Fernando Valles, J.D.
Contracts Associate
fernando.valles@childrens.harvard.edu
(617) 919-2739
Fernando joined the Technology and Innovation Development Office of Children's Hospital Boston in 2007. As a Contracts Associate, Fernando negotiates material transfer agreements, clinical trial agreements, confidential disclosure agreements, sponsored research agreements and other various types of agreements.
Prior to joining Children's, Fernando worked for the Enabling Science Technology Department at AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals in Waltham. Additionally, he completed a one year clerkship, assisting clients with various immigration issues while in law school. Fernando holds a J.D. from the University of Detroit-Mercy School of Law and a B.S. in Biology from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell.
Elizabeth (Lianne) Cleary, J.D.
Contracts Associate
elizabeth.cleary@childrens.harvard.edu
(617) 919-2722
Lianne joined the Technology and Innovation Development Office of Children’s Hospital Boston in January of 2010. Prior to joining Children’s, Lianne was an Associate in the Corporate Department of Ropes & Gray LLP. Lianne received her B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Connecticut and obtained her J.D. from New York Law School, where she was an Articles Editor of the Law Review. Lianne is a member of the New York and Massachusetts Bars. She is an active volunteer for the Boston Public Market Association and enjoys cooking, skiing, running and cycling.
Allison Hannibal
Business Analyst II
allison.hannibal@childrens.harvard.edu
(617) 919-3231
Allison joined the Technology and Innovation Development Office of Children's Hospital Boston in 2010. In her role at Children’s, Allison develops, manages and negotiates clinical trial budgets and study tracking sheets in compliance with institutional policies and procedures.
Prior to joining Children's, Allison was the Associate Director, Contracts and Purchasing Operations, in the Finance Department at Endo Pharmaceuticals (formerly Indevus Pharmaceuticals). Allison comes to Children’s with over 14 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry operations management and clinical program financial management. Allison earned a B.S. in Biology from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.
Abbey Coffin
Contracts Specialist
abbey.coffin@childrens.harvard.edu
(617) 919-3021
Abbey joined TIDO of Children's Hospital Boston in early 2008. In her role, she serves as a specialized resource that assists office staff in drafting and negotiating a variety of agreements in support of the basic and clinical research efforts at Children’s, including confidential disclosure agreements and material transfer agreements. She also manages the sponsor compliance reporting for TIDO. Prior to joining the office, she worked in the laboratory of Children's investigator Dr. George Daley. Abbey holds a B.A. in Psychology and Communications from Boston College.