Aim Trials mission is to build a patient-centric approach to reimagine clinical trials

As the Founder and CEO of Aim Trials, Sonia has over 18 years of experience in clinical research, project management, and regulatory compliance in both drug and medical device trials. Sonia leads a team of research professionals who are dedicated to delivering high-quality, ethical, and innovative clinical studies in various therapeutic areas for both Pediatric and Adult Populations, with a focus on mental health.
Her mission is to shatter the mental health stigma within the community. Sonia works closely with mental health organizations such as NAMI, Changes, and NOCD.
Driven by a profound commitment to the well-being of our community, Sonia has cultivated a visionary approach that encompasses a multi-specialty site integrated within a private practice. This unique synergy empowers our team of experienced investigators to lead with unmatched expertise in conducting Phase I-IV research trials.
Her aim is to provide exceptional service and value to our clients, partners, and patients, by leveraging her expertise in clinical research design, execution, and reporting, as well as my knowledge of the latest industry standards and best practices.

Dr. Saumil Mehta is board certified in internal medicine and experienced in conducting clinical trials. Dr. Mehta has a large database of patients with asthma, COPD, dermatology issues, UTIs, birth control, hot flashes, rheumatology, migraines, diabetes, DPN, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, healthy adults and pediatrics for vaccines, and men’s health.

Dr. Sejal Mehta is board certified in Psychiatry (pediatrics and adults) with over 25 years of clinical experience. Dr. Sejal Mehta has been serving as a PI since 2010 in clinical trials with different indications. She is experienced in conducting trials in pediatric and adult populations. Dr. Sejal Mehta has been part of the community and largely involved in shattering the mental health stigma by partnering with different organizations. Dr. Sejal Mehta has a large database of patients with MDD, Bipolar, TRD, PTSD, GAD, Schizophrenia, Addiction, Migraines, Binge eating, ADHD, and OCD.

Peter is a licensed Psychologist in the State of Texas with over 20 years of clinical experience and over 5 years of experience in Clinical Research as a Sub-I/Rater. He has experience conducting rating scales in both Pediatric/Adolescent and Adult Trials in different indications.

Peter has a strong focus on both Adolescent and Adult treatment. He also has lengthy experience working with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, and other mood disorders. Peter places a lot of attention on issues of diversity (racial, sexual, and gender) and works to provide an environment where one can feel heard and understood.

Lastly, Peter has extensively worked with creative personality types such as artists and musicians and works closely with the area arts community.

Sameer Meharunkar leads growth strategies at Aim Trials in Dallas-Fort Worth. With over 22 years of leadership experience in digital transformation and customer experience, he excels in healthcare and clinical trial management. At Aim Trials, he is responsible for strategic partnerships with sponsors, CROs, Site Networks and technology vendors to accelerate clinical study growth.

He advances clinical research through innovative technology adoption and streamlined trial management. His strategic focus includes expanding decentralized clinical trials components, enhancing patient recruitment, and implementing digital health solutions. Sameer actively monitors clinical research technology trends to improve trial efficiency and patient engagement. He manages digital marketing for patient recruitment and oversees financial & clinical trials budget operations to ensure operational excellence.

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Crystal Salas is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and U.S. Army Veteran. With a nursing career spanning since 2010, she brings diverse experience from various healthcare settings, including:

• ICU/Neonatal ICU
• Pediatric Home Health
• Neurology
• Inpatient Treatment/Chemical Dependency
• Utilization Management

Crystal’s professional interests focus on:

• PTSD
• Trauma
• Addiction
• Psychedelic Research

She has furthered her expertise through specialized training with MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies) and Beckley Academy in psychedelic treatments.

Committed to community service , Crystal volunteers weekly with organizations involved in psychedelic harm reduction, advocates for innovative PTSD/Trauma treatments for veterans and participates in the military peer veteran network, connecting veterans with psychological and community resources.

Crystal’s unique blend of clinical experience, specialized training, and dedication to veteran support makes her a valuable addition to the Aim Trials team.

Carmen Almaguer has been part of AIM Trials since 2019. Prior to joining AIM Trials, Carmen worked in Regulatory Affairs since 2006. Carmen oversees, manages, and participates in startup research activities, along with oversight of regulatory coordination for clinical research studies. She comes with in-depth knowledge of current regulations and guidelines to further strengthen compliance at AIM Trials. In her free time, Carmen enjoys spending time with her family.

Nilam Patel is a part of our Regulatory Team. She graduated in India with Bachelor Of Pharmacy. She completed her advanced program in Clinical Pharmacy in India. She previously worked as a Registered Pharmacist in India. She has been working in healthcare domain since 2011.She is a certified Pharmacy Technician. She has certification for Clinical research and Pharmacovigilance. She is highly interested in learning new skills. She enjoys working in Clinical research.

Aditi Diggikar has graduated from the University of North Texas with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Aditi joined AIM Trials in 2023; however, she has quickly become an integral part of the operations team.