Tia Patterson
Dr. Tia Patterson pursues her passion for developing learning in adults both in the classroom and in the clinical research industry. She has served as a faculty member in higher education since 2008 across multiple universities and has worked in the clinical research space for more than 20 years.
This Master of Clinical Research (MCR) program faculty member also works in industry for a biotech company leading clinical operations. She utilizes practical experience to provide a realistic learning space that meets learners where they are and elevates their understanding of the field. Dr. Patterson recognizes the critical role of clinical research in advancing medical treatment and believes in the MCR program’s goals of ensuring that the people who carry out the highly-regulated pre-approval process for new medical devices, drugs and biologics are equipped with the skills and knowledge to do so.
News
New research shows that overall, the prevalence of adverse and positive childhood experiences reported by parents of teenagers hasn’t changed substantially in the United States in recent years.
The findings suggest that interventions designed to boost positive family experiences and shield children from negative experiences may not be hitting the mark on a national scale, the study’s authors say.
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The Ohio State University is investing $14 million into expanding one of its programs.
The university plans to nearly double undergraduate enrollment within the College of Nursing amid a nationwide nursing shortage.
“We need to answer that call, answer the calling to care and help people in the healthcare community,” said Dr. Wendy Bowles, Associate Dean for Baccalaureate Programs at Ohio State’s College of Nursing.