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Maria Hendricks

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Director, Clinical Research Operations ->Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) Clinical Research Unit (CRU) at University of Pennsylvania
📍 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Maria Hendricks is a senior leader in oncology with over 25 years of experience spanning academic, community, and healthcare industry settings. As Director of Clinical Research Operations at the University of Pennsylvanias Abramson Cancer Center, she oversees a large clinical research unit. She holds both BSN and MSN degrees from the University of Pennsylvania.

Maria has a profound dedication to advancing cancer treatment, with a particular focus on pediatric and adolescent oncology, stemming from her time as Chief Administrative Officer for the Children’s Oncology Group. She is passionate about educating and mentoring the next generation of clinical research professionals to ensure the highest quality of patient care.

Unique fact: Maria was the Chief Administrative Officer for the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to childhood and adolescent cancer research.

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Experience
27 Years
Current Role
Director, Clinical Research Operations ->Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) Clinical Research Unit (CRU)
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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Childhood Cancer
Served as Chief Administrative Officer for the Children's Oncology Group and actively shares content about advancing pediatric cancer research.
Oncology Research Operations
Her current role focuses on directing the operations, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, and infrastructure for 12 distinct cancer research teams.
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Career

Work history

4-2018
Director, Clinical Research Operations ->Abramson Cancer Center (ACC) Clinical Research Unit (CRU)
University of Pennsylvania
4-2016 - 4-2018
Assistant Vice President, Oncology Services & Regional Administrator- Central Market
AtlantiCare
9-2011 - 4-2016
Chief Administrative Officer
Children's Oncology Group
1-2008 - 9-2011
Administrator, Main Line Health CCOP: Cancer Clinical Trials Program
Lankenau Medical Center
7-2003 - 1-2008
Clinical Research Nursing Supervisor & Manager of Research Projects
University of Pennsylvania
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Media appearances

Clinical research nurses make research happen. Featured in Penn Today (University of Pennsylvania)
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Education
2003 - 2006
MSN
University of Pennsylvania
1994 - 1998
BSN
University of Pennsylvania
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