Research Program Coordinator
Atira Goodwin joins Georgia CORE as the Research Program Coordinator for the Blood Cancer Trials Network, working to increase access to blood cancer clinical trials for Georgians throughout the state. When she's not taking on this challenge, Atira enjoys being active, relaxing by the water, and exploring new restaurants and cuisines.
With over a decade of experience in healthcare and clinical research, Atira specializes in spearheading initiatives to increase access for underrepresented populations. Her deep commitment to fostering inclusivity and accessibility drives her to integrate her clinical research expertise into creating positive change in healthcare. Previously, Atira was a Health Equity & Clinical Research Solutions Consultant at We Are One Consulting, where she developed strategies to address health disparities and enhance inclusivity in clinical trials. She also held leadership roles at Inato and Javara Inc., where she focused on expanding access to trials for underrepresented populations globally and directed clinical trial operations across multiple sites in Georgia. Atira holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience & Behavioral Biology from Emory University. She is a member of the Association of Clinical Research Professionals.
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We're thrilled to share the latest issue of Atlanta Medicine featuring many of our Board members, including Chair Dr. Roland Matthews of Grady Health System, pictured on the cover. We're grateful to MAA for allowing us to assist in selecting a handful of oncologists to author articles on cancer screenings, clinical trials, genetic testing and more. Check it out and please share!
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Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology is partnering with Georgia CORE to support the Georgia Cancer Trial Finders pilot! This innovative service helps oncology providers identify clinical trials for their patients and connect directly with research staff across Georgia. Clinical trials offer access to groundbreaking treatments - and patients are more likely to participate when trials are available close to home.
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