I am a biomedical engineer and clinical research leader with more than a decade of experience directing oncology research programs and developing real world evidence initiatives. I previously led an oncology research team at the Institute for Medical Research and the Durham VA, where I oversaw the operational strategy and execution of a high volume portfolio of retrospective, prospective, and tissue based studies.
In this role, I coordinated large multidisciplinary research programs and worked with study teams of more than 180 staff involved in clinical operations, data, and regulatory operations. My work focused primarily on urologic oncology, including prostate cancer, bladder cancer, and interstitial cystitis. I have also contributed to research in colorectal, breast, lung, and head and neck cancers, as well as orthopedic research related to clubfoot.
I hold a master’s degree in biomedical engineering and have a background in software development and data systems design. I am particularly interested in work that brings structure to complex research programs and translates clinical and electronic medical record data into scalable research assets that support real world evidence generation and improved clinical decision making.