E-News - October 2024
Spotlight on Alliance Leadership

 

ALLIANCE APPOINTS NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

The Alliance Board of Directors has appointed Kimberly F. Kerstann, PhD, as Chief Operating Officer of the Alliance for Clinical Trials in Oncology, effective November 11, 2024. She is currently serving as the Chief Administrative Officer of the Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University, a large multidisciplinary NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center and clinical practice.
 


Dr. Kerstann brings an impressive depth of experience and leadership that aligns with Alliance organizational goals and vision for the future. With her extensive background in healthcare, clinical trials, grants management and organizational management, she has a proven track record of driving operational efficiency, improving team collaboration, and delivering on strategic goals. She is passionate about combining scientific innovation with strategic business operations.

Dr. Kerstann earned her PhD in Genetics and Molecular Biology from Emory University. She then completed Postdoctoral Fellowships, specializing in genetic epidemiology, at the National Human Genome Research Institute and the National Cancer Institute.