Over 140 Years of Combined Clinical Study Design and Claim Support Experience
Brian Ecclefield
Jane Tervooren
Stephanie Van Hollemeersch
Lee Weber
Lee brings near a decade of experience in quality assurance and regulatory compliance within the cosmetic industry. He has excelled in developing and managing ISO 9001 QMS documentation, conducting internal and external audits, and handling global regulatory inquiries. Lee is adept at managing quality complaints, investigations, and corrective actions, as well as driving continuous improvement of systems and processes. Known for his expertise in training and onboarding, Lee consistently drives company-wide improvements and ensures compliance with international standards, making him an invaluable asset to the organization.
Dr. Marc Glashofer, MD
Consulting Dermatologist/Principal investigator
Dr. Glashofer is a Board-Certified Dermatologist with 20 years of clinical research experience. He is extensively published, and currently serves as a part of the AAD (Skin Knowledge and Information Network) Faculty.
Dr. Glashofer is an industry expert and currently serves as a consultant with Eli Lilly and Repairogen Inc, among others. In private practice at The Dermatology Group in West Orange New Jersey, Dr. Glashofer specializes in Mohs Micrographic Surgery, General, and Cosmetic Dermatology.
His current affiliations include:
National Alopecia Areata Foundation, Member: Clinical Research Advisory Council
American Society for Dermatologic Surgery, Fellow
American Academy of Dermatology, Fellow
America College of Mohs Surgery, Fellow
Journal of Dermatologic Treatment: Peer Reviewer
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology: Peer Reviewer
Dr. Glashofer also has a personal interest in patients with alopecia, and VCS is proud to have him as a valuable member of our team.
Anna Hardy
Jaime Reidy
Ana Duval Diaz
Clinical Office Manager
James VanZetta
Luis Ferrá
Born and raised in Puerto Rico, photographer Luis Ferrá started his career in 2009 in his hometown. With dreams and ambitions he moved to Los Angeles in 2017 for five years excelling in his career and making lifelong goals a reality which reflects on his portfolio. Now in 2023 he resides in New Jersey where he looks for more inspiration and growth in the east coast. While his two passions have led him to be well known for his Skateboarding Photography, Luis also has a vast experience in other areas of photography and video as well, such as Portraits, Studio Photography, Product Shots, Lifestyle, Live Events, Concerts, Music Videos, Interviews, Drone Piloting and Editing.
Alongside with commercial photoshoots for clients such as Diamond Supply Co, Genius Media Group, Thrasher Magazine, Street League Skateboarding, Dew Tour, Primitive Skateboards, Fallen Footwear, Disorder Skateboards, The Broadway Show and many more, has led him to document the world’s best skateboarders alongside the most famous celebrities and artists.
Luis’s is now adding his vast talents to VCS assisting with Clinical Photography and putting his own unique spin on professional Before and After Imaging.
Dr. David A. Wrone
Tam Lamarre, BSN
Consulting Medical Aesthetician/Registered Aesthetic Nurse
Tam Lamarre is a Registered Nurse licensed in NY, NJ and FL, with extensive experience in Dermatology, Medical Aesthetic Devices and Cosmetic Injectables. Skilled in areas of Health Sciences and Medical Terminology. She is also the founder of Soul Medica Spa in Lawrence Township, New Jersey.
Tam is Course Delegate of the Academy for Injection Anatomy by American Medical Spa- Cadaver Lab and on the Galderma Advisory Board for the study and development of new products.Her Certifications include:
Social and Behavioral Research (CITI)
Allergan Injector
Electrolysis and LASER
Electrotherapy (High frequency, Galvanic, Ultrasound and Radiofrequency)
Specialized training with Cutera, Cynosure, Cartessa, InMode, Lumenis and Candela. HydraFacialMD, Viora Reaction, Chemical Peels, Oxygen Therapy, Acupressure and Reflexology
Driven to make a difference through innovative research and hands-on support, VCS is proud to have Tam as a part of the team.
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Katima McCullough
Consulting Phlebotomist
Ms. McCullough is Licensed Phlebotomist with 20 years of clinical research experience.
She has her own phlebotomy practice in Englewood, NJ and assists VCS with a wide variety of clinical studies which require blood draws, urine samples and taking vital signs.
Ms. McCullough also provides phlebotomy services to different types of medical specialty practices in the area, and we are pleased to have her as a valuable member of our team.
Dr. Anita Saha, MD FACOG
Dr. Anita Saha is a Board-Certified Gynecologist with over 20 years of clinical research experience.
She is extensively published, and currently serves as a Diplomat on the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Dr. Saha is in private practice and on the staff at Penn Medicine, Princeton Medical Center.
Dr. Saha regularly serves as a consultant for the many Feminine Care Clinical Studies run at VCS including Safety-In-Use, and we are honored to have her as an expert member of our team.
Dr. Ritchard Rosen
Dr. Ritchard Rosen is a board-certified Podiatrist with over 35 years of experience in Podiatric Surgery. He is widely published and respected for his work in reconstructive and prophylactic Surgery of the diabetic foot.
Dr Rosen has several University appointments including at The Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine and is the Attending Chief of Podiatric Surgery at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ.
His private practice is located in the same corporate complex as VCS which makes his ability to participate on site easy to coordinate. Dr. Rosen serves on a variety of foot related studies run at VCS as Principal Investigator or Clinical Grader.
We are lucky to have Dr. Rosen as our valued neighbor.
Dr. Lucia Caruana, MD, FAAP
Dr. Caruana is a Board-Certified Pediatrician with 20 years of clinical research experience.
She is the recipient of many awards and was listed as a New Jersey “Top Doc” in 2018 and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Caruana is in private practice in Tenafly, NJ and has staff privileges at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center and The Valley Hospital.
She consults on a wide variety of general pediatric studies run at VCS including Safety-In-Use, and we are pleased to have her as a valuable member of our team.
Dr. Alyson Yashar, MD
Dr. Yashar is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist with 25 years of clinical research experience.
She lectures extensively, is widely published, and is in private practice in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.
Dr. Yashar is an industry expert and has staff privileges at Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ, University Medical Center, Hackensack, NJ and Bergen Passaic Cataract and
Laser Center, Fairlawn, NJ. More information on her practice at Woodcliff Lake Ophthalmology can be found here:
She consults on a wide variety of clinical eye studies run at VCS including Safety-In-Use, and we are pleased to have her as a valuable member of our team.
Expert Clinical Grading
Trained graders score visible changeSupports claims like “Clinically proven to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles”
Learn more →Biomarkers and Microbiome
Tape strips, swabs and collectionsSupports claims like “Microbiome friendly” and “Won’t disrupt the skin’s natural microbiome”
Learn more →Biophysical Instrumentation
Hydration, TEWL, elasticity, colorSupports claims like “Hydrates by up to 87% in as little as one use”
Learn more →Peer-Reviewed Writing
Clinical and scientific publicationsScientifically validated study summaries for publication in peer-reviewed medical journals
Learn more →Before and After Photography
Controlled, reproducible clinical imagingSupports claims like “Up to a 44% reduction in redness in as little as 2 weeks”
Learn more →Consumer Perception
Panelist questionnaires and self-assessmentSupports claims such as “97% of women agreed their skin felt smoother and more supple”
Learn more →About Validated Claim Support
Validated Claim Support’s experienced clinical testing team has pooled their vast claim support knowledge in the skincare trials and cosmetic product efficacy space to develop a unique and highly personalized strategy. We provide a distinctive service category that is particularly hard to find: highly personalized efficient service and accountability at an affordable price.
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FAQ
Meet the Clinical Experts: frequently asked questions
Who founded Validated Claim Support?
Validated Claim Support was founded in 2018 by Brian Ecclefield, Founder and Managing Director, who has spent 16 years developing in vivo clinical studies for international brands' personal care and cosmetic claims. Co-founder and Director Jane Tervooren has set up and launched multiple research testing sites in the US and Canada.
Who runs clinical operations and quality at VCS?
Anna Hardy, Clinical Research Manager, plans and oversees daily clinical activities, study conduct, timelines and protocol design, with over 16 years in clinical skincare. Senior Quality Manager Stephanie Van Hollemeersch and Quality Manager Lee Weber manage ISO 9001 quality documentation and audits.
Which medical specialists consult on VCS studies?
Validated Claim Support works with board-certified consulting specialists who act as principal investigators or graders: dermatologists Dr. Marc Glashofer and Dr. David A. Wrone, ophthalmologist Dr. Alyson Yashar, gynecologist Dr. Anita Saha, pediatrician Dr. Lucia Caruana and podiatrist Dr. Ritchard Rosen, plus registered aesthetic nurse Tam Lamarre and phlebotomist Katima McCullough.
Who leads clinical photography at VCS?
Clinical Photography Director James VanZetta has over 16 years of experience as a clinical photographer and custom developed the Validated Clinical Photography technique. He has helped launch hundreds of products, many on QVC/HSN, and works alongside clinical and marketing photographer Luis Ferrá.
Who recruits and manages study participants?
Technical Recruiting Manager Jaime Reidy, with over 23 years of hands-on technical and subject enrollment experience, is Validated Claim Support's main liaison with test subjects and panelists. Clinical Office Manager Ana Duval Diaz brings two decades of experience managing medical practices in New Jersey.