The Clinical Research Center/Research Resources Office presented the Clinical Research Award for Second Quarter 2017 to Kathy McCarthy, research nurse, Texas Children’s Cancer and Hematology Centers.
This award was established by the Clinical Research Center in collaboration with the Research Resources Office to recognize and honor individual contributions to protecting the best interest of the research subjects and compliance with applicable rules and regulations.
McCarthy’s research activities in the CRC focus on conducting clinical trials of new agents to treat pediatric cancers. She actively participates in the screening and management of patients enrolled on Phase I and II clinical trials, as well as supportive care for these patients and their families.