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Dr. Khera received her MD degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, MI and completed her neurology residency at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas (UTSW).  She then obtained further training in Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry.  She is now assistant professor at UTSW.  She sees patients at the UTSW memory clinic and is also interested in clinical research, especially in the topic of caregiver burden. 

Her mother was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2007 so she has seen the devastation that a neurodegenerative condition can wreak on a family.  She has joined Kerwin Medical Center in order to expand her reach in clinical research and, not only find a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD), but also to find more resources for care partners of dementia patients. 

Outside of work, she likes to spend time with her fiancé and fur baby (dog), Mocha.  She loves trying new restaurants, socializing, making new friends, and listening to music. 

Jennifer is a board-certified Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and has been providing care to patients and their families for over 15 years. She received both her Bachelor of Science and Masters of Science in nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. 

As the Clinic Director and Investigator at Kerwin Medical Center, Jenn helps to oversee daily operations, conduct research, and assists with study start-up at the center.

In 2023, Jenn was recognized in People Newspaper as one of the “20 Under 40” for the work that she has contributed in the area of Alzheimer’s and dementia research. She thanks all the patients, families, and the supporting team of researchers, because without them, the recognition would not have been possible.  

Jenn resides in McKinney and is married with two beautiful children. In her free time, Jenn loves to spend time outdoors with family and to experience new adventures.  

Dr. Jim Harris earned a doctorate in clinical psychology from Baylor University, with internship at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School.  He conducts neuropsychological assessments, and has done dementia research seeking to promote effective treatment for Alzheimer’s disease since 2013.  He is published in peer-reviewed journals.  He provided neuropsychological services for Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, and founded the Memory Clinic of Texas specializing in dementia assessment.  He became a member of the National Academy of Neuropsychology in 2003.  He has enjoyed serving as clinical faculty for the UTSW Medical School and Southern Methodist University directing doctoral students in their clinical work. 

Tiffini Hansen is a graduate from the University of California Polytechnic in San Luis Obispo, California where she earned a degree in psychology. Tiffini has been a psychometrist for over 10 years, with a focus on geriatrics. Tiffini has been married for 23 years and has two teenage boys who are heavily involved in baseball, so she spends most of her time at baseball fields on the weekend. Being part of a research team with so much heart and soul has been a blessing to her.   

Heather Conover is a Registered Nurse and Regulatory Compliance Coordinator for Kerwin Medical Center. Prior to joining Dr. Kerwin, Heather worked at Children’s Medical Center in pediatric plastic surgery and then at UTSW/UTD in Neurology with many years focused on patients with rare cognitive disorders. Heather split her time in Neurology between clinical patient care and research in both Alzheimer’s/Dementia and concussion related issues in retired professional athletes.

Heather’s focus at Kerwin Medical Center is regulatory compliance, and helping the team keep all regulatory requirements up to date as well as working with sponsors on study start-ups for the center. She enjoys being able to see a study from the beginning stages all the way to the first patient coming in.

Heather is married and has two kids, Boone and Hadley. She leads a very active lifestyle and is a competitive stair climber competing in competitions across the country. Before her career in nursing, she was a police officer for 7 years.

Adra Blaine joined Kerwin Medical Center in May 2021 as the Quality Assurance Coordinator. She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Henderson State University. Adra has over 10 years of experience in clinical research. Prior to joining Kerwin, Adra worked as clinical research coordinator and clinical research associate on Dermatology focused clinical trials.

Adra enjoys being in Quality Assurance because she is able to help by being behind the scenes. She is able to use her experience as a coordinator to help the team be successful during the creation of the source documents and review of completed documents to ensure all procedures are completed and patient safety is maintained.

Adra loves spending time with her husband, family and friends. When Adra is not in the office, you can find her either cooking, baking or in her craft cavern making anything from birthday cards to furniture.

Jennifer Panzer Juarez (Jenna) joined Kerwin Medical Center in January 2021 as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator. With more than15 years of clinical trial experience, Jenna’s background has heavily focused on Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology.

With a deep passion for patient care, Jenna truly believes the heart of clinical research is best advanced through partnership, trust, and mutual respect. By joining Kerwin Medical Center, she has achieved her goal of working in a teamwork environment grounded in an unwavering dedication to fight against Alzheimer’s disease.

Jenna is a native Texan, and outside of work, you can find her at a high-school football game or co-leading an active girl scout troop. Guided by her family values, Jenna enjoys volunteering, cooking, traveling and spending time with her husband and their three children.

Jordan Caldwell joined Kerwin Medical Center in August 2021 as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator. She came to the role with six years of prior clinical research experience investigating new treatments for a multitude of psychological and neurological conditions. She graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with degrees in both Psychology and Biology.

Jordan has taken her desire to understand how the brain works to help the team at Kerwin Medical Center find new treatments. Her dedication and hard work show in the care and compassion she gives her patients. Through research and community education she believes that Kerwin Medical Center can make a difference in the fight against Alzheimer’s.

Jordan is a native Texan from the panhandle. When not at work she enjoys spending time with her husband, traveling, reading, and spoiling her cat.

Karen is a happy soul with a big personality. She is passionate about patient care and is always eager to work. She has several years of patient care experience as a medical office assistant, phlebotomist, specimen processor, and clinical researcher.  She earned her associate in science degree from Dallas College in 2020 and her Bachelors of Science in Public Health from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2023. 

Karen is a Latina woman who is bilingual in both English and Spanish and wants to share her research knowledge with minorities and the Spanish community. She has worked in both inpatient and outpatient care settings, providing patients with the best care out there.

Karen is happily married with a son and the sweetest dog. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching Korean dramas and stand-up comedy, exploring, and trying delicious new foods.