With a Ph.D. in  Microbiology and Immunology and twenty years of molecular research lab  experience I now direct the work of the I-SPY 2 laboratory where we handle  and bank all biospecimens associated with the I-SPY 2 trail. We assess and  process specimens for biomarker work in collaboration with Biomarker Working  Group and the Program Management Office. In addition, I am the liaison for  the I-SPY advocate groups, providing support to the activities of this group  to ensure the patient voice is part of the I-SPY 2 trial operations.