Kelsey Weren
About Kelsey Weren
Kelsey Weren is the Assistant Director of the Clinical Trials Office at Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Langone Health, specializing in change management within oncology clinical research settings.
Current Role at NYU Langone Health
Kelsey Weren currently serves as the Assistant Director of the Clinical Trials Office at the Perlmutter Cancer Center, NYU Langone Health. She has been in this role since 2021, where she is responsible for overseeing clinical trial operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing strategies to enhance pre-analytical translational science within the cancer center. Her contributions are integral to the functioning and progress of clinical research activities at the institution.
Previous Positions at NYU Langone Health
Prior to her current role, Kelsey Weren held several key positions at NYU Langone Health. From 2018 to 2021, she was the Manager of Research Operations in the Clinical Trials Office at the Perlmutter Cancer Center. Before that, she served as Manager of Research Operations in the Office of Science and Research from 2017 to 2018. In addition, she has experience as a Senior Research Coordinator and Research Technician II in the Office of Science and Research from 2015 to 2017 and for 7 months in 2015 respectively. She also worked as a Research Assistant in the Microbial Pathogenesis Program from 2013 to 2014.
Educational Background
Kelsey Weren holds a Master of Science (M.S.) degree from New York University, which she completed between 2015 and 2017. Her advanced studies provided her with a strong foundation in clinical research and scientific methodologies. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Gettysburg College, where she studied from 2009 to 2013. These academic credentials have equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in clinical trial management and research operations.
Early Career and Internships
Before her tenure at NYU Langone Health, Kelsey Weren gained valuable experience in various roles. She worked as a Microbiology Peer Learning Associate at Gettysburg College in 2013 for four months. Additionally, she interned at Aptagen, LLC in York, Pennsylvania, for four months in 2012. These early career opportunities allowed her to develop a deep understanding of microbiology and clinical research practices.
Specialization in Clinical Research and IT Consultation
Kelsey Weren specializes in change management within oncology clinical research settings. She has developed pre-analytical translational science strategies at the Perlmutter Cancer Center, enhancing the methodologies and practices within the clinical trials operations. Additionally, she possesses extensive experience in IT consultation related to clinical research operations, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of research activities.