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.