Ximena Levy, MD, MPH, PhD(c), is a physician–scientist and senior research executive with more than 20 years of experience leading translational research, regulatory compliance, and clinical trial operations across academic, nonprofit, and industry settings. She is Director of Research Operations at Lynn Cancer Institute, where she supports biomedical research through streamlined operations, regulatory strategy and ethical oversight. Dr. Levy has held leadership roles at Florida Atlantic University, Brown University and directed large, multi-site clinical research portfolios. Her expertise spans IRB/HRPP, clinical trials, health economics, and research infrastructure development, with a strong commitment to ethical excellence and workforce development.