Joy Higuchi, RN, CMSRN, has been with Global Health since July 2020. Prior to joining GH, she gave thousands of injections at a private asthma and allergy practice, and was a staff nurse on a busy medical-surgical unit before that. Originally, she was a high school German teacher in Minnesota.

As an unblinded team member, Joy has the privilege of managing, preparing and administering investigational product. The first study in which she had a role was the landmark Pfizer Covid vaccine trial.  As a result, she has developed a great appreciation for our noble volunteers. Joy is also board-certified as a medical-surgical nurse. In her current position, she diligently reads to keep up on new developments in infectious-disease research.

Outside of work Joy enjoys spending time with her two grandchildren, playing classical and sacred music on the piano, and sewing. She likes to travel when she can get away, and is always looking forward to her next visit to Japan.