Dr. Kenneth Cohen has successfully developed, directed, evaluated and reported numerous clinical quality studies in primary care, including tobacco cessation, osteoporosis, asthma, diabetes, hypertension, and ischemic vascular disease. Dr. Cohen has served as principal investigator of numerous clinical research trials, in areas including COPD, Type II diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. He has presented at national and local conferences and symposia, and has authored numerous publications and reports.

Gwen has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Temple University in Philadelphia and has been certified as a Clinical Research Coordinator since 1997. Prior to joining New West Physicians in 2009, she worked in clinical research for diseases such as cancer, rheumatology, and pulmonary hypertension. She has two children and enjoys being outdoors in beautiful Colorado. Her interests include travel, music, jogging, mountain biking, and skiing.

Amber is a native of Colorado and graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology with emphasis in Fitness and Exercise. Amber was introduced to clinical research 15 years ago and has worked with the many sides of clinical research trials but enjoys the patient care aspect the most. She has been certified as a Clinical Research Study Coordinator since 2003. She is an avid volleyball player and enjoys running and spending time with her dogs.

Bristol graduated from CU Boulder in 1990 and received her Master’s in Child Health and Physician Assistant degree at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in 1997. She worked at New West Physicians’ Arvada Family Practice Clinic as a Physician’s Assistant for seven years and has been working in Clinical Research since 2004. She enjoys the dual aspects of patient care combined with cutting edge clinical research that the New West Physicians Research Department offers. She has a daughter and a son and enjoys kickboxing and fishing in Canada every summer.

Born and raised in Tampa, Florida, Angela has been living in Colorado since 2019. She graduated from the University of South Florida with two bachelor’s degrees, one in biological and biomedical sciences and one in public health. During her undergraduate years, Angela was introduced to academic research centering around neurological diseases associated with aging. She is passionate about research and believes it is key to making a difference in other people’s lives. She enjoys the outdoors, hiking, and going to the park with her golden retriever, Ace.