Karen Manrique, MS
Project Administrator, Regulatory Knowledge Support
SC CTSI Role
As a Project Administrator for the RKS core group, within SC CTSI, Ms. Manrique will support the development of onsite educational programs and self-study modules that help expand expertise among the clinical research workforce and improve the quality of investigator-initiated trials at USC and other institutions. Ms. Manrique manages regulatory consultations requested through SC CTSI, identifying and addressing challenges in clinical trials. Additionally, Ms. Manrique will engage with other CTSIs and academic institutions for collaboration in training programs and regulatory science research.
Contact Information
Professional Background
Ms. Manrique holds a Bachelor of Science degree in General Biology with a minor in Studio Art from the University of California, San Diego, as well as a Master of Science in Project Management from the University of Southern California. Prior to joining RKS, Ms. Manrique worked as a clinical research coordinator for USC’s Surgical Research Unit, focusing mostly on Vascular Surgery studies. This included PI-initiated, NIH, and industry sponsored trials.
Interests
Traveling, trying new restaurants, and community engagement through volunteering.