Elizabeth R. Hartigan, RN, MPH, CRM is Director of Pediatric Clinical Research Services for the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh.  She received a BSN from Duquesne University, a MPH from the University of Pittsburgh, and a certificate in clinical research management from Duke University School of Nursing, She has been involved in cystic fibrosis clinical research since 1986 at UPMC Children’s Hospital first as a research coordinator, then research manager and now as director of pediatric clinical research services.