Rachel Durst

A research professional with more than 14 years of experience in clinical research operations, data management, and multi‑site coordination at Magee‑Womens Research Institute & Foundation. As Rustbelt CFAR Program Manager and Senior Clinical Research Coordinator, she supports HIV and women’s health research through project oversight, scientific communication, and rigorous data practices. Her expertise includes clinical study management, IRB compliance, database design, and long‑term cohort tracking, consistently maintaining over 90% participant retention and 99% data‑audit accuracy. Her work strengthens research infrastructure, supports manuscripts and grant submissions, and ensures scientific rigor across diverse clinical studies.