Zachary J. Meyer Bs, Mph Email & Phone Number

Orange County, California, United States

The Physicians Cannabinoid Council started in 2019. It is composed of physicians and nurse practitioners' medical board of advisors who excel in their primary field of specialty, while choosing to spend time educating their patients and supporting the emerging field of cannabis research for potential therapeutic health benefits.Board of advisors includes specialists in the field of family medicine, internal medicine, rheumatology, pain management, endocrinology, psychiatry, nephrology, and more.Our mission is to promote, educate and collaborate for the advancement of cannabinoid medical research and consumer safety

Orange County, California, United States

Executed all aspects of sponsor-initiated trials, including development of study protocols, project plans, study start-up, monitoring of trials in progress, vendor management, data reporting, and publication of study results.Parkinson’s Outcomes Project (Global, Observational Study – NCT01629043)• Led 13,000+ participant international, multi-center, longitudinal clinical study of care and outcomes thatcollected data across 21 sites in the US, Canada, Netherlands, Italy, and Israel.• Managed the review, approval, and distribution of study data requests from the research community.• Second author on a developing manuscript using study data to analyze variation in outcomes betweenpeople with Parkinson’s disease.Depression in Parkinson’s• Led a five-site, multi-country, quality improvement initiative to understand the screening and treatment of depression in Parkinson’s disease within movement disorder centers.• Second author on a developing manuscript using study data aiming to improve care through systematicscreening for depression in people with Parkinson’s at tertiary movement disorder clinics.PD GENEration Genetic Registry (NCT04994015)• Co-lead on a multi-center prospective registry and observational study offering genetic testing and genetic counseling for those with or at risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.• Successfully expanded study from a six-site/600-patient pilot study to a 40+ site/15,000-participant target study, garnering global recognition from World Parkinson’s Congress and Movement Disorder Society.

Orange County, Ca / New York City, Ny

Responsible for all recruitment/retention, scheduling, screening, and facilitating the study visits of eligible participants enrolled in or seeking enrollment in the PD GENEration clinical research genetic study.• Conducted study pre-screening by administering and analyzing several cognitive and memory assessments.• Assisted patients with the informed consent process and genetic counseling.• Planed, implemented, and maintained data collection and analysis systems consistent with research protocol.• Facilitated patient DNA collection via buccal swab; assisted with shipment of samples to the labs.

Irvine, California

Developed, evaluated, and implemented strategies for recruitment and preliminary screening of community individuals for phase II-IV research studies of Alzheimer’s disease, mild cognitive impairment, depression, sexual health, diabetes, gout, and obesity, among other topics.• Collaborated with study coordinators and principal investigators to determine enrollment needs and recruitment plans.• Worked closely with the Chief Medical Officer to establish the Healthy Brain Club, which provides educational seminars for the public on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease. Gave lectures on the latest Alzheimer’s research, healthy living science, and ways to reduce the risk of developing dementia. • Trained to administer the Montreal Cognitive Assessment and Mini-Mental State Examination to determine patient eligibility for studies.

San Francisco Bay Area

Evaluated patient eligibility for over 35 medications supported by the Genentech Patient Foundation. Reviewed relevant patient data and responded to patient inquiries regarding their assigned medications and therapy groups. Determined patient approval for therapy based on medical, financial, and insurance criteria.• Selected out of 170 associates to join the Next Level Eligibility Team, which addressed complex business operational nuances involving insurance payer policies, prior authorization, as well as denial and approval exceptions.• Developed and led pilot program that bridged the gap in communication and support for denied patients. Determined alternative coverage and access options for those who were denied.• Prevented fraud and misuse of medication by patients and healthcare providers through administering operational verification audits and governance checks (internal and external).

San Francisco Bay Area

Served as shift facility manager and youth supervisor to maintain a safe, supportive, and healing environment. Provided support to therapeutic team. Assisted treatment team in patient assessment, examination, diagnosis, and treatment, working closely with patients. Oversaw patient medication administration including clinical record keeping.

Bachelors, Pharmaceutical Sciences

Master'S Degree, Environmental Health Science