Meet our team

Giralt Yanez, MD

Principal Investigator

Board Certified Internal Medicine Doctor /FMG. PI has more than 15 years of experience conducting Clinical Trials. He is a surgeon from Cuba and, he has done more than 200 clinical trials during his entire career as an Investigator. His passion, dedication, professionalism and extreme care of his patients is remarkable.  

Specialization:

Internal Medicine • Clinical Trials

Experience:

15+ Years

Clinical Trials:

200+ Conducted

Barbara Rivas, ARNP

Sub-Investigator

Barbara Rivas is an experienced Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with more than 30 years in Family Medicine. She has over 5 years of experience participating in clinical trials as a Sub-Investigator, supporting patient care and research protocols. Her dedication, professionalism, and compassionate approach to patients make her a valued member of the research team.

Specialization:

Family Medicine • Clinical Research

Experience

30+ Years in Medicine

Clinical Trials:

5+ Studies

Mayelin Alvarez, APRN, FNP-BC

Sub-Investigator

Mayelin Alvarez is a Board-Certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Sub-Investigator at Innova Pharma Research. She brings extensive experience in pulmonology, clinical research, and patient care, currently serving in advanced practice roles at Kendall Regional Medical Center. With a strong background in nursing leadership, patient advocacy, and clinical coordination, Mayelin is dedicated to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while contributing to innovative research initiatives

Specialization:

Family Medicine • Clinical Research

Experience

20+ Years in Medicine

Clinical Trials:

10+ Studies

Danay Reyes

Site Administrator/Regulatory Specialist

Lazara D. Reyes has more than 20 years of experience in management, leadership, and clinical research administration. She plays a key role in overseeing regulatory compliance and ensuring that all studies follow strict clinical research standards. Her professionalism, dedication, and organizational expertise make her an essential part of the Innova Pharma Research team.

Specialization:

Clinical Research Administration • Regulatory Compliance • Study Coordination

Experience:

20+ Years in Management & Clinical Research

Clinical Trials:

Regulatory Oversight & Study Administration

Mario Llobet

Site Director

Mario Llobet has more than 18 years of experience in clinical research and over 10 years as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC). Throughout his career, he has contributed to the successful management and coordination of Phase 1–4 clinical trials. His extensive experience in study operations and patient care makes him a valuable leader at Innova Pharma Research.

Specialization:

Clinical Trial Management • Study Coordination • Site Operations

Experience

18+ Years in Clinical Research

Clinical Trials:

Phase 1–4 Clinical Trials Experience