Cathy Higgins
About Cathy Higgins
Cathy Higgins serves as the Senior Director of Scientific Program Management at Stand Up To Cancer, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemistry from Tulane University and has extensive experience in research compliance, human subjects protection, and multi-disciplinary research initiatives.
Current Role at Stand Up To Cancer
Cathy Higgins serves as the Senior Director of Scientific Program Management at Stand Up To Cancer. She has held this position since 2020. In her role, she focuses on managing scientific programs and initiatives aimed at advancing cancer research. Her responsibilities include overseeing multi-institutional collaborations and ensuring that research projects align with the organization's mission to accelerate cancer treatments.
Previous Experience at Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Cathy Higgins worked at Texas A&M University Health Science Center from 2012 to 2016. During her tenure, she served as the HRPP/IRB Director, where she was responsible for research compliance and the protection of human subjects. Additionally, she held the position of Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Health Policy and Management within the School of Public Health from 2013 to 2016.
Educational Background
Cathy Higgins earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from Tulane University, where she studied from 2000 to 2004. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from The College of William and Mary, completing her degree from 1995 to 1999. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in biophysical chemistry and biochemical characterizations.
Research and Expertise
Cathy Higgins specializes in biophysical chemistry and biochemical characterizations, particularly related to human carotid atherosclerosis. She has developed expertise in quantitative biomedical sciences and polymer chemistry. Her experience includes managing research consortia and developing center proposals, which supports her focus on multi-institutional and multi-disciplinary research initiatives.
Early Career at Baylor College of Medicine
Before her roles at Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Cathy Higgins was an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow at Baylor College of Medicine from 2004 to 2007. This position allowed her to further develop her research skills and contribute to the scientific community in the Houston, Texas area.