Kirsten brings over 13 years of clinical research experience to the Raymond A. Wood Foundation, with deep expertise in managing global, multi-site studies from project initiation through closeout. With a strong background in CNS and Psychiatry therapeutic areas, she has led complex clinical projects—overseeing everything from patient recruitment and retention to budget planning, regulatory compliance, and data management. She has served as the primary liaison for sponsors and stakeholders, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, compliant studies across North America, South America, and Europe.
As Patient Registry Coordinator, Kirsten supports the growth and daily operations of the foundation’s international patient registry for hypothalamic-pituitary brain tumors. Working alongside the Scientific Director, Registry Advisory Board, and RAWF team, she helps manage data collection and analysis, supports survey development, ensures protocol and regulatory compliance, liaises with the registry participants, and contributes to the development of tools and materials that support patients, caregivers, and researchers.
Kirsten holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Alfred University, where she developed a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving. With a passion for data integrity, collaboration, and patient-centered research, Kirsten plays a key role in advancing RAWF’s mission to improve quality of life and care for those affected by hypothalamic-pituitary brain tumors.