Mesquite, TX
Meet our Principal Investigator’s
Dr. Ajaz Khan, MD
Principal Investigator
Dr. Ajaz Khan, MD, is a Board Certified Family Practice physician with extensive experience in clinical research and patient care. Since joining Epic Medical Research, Dr. Khan has led numerous high-profile clinical trials, contributing to advancements in treatments for COVID-19, asthma, and various other conditions. His diverse background includes emergency medicine, primary care, and clinical coordination, ensuring comprehensive oversight of our research studies. Dr. Khan is committed to maintaining the highest standards of care and precision in all research activities.
Dr. Laquita Shepherd, MD
Principal Investigator
Dr. Laquita Shepherd is a seasoned Principal Investigator at Epic Medical Research, Mesquite, TX. She completed her medical education at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, followed by residencies in Internal Medicine and Family Practice. Board-certified by the American Board of Family Medicine, Dr. Shepherd has extensive experience in clinical research, having led numerous studies on conditions such as eosinophilic asthma, COVID-19, and diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain.
| Ability to scale based off individual protocol need | ACLS and BLS | Bilingual staff (English and Spanish) | -80º/-20ºC Freezers |
| Expedited startup, contract and budget, and enrollment capabilities | Multiple locations with unique patient populations | Lab Technicians | Refrigerators |
| Partnerships with various specialty physicians and medical imaging centers | Sites located within close proximity to major hospitals | Proprietary SOPs, processes and procedures | Continuous temperature monitoring devices |
| CLIA certified laboratory | Crash Carts | Quality Control Systems | Ambient/refrigerated centrifuges |
| Highly educated/experienced and trained staff | Access to multiple EMR and research databases | Quality Assurance Systems/Polysomnography capabilities | Limited access, temperature-controlled, document and drug storage |
| GCP certified/Shipping Dangerous Goods certified | Dedicated Clinical Research staff | Fully calibrated equipment and certificates | DEA drug compliance |
Our Facility
Study Areas
Cutaneous Lupus
Pneumococcal Disease
Asthma
Norovirus
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (Disorder)
Covid-19
Lupus (SLE) [Systemic lupus erythematosus]
Sleep Apnea
NASH (Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis)
Eosinophilic Asthma
Diabetes Type 2 and Obesity
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
