10-19-19: Jeaneen Pointer, Chief Strategy Officer at Lynn Health Science Institute and Carlos Blanco, CEO.
This week on The Rise & Thrive OSJ Radio Hour, Saturdays 9:05 a.m. on The Eagle, KZLS 1640AM or listen in on the OSJ app and website “Home Page” anytime! Lynn Health Science Institute is conducting several medical trials for you or your family members. Tune in to find out all the where, when and hows. In-studio: Left to right: Jeaneen Pointer, Chief Strategy Officer at Lynn Health Science Institute; and Carlos Blanco, CEO.
Carlos Blanco is the Chief Operating Officer for the Lynn Health Science Institute. He is a graduate of the University of Oklahoma with more 23 years of research experience and over 20 years of Clinical Trials experience. Mr. Blanco is responsible for the operation of the Lynn Institute’s seven clinical research sites. He is the co-author of 14 research publications and has worked on more than 100 clinical trials.
Jeaneen Pointer is the Chief Strategy Officer for the Lynn Institute. She has more than 24 years in the fields of public relations and marketing. She develops strategies and plans designed to educate and inform the public about the Lynn Institute’s work and the importance of clinical trials.
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