Patricia Delgado is a doctorally-prepared, board-certified nurse practitioner and sub-investigator at K2 Medical Research, Tampa. Patricia has over 5 years of experience in clinical research, and has over 15 years of clinical experience in critical care, dermatology, and internal medicine. In addition to being certified in primary care, she is also certified in psychiatry and dermatology. She has been involved in over 40 different clinical trials including studies on vitiligo, prurigo nodularis, atopic dermatitis, hidradenitis suppurativa, schizophrenia, major depressive disorder, social anxiety disorder, generalized anxiety disorder, Alzheimer’s disease, migraines, and others. 

In addition to her research work, Patricia is the founder of a wellness and skincare practice in St. Petersburg called Sunrise Skin and Wellness and founded and leads a non-profit organization focused on education and integrity in the dermatology space called Sunrise NPPA Derm Inc. Despite her many responsibilities, she remains committed to her role as a sub-investigator, especially for the opportunity to support diversity in research. As a bilingual provider, she understands how valuable it is for participants to feel seen, heard, and understood in their own language. She finds deep fulfillment in helping patients feel comfortable and empowered throughout the research process, and she is committed to helping ensure that research studies reflect the diversity of the communities they impact.

She is married to a wonderful car-guy with one beautiful fur child named Chili Bangado. When not working, you can find her running, paddleboarding, reading, writing, eating at local spots, travelling, and watching her favorite YouTube channel: Lowtech Garage.