Our Research Team
Lisa Swanson, MD, FAAC
Pediatric Dermatologist
Investigator
Dr. Lisa Swanson is a dual-board certified in dermatology AND pediatric dermatology, Dr. Swanson fulfills a much needed niche in pediatric dermatology for the region as there is not a pediatric dermatologist within a 350 mile radius. She loves the difficult pediatric dermatology cases for diagnosis and treatment of newborns, infants, toddlers, and teenagers but is also very adept with general adult dermatology cases.
After medical school at Tulane University, she did her dermatology residency at the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, followed by a pediatric dermatology fellowship at Phoenix Children’s hospital.
Dr. Swanson is an active lecturer at national conferences discussing pediatric dermatology with clinical audiences across the country.
Dr. Swanson loves sports and likes to spend her free time hiking, skiing, trying new restaurants, and spending time with her family, friends and her 2 dogs.
Mark Schwendiman, DO, FAAC
Dermatologist
Investigator
Dr. Mark Schwendiman graduated at the top of his class in medical school from Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA. Upon completing medical school, Dr. Schwendiman trained at the highly academic dermatology residency at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, San Antonio, TX. During his training, he spent many hours treating wounded warriors from the ongoing conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
His training included regular consultations in the burn units in San Antonio, TX and Dallas, TX. Following his dermatology residency, Dr. Schwendiman was assigned to William Beaumont Army Medical Center in El Paso, TX, for 4 years. While there, Dr. Schwendiman was promoted to the rank of Major in the United States Army. He served as the Chief of Dermatology in the Department of Medicine for 2 years.
Dr. Schwendiman is married with 5 children. He loves his family and his new life in Idaho. He loves gardening, reading, and anything Disney. While treating all skin disease, he has a particular interest in cutaneous oncology, including melanoma and cutaneous lymphoma.
Stacy Gonzales
Site Director
A. M.
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator
Makyla Mills
Recruitment Specialist
Our clinical research team is composed of highly skilled professionals with extensive experience in conducting and managing clinical studies across a wide range of therapeutic areas. With a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, ethical standards, and best research practices, our staff ensures that every project is executed with precision, reliability, and scientific rigor. We are guided by strong moral principles and an unwavering commitment to integrity, ensuring that all research activities prioritize patient safety, data accuracy, and the highest standards of ethical conduct.