Administrative Personnel
Lisa Yeater
Program Manager
(614) 293-7399
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Ms. Yeater provides oversight for all administrative functions within the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery, including financial management, personnel management, marketing, and performance measurements/improvements in the educational, clinical and research aspects of minimally invasive surgery. Additionally, she oversees the administrative activities related to the clinical assistant professorships in minimally invasive surgery and advanced therapeutic endoscopy and GI surgery.
Ozzie Leon
Systems Developer
(614) 293-3027
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Mr. Leon provides computer software, hardware, and network support for Center projects. He supports clinical faculty by taping and editing procedural videos for educational and research purposes. Mr. Leon also oversees teleconferencing and videoconferencing to internal and distant sites.
Sarah Boyer
Educational Program Coordinator
(614) 293-9072
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Ms. Boyer coordinates all education programs related to minimally invasive surgery, including continuing medical education accredited courses, resident/fellow training and medical student courses. Robotics training at The Ohio State University is coordinated through her office as well. Additionally Sarah manages the international visiting scholar program.
Rebecca Dettorre
Research Coordinator
(614) 293-8549
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Ms. Dettorre is responsible for the administrative and data coordination of the clinical research activities of the Center for Minimally Invasive Surgery. She implements and monitors research protocols, recruits study patients, and collects and analyzes data. Ms. Dettorre also facilitates contracts with sponsors and oversees the submission of IRB and external grant applications.
Nilay Shah, M.D.
Post Doctoral Researcher
(614) 293-9964
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Dr. Shah is responsible for the design, coordination and management of research projects, primarily pertaining to NOTES. He develops and implements new protocols in the field of NOTES and advanced laparoscopic/endoscopic surgery.