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Kristi Kirkland<\/a>,\u00a0<\/i>CPhT, is a North Carolina native who enjoys interacting with patients and collecting data for the UNC Hemophilia Treatment Center.\u00a0There, she has gained valuable experience navigating the research world. Additionally, Kristi is a proud mom of three and recently became a Mema to her first grandson!<\/i><\/span><\/p>\n

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What\u2019s your role and how long have you been a part of our Department?<\/h3>\n

I am the Data Coordinator for the Hemophilia Treatment Center and have been at UNC for 3 years.<\/p>\n

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

Born in Durham, NC<\/p>\n

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

The job posting for the Soc\/Clinical Research Associate here at UNC was exactly what I had gone to school for. It was everything that I enjoyed as far as working with the community and data collection\/ analysis.<\/p>\n

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

The most interesting project is creating a repository platform that I have helped with.<\/p>\n

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

I enjoy my team and our patients.<\/p>\n

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

My role when I started as a Soc\/Clinical Research Associate (mainly collecting data and recruiting patients). My current role is a Soc\/Clinical Research Specialist (I started writing IRB and running studies, collecting, and processing samples and reporting. I have written a few grants and been awarded funds from them. I also have learned other roles in our center and serve as a back-up for our schedulers).<\/p>\n

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

Research is very rewarded but is intricate. The layers and processes can be very demanding.<\/p>\n

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

What I\u2019m most proud of is my 3 kids, although they are adults now. They are my greatest accomplishment and joy.<\/p>\n

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

Travel to Australia<\/p>\n

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

My hobbies are reading, hiking, traveling, photography, and shopping.<\/p>\n

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

\u201cThat things happen for a reason in God\u2019s time not yours.\u201d<\/p>\n

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

I\u2019ve recently became a Mema to our first grandson; but shhhhh\u2026 I think I love him more than my kids. Just kidding<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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