Karen M. Myrick, an assistant professor in the School of Nursing at Quinnipiac University, has been named to “Irish America’s” Healthcare and Life Sciences 50. Myrick was officially recognized at a ceremony at the New York Yacht Club on Sept. 25.

The award recognizes the work of Irish-American and Irish-born medical professionals who are contributing every day to the health and wellness of their communities through their work in pharmaceuticals, medical and biotechnology, research and development, disease prevention and life sciences venture capital. Each honoree was profiled in the August/September issue of “Irish America” magazine.

‪“We are delighted to have such a distinguished and varied inaugural group of honorees,” says Patricia Harty, co-founder and editor-in-chief of “Irish America.” “The work our honorees are doing in their individual fields raises the global profile of Irish and Irish American medical professionals and is one of the key motivators behind the growth of life sciences industries in Ireland.”

 “It is with heartfelt gratitude that I thank ‘Irish America’ for the honor to be recognized as one of the inaugural 50 health care and science awardees,” Myrick said. “The environment in which I am privileged to work continually inspires me. This award reflects my personal and professional aspirations, which include transforming health care.”

 Myrick joined Quinnipiac in 2012. She earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice Degree and bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing all from the University of Connecticut. She also holds a post-master’s certificate from George Washington University. She is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau National Nursing Honor Society, The International Council on Nursing Education, The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties, The National League of Nursing, The American Nurses Association, The Counsel for Advancing Nursing Science, The Greater Hartford Orthopedic Society, The Connecticut Advanced Practice Nurses Association, The Eastern Nurses Research Association and The New England Elbow and Shoulder Society.

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