Sandra Davis

Vice President, Endovascular Services and Research

Sandra L. Davis is Vice President of Endovascular Services and Research at the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch, Chicago , Illinois . Ms. Davis has over 20 years of experience in healthcare administration and clinical research. Throughout her career Ms. Davis has been involved with the multiple phases of Neuroresearch and Oncology research, including both drug and device trials. She has extensive experience in data collection and management, navigating the regulatory process, and contract preparation for trial activites.

Ms. Davis received her certificate in radiologic technology from the West Virginia University Hospitals School of Radiologic Technology in 1988, her B.A. from West Virginia University in 1992, and her M.B.A. from Northern Illinois University in 1997. She has multiple advanced certifications which include radiology administration, mammography, and magnetic resonance imaging.

Ms. Davis is a member of Neurosurgery Executives Resource Value and Education Society (NERVES), the Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP), the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA), the American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE), the Association of Healthcare Radiology Administrator (AHRA), and the Medical Group Management Association (MGMA). As a member of the community, Ms. Davis actively supports the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the Alzheimer's Association, and the American Cancer Society.

Michelle Catalano

Clinical Research Coordinator

Michelle Catalano is a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch, Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Catalano has over four years of experience in clinical research.

Since joining CINN in 2003, Ms. Catalano has been been the primary coordinator of the post approval phase of the Charite Artificial Disc Study, the Penumbra Study for treatment of ischemic stroke through endovascular clot removal, and the TFAS Study for treatment of spinal stenosis through facet joint replacement.

Ms. Catalano received a BS in biology from Loyola University, Chicago, Illinois in 1995. In addition to her research experience, she has over 8 years of diverse business experience in positions of progressively increasing responsibilities.

Ms. Catalano is a member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals and an active volunteer with The CINN Foundation Associates, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with neurologic disorders through basic and clinical research, education and community outreach. Her interests include listening to live music, dancing, reading, traveling and playing with her dog.

Grant S. Griffin

Clinical Research Coordinator

Grant S. Griffin is a Clinical Research Coordinator at the Chicago Institute of Neurosurgery and Neuroresearch, Chicago, IL.

A native of New Hampton, IA, Mr. Griffin received a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA in May 2005. Following graduation, Mr. Griffin entered healthcare and became a National Certified Phlebotomy Technician, IDPH Nurse Aide, and American Heart Association Healthcare Provider. He earned his CPR and AED Certification with additional training in EKG and respiratory therapy. Mr. Griffin completed formal clinical research training through the Northwestern Center for Clinical Research of the Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL.

Mr. Griffin joined the CINN Research Team in 2007 and has primary coordinator responsibility of several clinical projects, including the MAPS Trial evaluating coils for treatment of intracranial saccular aneurysms, NPH Registry for collection of data on treatments and outcomes of Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus patients, and the Sapphire WW Registry for evaluation of the effects of procedural treatment of carotid artery disease.

Mr. Griffin is an Associate Member of The CINN Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with neurologic disorders through basic and clinical research, education, and community outreach. He is also a new member of the Wilmette Community Band. Previously, Mr. Griffin devoted efforts to Literacy Chicago, Community Health Clinic, International Museum of Surgical Science, Evanston Medical Reserve Corps, and the Evanston Historical Society. He enjoys reading, watching films, and spending assorted time with his wife, Amanda, his dog, Sophie, and his family and friends in both Chicago and Iowa.