Laurie Herraiz, RD
Associate Program Director
CTSI
School of Medicine

laurie.herraiz@ucsf.edu 415-514-8058

Clinical Researcher and Certified biomedical research compliance professional with over 20 years experience in a broad range of clinical research activities and a passionate dedication to the ethical conduct of human research

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Specialties:

  • Monitoring the conduct of clinical research trials to assure the rights and welfare of research participants and to optimize compliance with federal, state and UCSF policies
  • In-depth knowledge of Good Clinical Practices (GCP), ICH guidelines; FDA and VA regulations for monitoring compliance of clinical trials
  • On-site assessment and training of clinical research personnel in research compliance
  • Identifying areas for improvement, and to suggesting remedies based on existing policies/procedures and current or projected staffing levels
  • Analyzing submissions to the Institutional Review Board to facilitate timely approval

Awards

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  • Graduate Fellowship Award, National Science Foundation, 1991-1994
  • Foundation Scholarship, American Academy of Nutrition, 1989-1990

Education & Training

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  • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Champion Training University of California 2021
  • BS cum laude Medical Dietetics The Ohio State University 1989
  • Nutritional Biochemistry Cornell University

Interests

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  • Clinical Trials Monitoring
  • Regulatory guidance
  • Human subjects' research protection
  • FDA regulations
  • ICH guidelines
  • GCP
  • Nutrition Education
  • IRB
  • Bioethics
  • Research ethics
  • Nutrition and Disease

Websites

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Publications (2)

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