Dr. Gross is responsible for clinical and research nursing practice across Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the only hospital ranked in the top three nationally by U.S. News & World Report in both adult and pediatric cancer care. She oversees nursing practice across inpatient, outpatient and community settings, as well as the Center for Clinical and Professional Development, Phyllis F. Cantor Center for Research and a variety of other clinical services. Her professional contributions assure patient access to healthcare and strengthen interdisciplinary teamwork. Since joining Dana-Farber in 2002, Dr. Gross has led the implementation of a primary nursing care model, professional shared governance model, and a nationally accredited with distinction residency program for newly licensed nurses. She established a unique and innovative partnership with Northeastern University School of Nursing and developed academic pipeline and fellowship programs to ensure the future of oncology nursing. Her leadership has been instrumental in Dana-Farber earning its fifth consecutive Magnet designation for nursing excellence. She was recently named Ning Zhao Chair of Nursing, the first endowed nursing position of its kind at Dana-Farber, providing critical resources to continually innovate in patient care and advance the field of oncology nursing.
