Karen Strat, PhD
Clinical Scientist
Merck
Karen Strat, PhD is a Clinical Scientist in Oncology Early Development at Merck with over 10 years of experience in clinical research, specializing in first‑in‑human oncology trials. She earned her PhD in Clinical Physiology and Metabolism in 2016 and previously worked as a Clinical Research Associate, supporting more than 20 cancer centers across the United States. Karen brings a strong operational and site-facing perspective to trial design and execution and is passionate about using automation and technology to improve efficiency and ultimately enhance the patient experience in oncology studies.