Your Local Research Partner

M3 Wake Research Tucson, a key site within the M3 Wake Research network, specializes in conducting clinical trials across various indications, dedicated to advancing our understanding of different disorders and improving patient care.  

The clinical research unit plays a crucial role in supporting these clinical trials and studies aimed at developing new treatments and improving healthcare. Each clinical study is designed to test new treatments and interventions, and participation is voluntary with an informed consent process. Specific details about a patient’s medical history are key in determining eligibility for research studies.  

If you are interested in a specialty or study not currently listed, complete our general survey to stay up-to-date with current and upcoming studies.

Meet the Team

At M3 Wake Research Tucson, our professional medical team includes board-certified physicians experienced in conducting clinical research as principal investigators and coordinators, ensuring that all participants are comfortable with the protocol, procedures, and experience leading patient care. Meet our knowledgeable team to learn who you’ll be working with during a clinical research trial in Tucson, Arizona.  

Principal Investigator 

Endocrinology

Board-certified endocrinologist with 25+ years of experience in clinical care and research. Dr. Alster has led numerous trials in diabetes, obesity, and thyroid disease and is known for his collaborative evidence-based approach to protocol execution.

Principal Investigator 

Internal Medicine, Nephrology

Board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology, Dr. Mutterperl brings over 50 years of medical experience. He has led multiple trials in vaccines, nephrology, and neurology, and has served on local and national committees overseeing care quality and utilization.

Sub-Investigator 

Naturopathic/Wellness

Retired naturopathic physician and psychiatric physician assistant with over 30 years of clinical experience and 4+ years as a sub-investigator. Autumn is deeply rooted in the Tucson community and passionate about expanding awareness and access to clinical trials.

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Site Director

Namrata Oza has over 5 years of clinical research experience during which she successfully managed numerous clinical trials from study initiation to completion, ensuring high quality data collection, and analysis. She has experience in Phase II – IV drug trials, investigator-initiated trials, observational trials, device trials in Dermatology, Diabetes, Infectious Disease, Pulmonary, and Vaccines. She bridges compassionate care with the day-to-day research of groundbreaking, innovative treatments that pave the way for tomorrow’s therapies.