Our Research Team


Dr. Brandon Johnson | Institutional Review Board Chair

Stephanie Ledbetter is the director of East Alabama Health's Office of Clinical Research


Dr. Brandon Johnson, M.D., is a distinguished physician specializing in Hematology and Oncology. He currently serves as the Medical Director of the Spencer Cancer Center and the Chair of East Alabama Health's Institutional Review Board (IRB).

With extensive training and experience in Internal Medicine, including a fellowship at the Mayo Clinic, Dr. Johnson brings a wealth of expertise to his practice. He is deeply committed to advancing medical knowledge and has contributed significantly to research in cancer treatment and prevention.

Dr. Johnson has numerous publications in esteemed journals. Beyond his clinical work, he is actively involved in medical education, serving as an assistant professor at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM) and as an adjunct professor at Auburn University. He is also dedicated to community service, holding various leadership roles in healthcare organizations.

To contact Dr. Johnson, please call 334-528-4280 or email IRB@eamc.org.


Stefanie Ledbetter | Clinical Research Director

Stephanie Ledbetter is the director of East Alabama Health's Office of Clinical Research

Stefanie Ledbetter serves as Director of East Alabama Health's Office of Clinical Research and Quality at East Alabama Health. Stefanie has been with the organization for more than 25 years serving in quality management and research capacities. She has also served as an adjunct professor for Auburn University's Health Administration Program. 

To contact Stefanie about potential clinical research trials, please call 334-528-4280 or email research@eamc.org.


Abigail Winn, RN, BSN | Clinical Research Manager

Abigail Winn serves as manager of East Alabama Health's Office of Clinical Research.

Abigail Winn serves as Manager of East Alabama Health's Office of Clinical Research and Quality at East Alabama Health.  

To contact Abigail about potential clinical research trials, please call 334-528-4280 or email research@eamc.org


LaKeitha Seroyer, MPH | Clinical Research Coordinator

LaKeitha Seroyer serves as Clinical Research Coordinator at East Alabama Health.

LaKeitha Seroyer serves as Clinical Research Coordinator at East Alabama Health. She completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). LaKeitha received training and experience through UAB’s Division of Preventive Medicine and the O’Neal Comprehensive Cancer Center at UAB, where she served as Clinical Research Coordinator for various, complex clinical research trials.

To contact LaKeitha about potential clinical research trials, please call 334-528-4280 or email research@eamc.org.