Leadership and Research Team
At Baptist Health, our leadership in clinical research is directly linked to our organizational mission of serving the healthcare needs of patients and communities across Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Clinicians in Baptist Health facilities are currently engaged in hundreds of clinical studies. These studies include Phase I/II/III/IV/PAS, investigational drugs, devices, humanitarian use devices (HUD/HDE), investigator initiated studies, biospecimen, registry, observational, and investigational procedures.

Associate Vice President, Research
859.260.6456
micheal.stephens@bhsi.com

Manager, Research Finance
859.260.4557
kaylee.gaspard@bhsi.com

Manager, Research Regulatory
859.260.6363
melissa.barnes2@bhsi.com

Manager, Clinical Research
859.260.4171
jennifer.buntain@bhsi.com
Manager, Research at Baptist Health Lexington, Corbin and Richmond
859.260.6368
michael.mejia@bhsi.com