72 W 3rd Ave 2nd floor, Columbus, OH 43201

72 W 3rd AVe 2nd floor, Columbus, OH 43201

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Endocrinology Research in Columbus OH

Research That Strengthens the Care We Provide

At Endocrinology Associates, research is an important part of how we care for our patients. Our team conducts clinical research across a range of endocrine and metabolic conditions, building on decades of experience caring for people with complex and changing health needs.

That commitment keeps us closely connected to emerging research, investigational treatments, and new questions in endocrinology. It also reflects the way we approach patient care: with curiosity, experience, and a constant drive to learn more. We want our patients to have a team that does more than provide routine care. We stay actively involved in the research shaping our field so we can continue making thoughtful, evidence-informed decisions with the people who trust us with their health.

Endocrinology Research

Our endocrine lab conducts clinical trials with other companies for a variety of conditions. Clinical trials last from six months to five years or more, with project timelines being based on the complexity of the study. Thanks to the expertise of Dr. Elena Christofides, along with our experienced team of researchers, we can adapt your methodology to ensure that the trial is successfully completed.

If you are interested in our clinical endocrinology research, contact our team to work with us! We work closely with our partner research teams and individual trial participants.

  • Type 1 & 2 Diabetes
  • Obesity (including hypothalamic obesity)
  • Weight loss diets
  • Dyslipidemia (abnormal or elevated cholesterol)
  • Osteoporosis
  • Male hormone replacement therapy
  • Thyroid hormone replacement therapy
  • Pituitary disorders
  • Acromegaly (the body produces too much growth hormone)
  • Cushing’s Syndrome (the body produces too much cortisol)
  • Growth hormone disorders
  • Lipodystrophy (an abnormal distribution of fat)
  • Diabetic kidney disease
  • Monitoring technologies (like CGM, ketone monitoring, and other wearable devices)
  • Medication-specific studies: Insulin (different types)
  • Medication-specific studies: Incretins (GLP-1 — Mounjaro, Ozempic, etc.)

Devices & Technology

At Endocrinology Associates, our endocrinology research covers the very devices our patients use to diagnose and treat certain endocrine-related issues, such as insulin pumps and CGMs. It is important to us that we only recommend medical equipment that we’ve personally vetted, so we know that the suggestions we offer our patients have been thoroughly reviewed and are of the highest quality.

Research Team

Our research team brings together clinical and research professionals who help coordinate and support our clinical trials and ongoing research.

Principal Investigator

Elena A. Christofides, M.D., FACE

Clinical Research Coordinator

Dhuson Srikanthan, BS, CRC

Sub-Investigator

Jena Wilkinson, FNP-C

Clinical Research Coordinator

Sean Barnett, DO

Clinical Research Coordinator

Jordyn Conway, LPN, CRC

Clinical Research Coordinator

Emily Buck, CN

Research Director

Camila Caudy, BS

Chief Operating Officer

Josie Tabacca