Clinical Trials of America Inc.
has announced the opening of a new Seattle site and named Kathy Hendricks as site manager. Hendricks leads operational and business development and oversees patient recruitment and relations.
“The opening of the Seattle site is the next phase of expansion for Clinical Trials of America,” said President Don Dickerson. “We are leveraging the core strengths of the company’s headquarters in Eugene and building a solid platform beyond Lane County.”
Hendricks brings more than a decade of clinical research and medical assistance experience to her new position and offers a wealth of knowledge to the Clinical Trials of America team. Hendricks has conducted more than 35 clinical trials. She has worked as a clinical research coordinator for research clinics in Washington and North Carolina.
“Her background, training and wide-ranging skill set will be great assets to Clinical Trials of America in the Seattle market,” Dickerson said.
Hendricks can be reached at (206) 769-3175. She reports to Dickerson.
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