Lauren Hasty
Clinical Research Nurse
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
Lauren Hasty is a dedicated clinical research professional with a strong foundation in pediatric and oncology research. She currently works as a research study coordinator at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, where she previously spent five years as an oncology nurse before transitioning into research coordination. Since 2021, she has served as the lead coordinator on two pediatric COVID-19 vaccine trials and two observational studies focused on respiratory viruses. In addition to her work at St. Jude, Lauren collaborates with the UT Health Science Center College of Nursing to introduce nursing students to the role of the study coordinator through their evidence-based practice curriculum. Her unique combination of clinical nursing experience and research expertise allows her to effectively support study teams and participants while contributing to the education and development of future nursing professionals.