{"id":62328,"date":"2022-11-18T08:25:35","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T13:25:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/?p=62328"},"modified":"2023-06-06T18:22:53","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T22:22:53","slug":"featured-staff-member-alex-kass-msn-mba-rn-cdces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/medicine\/news\/featured-staff-member-alex-kass-msn-mba-rn-cdces\/","title":{"rendered":"Featured Staff Member: Alex Kass"},"content":{"rendered":"

Alex Kass, MSN, MBA, RN, CDCES, is a member of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism. His personal experience with type 1 diabetes led him to purse a career where he can help others with the disease. Alex is also a space enthusiast and enjoys playing adult kickball.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

What\u2019s your role and how long have you been a part of our Department?<\/h3>\n
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Alex Kass, MSN, MBA, RN, CDCES<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I am the Clinical Research Manager for the Endocrine division and the Operations Manager for the Eastowne Clinical Research Unit. I started in the Endocrine division as a Nurse Research Coordinator in summer 2016.<\/p>\n

Where are you from?<\/h3>\n

I grew up in Kinston, NC.<\/p>\n

What originally attracted you to work at UNC Department of Medicine?<\/h3>\n

I have type 1 diabetes and participated in diabetes trials here. I thought it would be awesome to work on these cutting-edge trials at UNC. So I did!<\/p>\n

What is the most interesting project you’ve been a part of so far?<\/h3>\n

The Bionic Pancreas clinical trial testing an artificial external insulin pump that makes insulin decisions on its own.<\/p>\n

What do you enjoy most about working here?<\/h3>\n

The people are #1, but I also love being on the inside of and helping with up-and-coming pharmaceuticals, devices, and standards of care that will improve people\u2019s lives.<\/p>\n

How has your role evolved over time since you\u2019ve been here?<\/h3>\n

While being a Nurse Research Coordinator, I went to grad school for business and nursing administration. The Endocrine leadership and my colleagues supported me and fostered my growth within the group. I started with assisting the medical director with some administrative duties which grew to full time manager which then led me to a larger role including the Eastowne Clinical Research Unit.<\/p>\n

What is one thing that you wish people knew about your job?<\/h3>\n

That a lot of it is problem solving and working with many stakeholders all at once. It can be tough to navigate, but worth it in the end!<\/p>\n

What are you most proud of, personal or professional?<\/h3>\n

That I survived getting two master\u2019s degrees while also working full time.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s one thing on your bucket list?<\/h3>\n

To win the lottery.<\/p>\n

Do you have hobbies outside of work that you enjoy?<\/h3>\n

Yes, I play adult kickball (more intense than you think) and on a rec bowling team. I also love binge watching an abundant amount of TV.<\/p>\n

What piece of advice would you give to your younger self?<\/h3>\n

Chill out.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s something about you (a fun fact) that not many people know?<\/h3>\n

I love space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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