Dr. Candida “Candi” Barlow, Ph.D., RN, CNRN, is the Director of Clinical Research and an Assistant Professor of Nursing at Oklahoma State University. A board‑certified Clinical Research Nurse with more than 20 years of experience, she is recognized nationally for modernizing clinical trial operations and strengthening research integrity across academic and healthcare systems. Dr. Barlow leads enterprise‑level initiatives in clinical trial management, regulatory compliance, and research education, with a proven record of implementing advanced computerized systems and aligning infrastructure with state, federal, and institutional standards. Her leadership integrates operational efficiency with rigorous compliance, enabling scalable, high‑quality industry and investigator‑initiated research.