SCI Cancer Clinical Trials Office Blog

News & Updates from the SCI-CCTO

Welcome!

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Thu Nguyen

The CCTO welcomes Thu Nguyen, our new CRC2 with Hematology. Thu graduated from the University of California, Davis with a BS in Biological Science. Prior to joining the CCTO, she was a research coordinator at SI-Bone. Thu is looking forward to this new adventure, as well as being part of a new team to start up multiple studies. Please help us welcome Thu!

Alexandria Lim

The CCTO welcomes Alexandria Lim, our new CRCA with Pediatrics. Alex recently graduated from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio with a BA in Biology and Chemistry and a minor in Childhood Studies. During her undergraduate career, Alex worked as a medical scribe in the Emergency Department, a research student in the PICU, and a teacher at a childcare facility. In her free time, she enjoys working out, baking, watching soccer, and trying new things! Alex is looking forward to further pursuing her passion for the field of Pediatrics, expanding her knowledge of cancer clinical trials, and getting to know her CCTO team. Please help us welcome Alex!

Melissa Hance

The CCTO welcomes Melissa Hance, our new Financial Specialist. Melissa has a BS from Illinois Weslayan University and an MS from the University of Georgia. Prior to joining the CCTO, she was a Research Advancement Administrator Sr. at Arizona State University. Melissa is looking forward to supporting the Cancer Center with Clinical Trials as well as  working with the great team in the CCTO Finance Office.  She is grateful for this opportunity and very happy to be working at Stanford. Please help us welcome Melissa!

Ananya Ray

The CCTO welcomes Ananya Ray, our new CRCA with BMT. Ananya graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Surgery from Guru Nanak Institute Of Dental Surgery & Research, India. She also holds an MBA in Hospital and Healthcare Management from Indian Institute of Social Welfare and Business Management, India along with a certificate in Clinical Research Conduct and Management from UC Berkeley. Prior to joining the CCTO, Ananya practiced clinical dentistry for more than 6 years in India. She also worked as a Clinical Research Assistant at Edifice Health, a biotech startup. She is excited to have the opportunity to be associated with the clinical research team at the Stanford Cancer Institute, one of the best global research centers in the realm of Cancer Cell Therapy. The cutting-edge research here resulted in the development of the novel CAR T- Cell therapy. Ananya is looking forward to being part of the research team and will take this opportunity to learn, grow and contribute to the great endeavor of the clinical research program. Please help us welcome Ananya!

Vincent Vu

The CCTO welcomes Vincent Vu, our new CRC2 with Pediatrics. Vincent graduated from Arizona State University with a BS in Medical Studies. Prior to joining the CCTO, Vincent worked at Phoenix Children’s Hospital as a Clinical Research Coordinator. He is looking forward to being part of a large cohesive team that strives to innovate. Vincent also loves how rich the history is here at Stanford. He is fairly familiar with most COG studies so if you have any questions regardless of disease group, he can help! Please help us welcome Vincent!

New Clinical Research Trainer Position Open with the CCTO

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The CCTO is seeking a Clinical Research Trainer reporting to the manager, PRMS. The CRT will be
conversant in the goals, mission and priorities of the Institute, and utilize this knowledge to administer the clinical research training and education program for the SCI- CCTO. We seek candidates with extensive clinical expertise knowledge of and the skills to teach adult learners through various methods and media. The position will support the CCTO Education and Training initiatives. The CRT will assess the target audience’s needs, strategize the program’s goals audience and how we will meet and measure those goals, and the schedule that appropriately achieves program success. The CRT will arrange speakers and topics and collect success metrics. The CRT must understand the details of clinical research operations, Good Clinical Practices, regulatory requirements at the state, federal, and institutional levels, and best practices to advise on educational needs, develop content in collaboration with others, and lead instruction as needed for the program.


If you know someone who may be interested, please have them apply with the following Requisition
Number: 97131

CCTO Open Positions

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There are a variety of positions open at the CCTO, see the chart below or visit Stanford Careers (search Cancer Clinical Trials Office). If you want to refer a friend, reach out to the CCTO HR Team at askmysci-hr@stanford.edu.   

Referral

SCI is offering a referral bonus of up to $1000 if your candidate is hired into an open position in SCI/CCTO. If you and the candidate fit the eligibility criteria, ask them to apply online and list your name under source tracking: employee referral. Please fill out the referral form and send it along with the candidate’s resume to the CCTO HR Team. More requirements and details are available on the referral form. If you have any questions about the referral program, please contact CCTO HR Team.

PositionGroupRequestion #
CRMBMT94960
RA3Finance95983
CRC2 (lead)EDD96410
CRMHeme91039
CRC2Heme96515
CRC2Lymphoma96280
CRCALymphoma96579
CRMRadiology92308
CRCARadOnc94955, 94228
ASA1Regulatory96902, 96903
CRC2ThorOnc91923, 95419
CRCAThorOnc96699

Welcome to the CCTO!

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Megan Saenz
The CCTO welcomes Megan Saenz, our new CRCA with Pediatrics. Megan graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a BS in Public Health, with a minor in General Biology. Prior to joining the CCTO, Megan was a sailing instructor at the San Diego Yacht Club. She is looking forward to expanding her knowledge of how clinical research is conducted and how new therapeutics become approved for public usage. Please help us welcome Megan!

Welcome to the CCTO!

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Kathryn Bucknell

The CCTO welcomes back Kathryn Bucknell, our returning CRC2 with Breast Oncology. Kathryn received a BS in Public Health from UC San Diego. She is currently an MSN/NP student at UCSF.

Kathryn was previously a CRC2 with the Breast team until mid-2021. She is now back with the same team in a part time capacity. Kathryn is looking forward to meeting her new coworkers and ensuring the team is audit ready. In her spare time, Kathryn likes to workout using the Peloton app and indoor bike. Please help us welcome back Kathryn!

Ashley John

The CCTO welcomes Ashley John, our new CRCA with Sarcoma. Ashley graduated from the University of California, Santa Cruz with a BS in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology in 2019. Prior to joining the CCTO she was a Medical Scribe in the Cancer Center here at Stanford. With her experience in the Cancer Center, she decided to move the Clinical Research team with the hopes of being able to provide more direct support and care to patients. She is excited to be on the research team and be at the forefront of Sarcoma research. Please help us welcome Ashley!

Myra Mendoza

The CCTO welcomes Myra Mendoza, our new Regulatory Project Manager with Pediatrics. Myra graduated from the University of Southern California with a BS in Human Development and Aging. Prior to joining the CCTO, she served as a Project Manager/Lead Research Coordinator for gut microbiome and multiple sclerosis study at UCSF. Myra is looking forward to helping pediatric cancer patients, the amazing networking opportunities at Stanford, and getting to learn from her very knowledgeable team. Myra is a coffee lover and enjoys music festivals in her spare time. Please help us welcome Myra!