Lois Kelly, RN, MS, is the Vice President of Clinical Operations at LuMind IDSC, where she leads initiatives at the intersection of Down syndrome research and clinical operations.

Since joining LuMind IDSC in 2023, Lois has played a pivotal role in advancing the organization’s research efforts. She initially led the suite of studies within LIFE-DSR, LuMind IDSC’s natural history study. Currently, she oversees post-study activities, collaborating with researchers to analyze LIFE-DSR data and translate findings into meaningful advancements in Down syndrome research, and working to prepare more clinical study site teams to be able to welcome individuals with Down syndrome and their families to their sites to participate in clinical studies.

With 18 years of experience in clinical research within the pharmaceutical industry, Lois has held leadership roles in Clinical Operations, overseeing international clinical trials in many disease areas. Most recently, she served for six years as a Senior Director in Clinical Operations, managing global studies focused on chronic kidney disease, advanced kidney failure, and potential anti-rejection therapies for kidney transplant recipients. Early in her career, she worked for many years as a Registered Nurse providing direct care to patients, then pursued advanced education and training as she transitioned to the pharmaceutical and biotechnical industry running clinical studies, and where she held leadership positions in clinical operations across various therapeutic areas.

Fun Facts!
Lois is a self-proclaimed “people person” who genuinely enjoys listening to and learning from others. A New Englander and a keen bicyclist, Lois also takes pizza very seriously.