The Team
Claudia 'Poody' Wisman, RN (Operations Manager)
Poody founded Pediatric Research of Charlottesville in 2007 as a one-woman operation! Since then, she has facilitated over 100 studies all while helping a string of aspiring medical providers gain experience in a clinical setting. She attended the University of Virginia School of Nursing and worked at UVA hospital for 10 years. In her free time, Poody enjoys caring for a number of chickens, ducks, rabbits, and dogs.
Paul Wisman Jr., M.D., FAAP (Principal Investigator)
Dr. Wisman attended the University of Virginia as an undergraduate, the Darden school of business, UVA Medical School, and completed his residency at the University of Virginia Department of Pediatrics (wahoowa). In addition to serving as our primary investigator, he has been a physician at Pediatric Associates of Charlottesville for 26 years. In his free time, Dr. Wisman is an avid gardener and a devoted patron of UVA athletic events.
Sean Le (Coordinator)
Sean graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in Biology and Bioethics in 2023. He is applying to medical school with the goal of working in primary care and has a background in radiation oncology research at UVA. Recently, he donated his kidney to his mother and spends his free time doing mentorship and advocacy work for living donors as well as singing in cultural shows.
Brandon Kemp (Coordinator)
Brandon graduated from the University of Virginia in 2005 with a degree in History. After working in the research lab in the Division of Endocrinology at the UVA School of Medicine for 17 years and contributing to numerous publications, Brandon decided that it was time for a career change. He completed UVA’s Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical program in 2023, and hopes to attend medical school in the fall of 2025 with the goal of becoming a pediatrician. In the meantime, Brandon chose to work at PROC because it enables him to be involved with clinical research while also interacting with patients. Outside of the clinic, Brandon is an avid golfer.
JACK WISMAN (Coordinator)
Jack graduated from the University of Virginia in 2009 with a degree in Economics. After working in Richmond as a Mortgage Loan Originator for 13 years, he decided to change careers with a renewed focus on Healthcare. In his free time he likes to attend UVA sporting events, swim, and play golf.
Uyen Nhi THi Tran (Coordinator)
Uyen graduated in 2025 from the University of Virginia with a B.S. in Chemistry, with a specialization in Biochemistry and received Highest Distinction for her Distinguished Majors Thesis. She also minored in Health, Ethics, and Society, which sparked her interest in anthropology and philosophy-- particularly, relational ethics and the ethics of care. She is applying to medical school, hoping to become a primary care physician. During her time at UVA, she worked at the hospital, with 2.5 years of experience caring for psychiatric and geriatric patients. She chose to work at PROC because it allows her to see a different dimension of research, while interacting closely with pediatric populations and their families. Longitudinal care is especially important to her, as she is also a home caregiver for older adults in the Charlottesville area. With her interest in anthropology, working at PROC means that she can experience the relationships that medicine and research have with not only the patient, but the families, and new conceptions of what it means to care for a person. In her free time, she loves to read, hike (as a Roanoke, VA native, she enjoys nature's beauty), spend time with family and friends, and explore new cafes in the area.
Catherine hansa (Coordinator)
Catherine graduated from Vassar College in 2023 with a dual degree in International Studies and Russian Studies. After studying abroad in Russia during the invasion of Ukraine, she decided to step away from foreign affairs, and found passion in medicine while interning for a pediatric surgical fund. Catherine completed the University of Virginia’s Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medical Program in 2025, and will soon start applying to medical school. In her free time, she loves to dance and listen to Europop.