She started her nursing career in the UK in 1989 as a registered nurse. Prior to coming to Vanderbilt, she worked for 12 years at the Royal Marsden Hospital, London (Europe’s largest cancer center). She is certified in Oncology and Gynecology Nursing and has gained experience in many areas of cancer care. Her last three years at the Royal Marsden were spent in the Cancer Genetics unit working with Dr. Rosalind Eeles, a leading physician in clinical and translational cancer genetics. Kate’s role involved research and cancer risk counseling.