Katherin Mendez is a senior clinical research and regulatory professional, she coordinates multiple concurrently accruing clinical trials and contributes to the development of clinical research infrastructure. She also serves on the UNLV hiring committee, supporting institutional recruitment and candidate selection.

With more than a decade of experience in clinical research, Katherin’s expertise spans Phase I–III clinical trials, FDA-regulated research, surgical and medical device studies, study feasibility, site initiation and monitoring visits, regulatory operations, and multi-site patient recruitment. As a senior clinical research coordinator, she has achieved the highest recruitment among participating sites on two surgical device studies, supporting strong enrollment and successful trial execution.

Katherin conducted clinical research at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, University of Nevada Las Vegas and Comprehensive Cancer Centers. 

She has independently coordinated multiple Phase I–III clinical trials and contributed to research associated with multiple eventual FDA approvals.

Katherin is a member of the Society of Clinical Research Associates (SOCRA) and brings a practical, patient-centered perspective to clinical research. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between research protocols, regulatory requirements, clinical operations, and real-world patient care, helping translate complex clinical research into meaningful advances in medicine.