Precision Research Institute (PRI)
Clinical Research Investigators
Our Team
Clinical Research Investigators
Precision Research Institute (PRI) currently employs principal investigators and several sub-investigators.
Precision Research Institute (PRI) also contracts with other specialty physicians to serve as principal investigators in Clinical Trials.All physicians have adequate training on all important rules and regulations in clinical research including:
- Good Clinical Practices (GCP)
- Human subject protection
- Recruitment strategies.
Co-Founder and CEO
Mohamed “Hakeem” Hakim, DBA, MBA
Prior to founding Precision, Dr. Mohamed “Hakeem” Hakim held key positions with several Research Sites as Administrator and Chief Financial Officer. Prior to this, he held senior positions with Bayview Behavioral Campus, San Clemente Hospital and California Pacific Medical Center.
Dr. Hakim holds certificates in several advanced courses including Certified Medical Compliance Officer from San Diego County Medical Association. Certificate in Clinical Trial Administration from University California San Diego, site Operations and SOPs from University of Rochester School of Medicine and How to Manage Site Financials from Clinical Research Site Training Institute.
Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine
TADDESE DESTA, MD
- Over 25 years of Medical and Research Experience.
- Principal Investigator & Medical Director, Precision Research Institute, San Diego, CA
- Private Practice, Digestive Disease Associates, Inc., San Diego, CA
- Colonoscopist, Euclid Endoscopy Center, San Diego, CA
- Hospital Staff, Paradise Valley Hospital, National City, CA
- Hospital Staff, Scripps Hospital, Chula Vista, CA
- Hospital Staff, Sharp Hospital, Chula Vista, CA
- Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine
CARLTON THOMAS, MD
- Over 20 years of Medical and Research Experience.
- Principal Investigator, Precision Research Institute, , San Diego, CA
- Private Practice, Digestive Disease Associates, Inc, San Diego, CA
- Colonoscopist, Euclid Endoscopy Center, San Diego, CA
- Section Chief of Gastroenterology , Eisenhower Medical Center, Rancho Mirage, San Diego, CA
- Private Practice, Rancho Mirage, San Diego, CA
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
CYNTHIA SHAEFFER, MD
- Over 20 years of Medical and Research Experience.
- Principal Investigator, Precision Research Institute, , Chula Vista CA
- Private Practice, Digestive Disease Associates, Inc, Chula Vista, CA
- Colonoscopist , Euclid Endoscopy Center, San Diego, CA
- Colonoscopist , Endoscopy Center of Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA
- Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology
IVAN P. CUBAS, MD
- Over 22 years of Medical and Research Experience.
- Principal Investigator, Precision Research Institute, , San Diego, CA
- Private Practice, Digestive Disease Associates, Inc, San Diego, CA
- Colonoscopist , Euclid Endoscopy Center, San Diego, CA
- Colonoscopist , Endoscopy Center of Chula Vista, Chula Vista, CA
- Board Certified in Gastroenterology
Investigator / Laboratory Director
KATHERINE SHAEFFER, MD
- Over 5 years of Medical and Research Experience.
- Principal Investigator, Precision Research Institute, Navajo, CA
- Physician, Digestive Disease Associates, Inc, Chula Vista, CA
- Colonoscopist , Euclid Endoscopy Center, San Diego, CA
- Board Certified in Gastroenterology