Sandra Kurtin graduated from the University of Arizona with a bachelor of science in nursing with high distinction, followed by a master of science in oncology nursing, and post-graduate certification in both geriatric and adult practice. She is currently enrolled in the PhD program at the University of Arizona. Ms. Kurtin, clinical assistant professor of medicine, and adjunct clinical assistant professor of nursing at The University of Arizona Cancer Center, has 30 years of oncology nursing experience, 24 of those in advanced practice, and 19 as a nurse practitioner in oncology. She maintains a busy clinical practice in an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center with expertise in hematological malignancies, GI malignancies, clinical trials, and symptom management.