Dermatology Research Center Inc.

Dr. Leonard J. Swinyer,
M.D., FAAD, CPI

Dr. Swinyer obtained his medical degree at the University of Vermont and completed his dermatology residency program at the University of Oregon. Prior to his dermatology residency program, Dr. Swinyer completed an internal medicine and pathology internship program and practiced medicine in the U.S. Navy. He is board certified in both dermatology and dermatopathology. He and his wife, Thalia, are Vermont natives.

Dr. Douglas M. Woseth, M.D., FAAD

Originally from Minnesota, Doug attended the University of Chicago for undergraduate, medical school and internship, and did his Dermatology Residency at the University of California, Irvine. For the past several years he has been in private practice in Yorba Linda, California as well as a volunteer Clinical Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, Irvine. Of added interest, Doug was a Fulbright Scholar who is fluent in the Turkish language as well as Spanish.

Laurie J. Ellis, FNP, CCTI

Laurie obtained her Bachelor´s Degree in Nursing from Montana State University and worked as a registered nurse in Washington, Minnesota and Salt Lake City. In 1997, she completed her Master´s Degree as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Westminster College. She has practiced as a Nurse Practitioner in both Internal Medicine and Dermatology. She and her husband Dan live in Park City and have three daughters.

Michael R. Swinyer, PA-C
Sub-Investigator

Mike obtained his Bachelor´s Degree from the University of Utah and worked as a certified clinical coordinator in dermatology for six years. In 2004 he completed his Master´s Degree as a Physician Assistant at the University of Utah. He worked at the Veteran´s Hospital prior to joining our practice. He and his wife Dominique live in South Jordan and have two children.

Thalia A. Swinyer
RN, CCRC

Thalia obtained her nursing degree from Jeanne Mance School of Nursing in Vermont. In 1973 she joined her husband as manager of his dermatology practice and they have been working together ever since. In 1979, she and Dr. Swinyer did their first independent research study that was published in 1980 in JAMA. Since then Thalia has coordinated more that 140 clinical trials. She is an ACRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinator. She and "Doc" reside in Holladay and have 2 children and 4 grandchildren.

Laura J. Riley
AA, CCRC

Laura received her associates degree in design from Brooks College in Long Beach and worked as an interior designer prior to joining our staff in 1991. She has been involved in more than 120 clinical trials. She is an ACRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinator and Director of the Dermatology Research Center. She and her husband Billy live in Cottonwood Heights and have 2 children.

Christine B. Pyne
CMA, CCRC

Christine worked as a medical assistant for Dr. Swinyer prior to joining the research team in 2002. She is an ACRP Certified Clinical Research Coordinator and has been involved in more that 60 clinical trials. She is a wonderful asset to our team. She and her husband Gary live in Lehi and have two children.

Kimberly D. Davenport

Kim joined DRC in 2002 as Administrative Assistant. She is our recruiting specialist as well as 3rd party drug dispenser. She is a vital part of the team. She lives in Cottonwood Heights and has three children.

Billy D. Riley
AAS in Accounting

Billy recieved his associates degree in accounting from Salt Lake Community College. He is the Study Manager and Financial Controller for DRC as well as Dr. Swinyer’s office. Prior to joining the team, he was the controller for a land development company for 11 years. He and his wife Laura live in Cottonwood Heights and have 2 children.