Member Spotlight:

Mallory Hillard MSN, NP, AGPCNP-BC

What is your role? 

Clinical Research Nurse Practitioner  

What is your favorite part of your job? 

While there are many parts of my job that I love, my favorite part is my team and our research participants. I feel really privileged to work with an interdisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, and research professionals on clinical trials that aim to advance diabetes technology and have the potential to improve the care and quality of life for patients living with diabetes. 

What do you find to be most challenging? 

As a clinical research nurse practitioner, I wear many hats on my team. It requires a lot of flexibility, resourcefulness, attention to detail and the ability to adapt quickly. Clinical research nurses and nurse practitioners are responsible for providing quality care for participants and maintaining patient safety. They are also tasked with ensuring compliance with the research protocol, required regulations and often responsible for study coordination and maintaining the workflow of the study team.   

What has been your most memorable study you have worked on to date? 

All the studies I have worked on over the years have shaped my career in research and provided me with invaluable experience. However, most of my career in research has centered on clinical trials of closed loop automated insulin delivery using a bionic pancreas for the treatment of type 1 diabetes. Improving treatment, technology, and overall quality of life for patients and families living with type 1 diabetes is very important to me. I feel incredibly lucky to do this job every day.  

How do you like to spend your time when you’re not at work? 

When I am not working, I like to spend my time with my family and friends. I enjoy the outdoors as well as creative outlets such as painting, drawing, and cooking.