Meet the Clinical Trials Team

Daniel Von Hoff, MD Chief Scientific Officer for US Oncology Research

David Smith, M.D. Director of Clinical Research

Michelle Jones, RN Clinical Research Manager

NURSE COORDINATORS Jenni Thompson RN, BSN, OCN Research Coordinator It is exciting to be able to provide our patients with access to promising cancer fighting agents through participation in a clinical trial. The type of agents that we are now able to offer our patients have become far more targeted and complex than when I started in the research field 11 years ago. It is exciting to be able to offer patients the opportunity to receive novel agents in the comfort of their own community. I can’t wait to see what the future holds as research continues to develop cutting–edge treatments. Judith R. Welch, RN, BSN, OCN Research Coordinator I had a difficult time choosing a career path in life because I was interested in so many different things. I remember doing one of those exercises to help you clarify your goals in life and the question was “If you could do anything at all in life--what would it be?” For me the answer was always “I would cure cancer!” This is the most that I can do to participate in that process of finding a cure for cancer. And everyday I hope that one of these new drugs that we have in clinical trials will be that cure.

DATA COORDINATORS Cherri Anders, CMA, DC Research Data Coordinator I joined the research team last year as a data coordinator after working as a certified medical assistant since 1991. I have learned so much about the research process from this great group of people. The dedication of everyone in this field will continue to improve the lives of those affected by this disease, and I’m excited to be a part of this organization! Robin Doyle, CMA Research Data Coordinator I joined Northwest Cancer Specialists nearly 15 years ago and I’ve been part of the research team for about the last 8 of those years. Little did I know when I became a certified medical assistant back in 1982 that I would be so drawn to oncology. I truly enjoy being part of such a passionate and dedicated research team and I’m always so inspired by our patients. Research cures cancer and I’m excited to see what tomorrow brings! Amy Moon, CMA Research Data Coordinator I joined the research team in July 2006. What an exciting job this has turned out to be. It is an ego booster watching the changes research has made in patients lives. I feel very fortunate to work with a great team. I look forward to many years of helping patients beat their disease.