Cassandra Franks, Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
Cassandra Franks serves as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator at Integrity Advanced Therapeutics (IAT), where she plays a central role in the operational success of complex, multicenter clinical trials.
With extensive experience in Phase I–III research, Cassandra ensures that study protocols are executed with precision, patient safety remains the top priority, and regulatory standards are consistently upheld. Her work bridges sponsors, investigators, and patients — keeping trials compliant, organized, and on track.
Cassandra’s research portfolio spans gastroenterology, immunology, oncology, and infectious disease trials. She has managed and coordinated advanced therapeutic studies in ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, solid tumors, and immunocompromised populations.
Her structured, detail-oriented approach strengthens IAT’s commitment to ethical research, data integrity, and high-quality patient care.
Area of Expertise
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Crohn’s Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Oncology & Solid Tumor Studies
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL)
- Immunocompromised Patient Research
- COVID-19 Prophylaxis Trials
Biologic & Targeted Therapies
Professional Experience:
- 5+ years of progressive clinical research experience across hospital and specialty clinic settings
- Senior Clinical Research Coordinator for multiple Phase II and Phase III industry-sponsored trials
- Study Manager for post-approval and multicenter clinical research programs
- Extensive experience coordinating double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trials
- Strong background in regulatory documentation, sponsor communication, and audit readiness
Education
- Clinical Trial Coordination (Phase I–III)
- Study Start-Up & Regulatory Submissions
- Gastroenterology & Immunology Research
- Oncology Clinical Trials
- Patient Recruitment & Informed Consent Management
- Adverse Event Reporting & Safety Monitoring
- FDA Audit Preparation
- Research Compliance & Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
- IATA Certified for Clinical Trial Logistics
Contributions to Research
- Oversees patient screening, enrollment, and retention strategies
- Manages protocol-driven assessments and study visit coordination
- Ensures accurate source documentation and data integrity
- Maintains compliance with IRB, FDA, and sponsor requirements
- Supports continuous quality improvement initiatives at the site level
- Coordinates unblinded study responsibilities where applicable