### The Clinical Research Network Team - [ Resources](#resources) ## Our Team ### [Ryan Schroeder](#) Director, CRN ![ryan](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Ryan%20Schroeder%20%20_641_1x1.jpg?itok=R4a8zZXl) ### More About Me ![ryan](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Ryan%20Schroeder%20%20_641_1x1.jpg?itok=R4a8zZXl)#### Ryan Schroeder Director, CRN Ryan Schroeder joined BMC in 2021 to serve as the director of the Clinical Research Network and build a team of innovators who are reimagining what clinical research can look like when merging community-engaged values with traditional staffing models to define new metrics of excellence in clinical research. In addition to leading the rapid activation and management of BMC’s high priority trials and community engagement efforts, the CRN serves as an incubator for progress that affects the BMC research program broadly. n fiscal year 2025, Ryan’s role expanded. He now serves as Senior Director, Business Operations Clinical Research Unit and Clinical Research Network. Ryan brings more than 20 years of experience with functional and technical leadership expertise in research administration and clinical research operations at universities and academic medical centers. He is passionate about building high performing and inclusive research programs through strategic planning, physician outreach, community engagement, and promoting a team philosophy of credibility, trust, and accountability Email: [***ryan.schroeder@bmc.org***](mailto:Ryan.Schroeder@bmc.org) Phone: [***617-414-7075***](617-414-7075) Close Dialog ### [Duncan Schulte](#) Clinical Research Regulatory Project Manager ![duncan](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Duncan%20Schulte_1052_1x1.jpg?itok=be67mQJ5) ### More About Me ![duncan](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Duncan%20Schulte_1052_1x1.jpg?itok=be67mQJ5)#### Duncan Schulte Clinical Research Regulatory Project Manager Duncan Schulte is the Clinical Research Regulatory Project Manager for the Clinical Research Network (CRN) at Boston Medical Center. As a regulatory project manager, Duncan is responsible for managing the CRN’s research portfolio, service lines, and research infrastructure building collaborations at BMC as they intersect with federal, state, and local regulations and policies for clinical research. Duncan shares a passion with CRN’s mission to reimagine clinical research with the highest standards for inclusive values and as responsive to the cultural and linguistic differences of all people. Email: ***[duncan.schulte@bmc.org](mailto:Duncan.Schulte@bmc.org)*** Phone: ***[915-203-3812](tel:915-203-3812)*** Close Dialog ### [Quinneil Simmons](#) Program Manager ![Quinneil Simmons](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Quinneil%20Simmons_1007_4x3_0.jpg?itok=5cCS7fGI) ### More About Me ![Quinneil Simmons](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Quinneil%20Simmons_1007_4x3_0.jpg?itok=5cCS7fGI)#### Quinneil Simmons Program Manager Quinneil Simmons is the Program Manager for the Clinical Research Network (CRN) at BMC. As the Program Manager Quinneil oversees the financial management of the CRN’s clinical trial portfolio; facilitates relationships between clinical trials departments, study teams, and ancillary departments throughout the BMC/BU community; and supports instructional operational initiatives as they relate to the advancement of research. Quinneil is proud to be a part of a team that values community and looks forward to witness the CRN’s efforts in clinical trials research innovation result in increased access, education, inclusivity, and participation in research. Email: ****** Close Dialog ### [Benjamin P Linas, MD](#) Medical Director ![Bejaminn Linas, MD](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Ben%20Linas_120_1x1.jpg?itok=k2WDxLD2) ### More About Me ![Bejaminn Linas, MD](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/Ben%20Linas_120_1x1.jpg?itok=k2WDxLD2)#### Benjamin P Linas, MD Medical Director Benjamin P. Linas, MD, MPH, is an infectious disease specialist at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and a professor of infectious diseases at Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine. Dr. Linas is also an associate professor of Epidemiology at Boston University School of Public Health. He is a national leader in hepatitis-C virus (HCV) infection and HCV/HIV co-infection comparative- and cost-effectiveness research using computational biology, clinical epidemiology, and clinical economics methods. Dr. Linas also directs the HIV/HCV core of the Center for Health Economics of Treatment Interventions for Substance Use Disorders, HCV, and HIV, funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in collaboration with Cornell, U Penn and Miami. He has over 20 years of experience. Close Dialog ### Resources [#### Research Careers with BMC ](https://bmc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/BMC/) [#### Systems for Research/SPs ](https://www.bmc.org/node/171977) [#### SP Policy Library ](/research-operations/policies) [#### Education and Training ](/research-operations/research-education/calendar) [#### Research Operations Forms ](/research-operations/forms) [#### Contact the CRN Team ](mailto:crn@bmc.org)