Research Nursing
Veronica McInerney
Nursing Manager
The nurse manager, Veronica McInerney, holds a Masters Degree in Health Research and has over 20 years experience in nursing, 10 of those years dedicated specifically to research management. She has project managed over 75 clinical trials during that time. These studies range from translational research projects to phase 1, phase 2 and phase 3 studies and also a number of expanded access programs. Through her experience in the management of clinical trials and research studies, she has a positive track record in external audit by regulatory bodies. She has successfully led many inspections by the Irish Medicines Board and also has successfully led sponsor inspections by international study groups and pharmaceutical sponsors.
Veronica currently leads a growing team of specialist nurses who conduct trials in compliance with Good Clinical Practice, Medical Devices Standards and in adherence with relevant Irish and European regulations. Our nursing staff assists with all aspects of the research process including:
- Coordination of research activity
- Patient work-up and treatment
- Procedures, sample handling and processing
- Patient follow-up, clinical assessment
- Data collection data entry and completion
The nursing group work very closely with the study management team and principle investigator to conduct the study in the most efficient way to achieve the best outcome whilst all the time demonstrably ensuring high standards and quality assurance.