I began my career in clinical research in 1988 as a Research Physical Therapist Assistant. In 1996 I became certified as a Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC). In 1984 I received a BS in Clinical Research Administration from George Washington University. My clinical research experience has been as a Clinical Research Coordinator, Clinical Research Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance Specialist and Clinical Research Project Manager. I have served as a member of the Institutional Review Board (IRB), IRB Advisory Committee, Clinical Research Orientation Advisory Committee and Clinical Research Coordinator Education Advisory Committee at Massachusetts General Hospital.