About Basil Clinical
At Basil Clinical, we partner with leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies to conduct trials across Neurology, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, and Oncology. Our principal investigators are deeply committed to both scientific advancement and participant care— ensuring that every study is conducted with rigor, transparency, and compassion.
Through advanced recruitment strategies, real-time eSource documentation, and centralized quality oversight, we streamline trial execution while safeguarding data integrity. By combining deep clinical expertise with cutting-edge infrastructure, Basil Clinical consistently delivers reliable data and meaningful outcomes.
We believe better data begins with better access. That’s why we focus on providing equal opportunity for participation to diverse, underrepresented populations— while maintaining the highest standards of Good Clinical Practice.
OUR MISSION
Increasing Access to Clinical Trials Through Inclusivity
At Basil Clinical, our mission is to advance medicine by conducting high-quality, inclusive clinical research. We are committed to bridging the gap between innovation and access—ensuring that underrepresented populations have the opportunity to participate in cutting-edge clinical trials. Through compassionate, patient-centered care and physician-led oversight, we aim to bring meaningful therapies to the communities that need them most.
Two Core Objectives
1. Scientific Excellence
Generate high-quality data that supports the development of life-changing treatments.
2. Community Impact
Serve as a trusted partner in care, education, and advocacy for those often underrepresented in medical research.
Our Doctors
Dr. Avigayil Rapp
MD MSCP
Founder & Medical Director
Dr. Avigayil Rapp is a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and the Principal Investigator for all Internal Medicine trials at Basil Clinical. Prior to dedicating herself fully to research, she practiced primary care and menopause care and held a teaching appointment at Harvard Medical School in the Departments of Internal Medicine and Women’s Health.
Her clinical experience highlighted the disparities in access to cutting-edge treatments, inspiring her to focus on expanding equitable access to underrepresented populations in clinical research. Today, Dr. Rapp leads trials with a strong emphasis on participant care, education, and ethical research conduct.
Dr. Mark Rapp
MD
Principal Investigator, CNS Division Chief
Dr. Mark Rapp is a board-certified neurologist and Principal Investigator at Basil Clinical, where he leads the CNS division. He specializes in clinical trials targeting neuropsychiatric and neurologic disorders, with a focus on Alzheimer’s disease, Major Depressive Disorder, and related conditions.
Dr. Rapp completed his residency at the Harvard Medical School Neurology Residency Program at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Boston Children’s Hospital. During his training, he witnessed firsthand the limitations patients face in accessing effective treatments. This experience sparked a deep commitment to advancing care through research, ultimately leading him to pursue a full-time career in clinical trials.
He brings a rigorous, patient-centered approach to brain health research, emphasizing both scientific integrity and compassionate care. Dr. Rapp is particularly focused on expanding equitable access to clinical trials for underrepresented populations and addressing the psychosocial barriers that often complicate care in neuropsychiatric disorders.
Our Team
Michael Anthony Bennett
Special Operations
Cameron Carr
Clinical Recruiter and Administrator
Sarah Miriam Ginsburg
Accountant
Lauren Mandel, LMSW
Social Worker
Sharon Nurse
Clinical Research Coordinator
Yamilex Paulino
Clinical Research Coordinator
Mounika Rathnavath, PharmD
Clinical Research Coordinator
Hannah Brownstein
Participant Recruiter
Andrew Doughty
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Jay Gevariya
Participant Recruiter
Gonzalo MARTÍN QUIÑONES
Neuropsychiatric Rater, Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
MohammAd Reaz
Administrative Coordinator
Leeor Saban
Technical Operations Manager
Samantha Bruk
Participant Recruiter
Melanie Dunigan
Clinical Research Coordinator
Lily Jin
Clinical Research Coordinator
Jaden McDaniel
Clinical Research Coordinator
Julie Nwaogbe
Clinical Research Coordinator
Jenny Rodriguez
Regulatory
Young Ye
Clinical Operations
Monica Caesar
Clinical Research Coordinator
Molly Gellman, LMSW
Participant Engagement and Clinical Rater
Morell-Jovan Kenmoe
Clinical Research Coordinator
Meryl Mermelstein, PharmD
Clinical Pharmacist
Jesal Parmar
Clinical Operations
ALEXANDER RUBIN
Head of Strategy and Business Development
Areas of Expertise
Neurology
We provide end-to-end participant recruitment for Alzheimer’s and memory disorder trials, focusing on early detection, community engagement, and longitudinal retention.
Psychiatry
Our team delivers turnkey enrollment for first- and second-line depression trials and mood disorder studies, connecting sponsors with diverse, engaged participant populations.
Metabolics
We support full-scale recruitment and enrollment for trials in celiac disease, obesity, diabetes, and fatty liver, with deep experience across lifestyle, diagnostic, and pharmaceutical studies.
Oncology
We accelerate enrollment for lung cancer trials through comprehensive outreach, pre-screening, and logistical support tailored to complex oncology protocols.