Clinical Trials Office Team
James Thomas, MD, PhD
Associate Director of Translational Research and CTO Medical Director
jpthomas@mcw.edu
A gastrointestinal medical oncologist, Dr. Thomas has served as CTO medical director since its 2012 inception. Prior to this appointment, he served as medical director for the Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center CTO. At the Medical College of Wisconsin, he is responsible for the integration and translation of basic science research into the clinic and clinical research into the community. He ensures that personnel at every level carry out robust policies, procedures and best practices related to clinical trials.
"As a physician, I want to offer my patients the best options possible. As a cancer redox biology scientist, I seek to answer scientific questions to better understand cancer and make regimens less toxic and more effective. This, in essence, is what we all do each day. Using rigorous science, we continually improve treatments and enhance the lives of our patients."
jpthomas@mcw.edu
A gastrointestinal medical oncologist, Dr. Thomas has served as CTO medical director since its 2012 inception. Prior to this appointment, he served as medical director for the Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center CTO. At the Medical College of Wisconsin, he is responsible for the integration and translation of basic science research into the clinic and clinical research into the community. He ensures that personnel at every level carry out robust policies, procedures and best practices related to clinical trials.
"As a physician, I want to offer my patients the best options possible. As a cancer redox biology scientist, I seek to answer scientific questions to better understand cancer and make regimens less toxic and more effective. This, in essence, is what we all do each day. Using rigorous science, we continually improve treatments and enhance the lives of our patients."
Betty Oleson, BSN, RN, CCRP
CTO Administrative Director
boleson@mcw.edu
Betty Oleson provides overall management of the adult CTO, including budget, resource projections and quality control functions, assessing staff performance and compliance with good clinical trials practices. She supervises all clinical research managers and teams, including regulatory and education and quality assurance.
"It is a great pleasure to build and to continue to enhance our CTO infrastructure so we can offer our patients the newest cancer therapy options. I am so proud of our top-notch team, which is committed to excellence. Staff are truly dedicated to their patients, with whom they have the privilege of working at a critical life juncture."
boleson@mcw.edu
Betty Oleson provides overall management of the adult CTO, including budget, resource projections and quality control functions, assessing staff performance and compliance with good clinical trials practices. She supervises all clinical research managers and teams, including regulatory and education and quality assurance.
"It is a great pleasure to build and to continue to enhance our CTO infrastructure so we can offer our patients the newest cancer therapy options. I am so proud of our top-notch team, which is committed to excellence. Staff are truly dedicated to their patients, with whom they have the privilege of working at a critical life juncture."
CTO Team Managers
Budget and Finance
Brenda Brito, BSBA
Senior Financial Planning Strategistbbrito@mcw.edu
Training, Education and Quality Assurance
Rebecca Selle, BS, CCRP
Education/Quality Assurance Managerrselle@mcw.edu
Bone Marrow Transplant and Cell Therapy
Debra Pastorek, MS, RN, CCRC
Clinical Research Managerdpastore@mcw.edu
Breast Team
Maria Pigsley, RN, CCRP
(414) 805-0791mpigsley@mcw.edu
Central Nervous System, Skin, Head/Neck, Sarcoma, Thoracic
TBDEarly Phase Team
Katy Schroeder, RN, OCN, CCRP
Clinical Research Managerkbschroeder@mcw.edu
Gastrointestinal, Genitourinary Team
Stacey Zindars, MD, CCRP
(414) 805-8913szindars@mcw.edu
Gynecology
Sukanya Skandarajah, BSc, CCRP
(414) 805-5337sskandarajah@mcw.edu
Hematology
Paulette Jacobs, BS, MS, CCRP
Clinical Research Managerpjacobs@mcw.edu
Regulatory Team
Marilyn Linde, BS, CCRP
Research Regulatory Managermlinde@mcw.edu
Outreach/Affiliate Sites
Nedra Johnson, BSN, RN, CCRP
Clinical Research Nursenjohnson@mcw.edu