About Us

Our focus is on computerized biomedical research instruments that allow changes in skin structure and function to be monitored non-invasively. We are the American distributor for the full line of biomedical research instruments manufactured by Cortex Technology and work closely with other leading manufacturers such as Diastron, CuDerm, SciBase, IBS, etc. We have considerable expertise in biophysical measurements of the skin and can also custom design systems for special needs.

Although cyberDERM, inc. was formally incorporated in 1997, our group has nearly 30 years experience in working in close concert with numerous cosmetic and pharmaceutical firms and government regulatory agencies to develop methods for assessing the safety and efficacy of a wide variety of skin products. Indeed, many of the instrumental testing procedures that are currently being employed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of cosmetics and topically applied drugs were first developed while Dr. Grove was with Dr. Albert Kligman at Duhring Labs and IVY Laboratories from the mid 1970′s to the mid 1980′s. Dr. Grove was also a co-founder of K.G.L.'s Skin Study Center and was their Vice President of R&D for 20 years.

Staff

Mary Jo Grove, President

As President, Mary Jo handles all of the financial transactions for cyberDERM. Mary Jo is active on the Shippensburg University Foundation Board, the Cancer Center Patient Advocate / Advisory Committee of Riddle Memorial Hospital, and the WAWA Farms Civic Association. … Continue

Gary Lee Grove, V.P. of Research and Development

Gary serves as Vice President of Research and Development. On the instrumental side, he advises customers on their applications of the non-invasive instruments. On the clinical side, he assists the client with protocol development. He also analyzes the data and … Continue

Charles Zerweck, Director of Clinical Studies

Dr. Zerweck serves as a consultant with Sponsors on study design and implementation. He has an advisory role in protocol development, to assure that each protocol meets the needs of the Sponsor. Along with Dr. Grove, he is responsible for … Continue

Danielle Fendrick, Director of Operations

As Director of Operations, Danielle is the primary liaison between Sponsors and our scientific staff. As such, her responsibilities include overseeing the detailed assembly of protocols as well as reports. Ms. Fendrick supervises the day to day operations of the … Continue

Patricia Alfano, Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Manager

As the Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Manager, Trish reviews and provides input for both the Research Proposals and Final Reports. Quality Assurance is checked by her at all levels during the implementation of the research studies. She has over … Continue

Jonn Damia, Technical Support Specialist

As cyberDERM’s Technical Support Specialist, Jonn provides technical support for our custom made software and hardware. Jonn also functions as our in-house designer/fabricator, lab technician and research assistant. While a full time employee at cyberDERM, Jonn obtained his associates degree … Continue

Tim Houser, Research Scientist

As cyberDERM’s Instrument Team Leader, Tim is proficient in the use of all of our clinical instrumentation. He is also our in-house videographer, lab technician and research scientist. In addition to his usual responsibilities, Tim has also been involved in … Continue

Jen Damia, Treatment Team Leader

As Research Associate, Licensed Aesthetician and Treatment Team Leader Jen is responsible for a variety of tasks that ensure all study products are prepared and used appropriately according to protocol. Before each study begins, Jen is responsible for product accountability, … Continue

Michelle P. Spence, Recruitment Team Leader

As leader of the Recruitment Team, Michelle recruits panelists for upcoming studies based on their qualifications. Michelle manages the Recruitment Team to recruit all study panels based upon the protocol inclusion and exclusion criteria. As a member of the Treatment … Continue

Lee Wildman, Software Developer

As a member of cyberDERM’s technical department Lee has knowledge of the Visual Basic .NET, PBasic, and C++ programming languages. Lee is able to create data management and recording software for use by the Research and Development team, as well … Continue

Susan Deihl Shea, Assistant Project Coordinator

As Assistant Project Coordinator, Susan assists the Director of Operations with the coordination of clinical studies to help ensure that the company’s everyday activities run smoothly. As an occasional member of the Treatment Team Susan ensures panelist treatments are performed … Continue

Nyla DiGiorgio, Research Associate

As our primary receptionist Nyla is responsible for greeting panelists and sponsors upon their arrival and ensuring that all guests properly sign in for their visits. Nyla’s responsibilities include orchestrating the flow of a given study by directing all panelists … Continue

Lisa Correnti, Research Associate

As a Treatment Technician and member of the Recruitment Team, Lisa recruits panelists for upcoming studies based on their qualifications as well as ensures panelist treatments are performed in accordance with study guidelines. Lisa also serves as a Wash Team … Continue

AnnMarie Cooke, Research Associate

As a member of the Recruitment Team, AnnMarie primarily recruits panelists for upcoming studies based on their qualifications. AnnMarie is also a member of the Treatment Team, ensuring panelist treatments are performed in accordance with study guidelines. AnnMarie also serves … Continue

Leon M. Mielcarek, Jr., MD, PC, FACS, Cooperating Ophthalmologist

Leon M. Mielcarek, Jr., MD, PC, FACS is available as a cooperating ophthalmologist when needed.