Michaela Purcell, Msn

Biography

 Michaela Purcell joined Isto in 2007. She has more than 25 years of experience in leading the strategic planning and clinical execution of multiple research programs involving orthopedic and gastrointestinal devices, MRI imaging, and pharmaceutical and biologic products in Europe, Latin America, and the United States. Prior to joining Isto, she was an independent clinical operations consultant with primary responsibilities for the clinical development of translational research. She was founder and director of two site management organizations with responsibilities for recruiting, training, and oversight of research management personnel. Prior to that time, she was a senior scientific liaison for Eli Lilly and Company in the fields of neurosciences, urology, and gynecology, with responsibilities for investigator selection, educational and research grant management, training of field medical personnel, and medical communications compliance. Ms. Purcell served for 12 years as a clinical specialist in research and medical education at St. Louis University School of Medicine with responsibilities in adult and pediatric outpatient services, grant procurement, and publication strategy. Ms. Purcell holds a BSN from Vanderbilt University and an MSN in education and research from St. Louis University.

Research Interest

 surgery