Catherine (Cathy) Lovett, RN, MSN, CCRC, CCRP is the Managing Director of the Clinical Research Institute. This role in the CRI includes several diverse aspects of clinical research. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the department, developing and teaching educational programs, developing/negotiating budgets, as well as helping to develop the clinical research infrastructure for TTUHSC and our affiliated hospital.

Cathy is a Registered Nurse; the majority of her experience is in the care of the critically ill adult patient. She received her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing in 1987 from West Texas State University and her Master's of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Nursing in 2008.

She is experienced in protocol design as well as conducting Phase 1 through Phase IV drug, device, industry and investigator initiated studies. Professional memberships include the International Association of Clinical Research Nurses, Association of Clinical Research Professionals, the Society of Clinical Research Associates, and the American Association of Critical Care nurses.