She has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from the University of Michigan, School of Nursing. Prior to her involvement with the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center, she served as a research nurse at the Michigan Clinical Research Unit (MCRU) and was a Pediatric Nurse at C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital for 7 years. As part of the Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center, she is responsible for regulatory compliance for oversight organizations such as the UM IRBMED and NIH, and coordinating study start ups with the various entities involved. She maintains record of study visits, study medications, ensuring protocol compliance and data quality, and completes study closeout activities. She is also involved in liaison efforts with clinical drug sponsors.