health Technology Core.

Chris Metts, M.D.

Co-Investigator
mettsch@musc.edu

Dr. Metts is a clinical pathologist and informatician who specializes in tools for low cost integration of mobile applications into clinical research. He will be part of the Health Technology Core.

Ann Lefebvre, MSW

Co-Investigator
lefebvre@musc.edu

Ms. Lefebvre is a licensed social worker and the Director of the SC Area Health Education Center (SC AHEC), and has extensive experience working with primary care providers in rural areas to enhance the adoption of evidence-based practices. She will co-lead the Community Liaison Core with Louise Haynes.

Karen Cropsey, PsyD

Co-Investigator
kcropsey@uabmc.edu

Dr. Cropsey has been a part of the CTN for the last 10 years. She has collaborated with the SCN on a number of projects and will be part of the Community Liaison Core. More information