Irena Davies has 15+ years of experience in clinical research in gastroenterology, cardiovascular, and endocrinology with a focus on diabetes. Irena started her career as a research assistant, then became a CRC, and is now the Clinical Research Manager for the prevention group at the Minneapolis Heart Institute Foundation. Irena is passionate about and strives for quality patient care and building positive working relationships. Irena is currently the secretary of the ACRP Upper Midwest chapter.