Jennifer has been involved with the MacTel Project since its inception in 2005. As Director, Ms. Trombley interfaced with the Sponsors, clinical sites, and the Coordinating Center, facilitating clinical research and promoting teamwork between these groups. She continues to provides guidance to persons affected with MacTel, assuring they have accurate information and directing them to clinical sites.
Ms. Trombley received her nursing diploma from the Millard Fillmore Hospital School of Nursing in Buffalo, New York. She went on to complete her Bachelor’s and Masters of Science in Nursing degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo and the University of Texas at Arlington, respectively. In addition, she holds a Doctorate of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine.
Ms. Trombley has over 40 years of acute care nursing experience, specializing in critical care and emergency medicine. She has also worked in the medical device industry, both in applications and research and was a Clinical Research Coordinator at Scripps Health for over 15 years.
Ms. Trombley previously served as a voting member on the Board of the Scripps Institutional Review Board and the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine Institutional Review Board.
She also held the positions of Treasurer and President of the San Diego, CA chapter of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals and has maintained certification as a Clinical Research Coordinator for over 22 consecutive years.
“The best greatest benefit of my involvement in the MacTel Project is being able to interact with our amazing MacTel “family “ and all our dedicated collaborators.