LaShawna began her career as a clinical research coordinator in 2002 shortly after graduating with her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of South Carolina-Columbia. After four years of working as at a clinical research coordinator at a busy Gastroenterology/Hepatology practice, she elected to further her education and graduated with her nursing degree in 2008. LaShawna continued to work as a registered nurse for four years before ultimately answering her calling to return back to clinical research as a clinical research nurse. Her nineteen years of clinical research experience spans across a number of specialties including interventional cardiology, valve & structural heart disease, cardiovascular sciences, hepatology, gastroenterology, drug & device trials. Over the past nine years, she has been working in the Texas Medical Center at healthcare system/academic institute as a clinical trials manager (RN) overseeing the daily operations for the divisions of Electrophysiology, Critical Care, and Valve & Structural Heart Disease. LaShawna is board certified in cardiovascular nursing from American College of Cardiovascular Nursing and a certified clinical research coordinator through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) and President Elect for the local chapter of ACRP. She’s an active member of International Association of Clinical Research Nurses (IACRN), 2021 Leadership Fellow Program and local chapter treasurer. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, reading, swimming, mentoring young research professionals, spending time with her husband & two toddlers and a host of family and friends. Welcome to a wonderful career in clinical research!
