ANN ARBOR, MI, March 27, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Carol Yarrington has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Dr. Yarrington has established herself as an innovative and versatile leader in oncology pharmacy, informatics and clinical operations, with a career spanning three decades. Since January 2026, she has served as the beacon/willow IP Epic analyst (research protocol build) at Emory Healthcare in Atlanta. In this capacity, Dr. Yarrington is responsible for translating research study protocols and pharmacy manuals into actionable treatment plans within the Epic Systems electronic medical record environment. Her work ensures that study arms are accurately represented, required laboratory tests and treatment components are complete, and integrated protocols enable physicians to efficiently apply study requirements to patient charts. This meticulous approach safeguards patient safety and streamlines clinical workflows for oncology research teams, with a primary focus on adult oncology, cell therapy and transplant cases, as well as some involvement in pediatric studies.

Before joining Emory Healthcare, Dr. Yarrington was a clinical oncology informatics pharmacist (Epic Beacon Analyst) at Incisive Consultants from 2025 to 2026. In this role, she leveraged her expertise in Epic Systems to support oncology research initiatives at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.

Before her work at Incisive Consultants, Dr. Yarrington spent over two decades with Trinity Health, beginning in 2002 as a pharmacist in Brighton, Michigan, specializing in serving patients within the ambulatory treatment center. She then served as an oncology and infusion pharmacy coordinator between 2005 and 2016. In this capacity, she managed the daily operations of regional oncology pharmacy services for six outpatient cancer and infusion centers and three inpatient units throughout Southeast Michigan. Dr. Yarrington spent 2016 to 2018 as a regional clinical oncology informatics specialist at Trinity Health in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She then served as the BCOP credentialed oncology pharmacist/pharmacy application coordinator from 2018 to 2025.

During her tenure at Trinity Health, Dr. Yarrington notably collaborated with physicians and nurses to ensure patient safety. She also consulted on inpatient oncology cases and precepted two to three pharmacy students each month, supported an oral oncology teaching program for practices throughout Southeast Michigan, and gained experience treating pediatric patients with both solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. Dr. Yarrington's years with the organization also included playing a pivotal role in developing clinical protocols for chemotherapy administration, including antiemetic regimens, tumor lysis management and high-dose methotrexate protocols. Among other accomplishments at Trinity Health, she was instrumental in customizing and implementing electronic medical record systems, such as Epic Systems and Varian Medical Oncology, across multiple sites, focusing on process improvement strategies and compliance with national standards for cleanrooms, hazardous drug handling and patient care.

Dr. Yarrington's earlier roles include serving as a pharmacy manager at Option Care Health Inc. from 1998 to 2001, where she oversaw home infusion services. She also excelled as a pharmacist at HomeMed, Michigan Medicine, University of Michigan, between 1997 and 1998, and at The Kroger Co. from 1995 to 1997.

Highly educated, Dr. Yarrington completed coursework in animal sciences at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, in 1984 before earning a bachelor's degree in biology from Binghamton University, State University of New York, in 1988 and a Doctor of Pharmacy from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor in 1995. These academic achievements have underpinned her success across diverse roles by equipping her with scientific knowledge critical for developing clinical protocols and advancing patient care.

Without access to a traditional residency pathway after earning her doctorate in 1995, Dr. Yarrington pursued hands-on learning opportunities throughout her career. Her commitment culminated in passing the rigorous board certification in oncology pharmacy through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties in 2011.

Dr. Yarrington is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Hematology/Oncology Pharmacy Association and the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists. Her civic engagement is equally robust. Since 2006 and 2007, respectively, Dr. Yarrington has volunteered and served on the Relay For Life committee, notably coordinating volunteers for the Cancer Prevention Study-3 between 2010 and 2013.

Among other involvements, Dr. Yarrington has chaired Bark For Life events for the American Cancer Society Inc. since 2010, raising substantial funds for cancer research through community-driven activities involving dogs. She also served as the Bark for Life Coordinator from 2010 to 2018, where she organized fundraising events that raised over $100,000 for cancer research with the help of her canine companions. Additionally, Dr. Yarrington continues to serve as the president of the Ann Arbor Dog Training Club, where she volunteers extensively as an instructor, teaching agility classes and puppy obedience classes, while dedicating over 300 hours annually to club activities.

Balancing her professional commitments with a vibrant personal life, Dr. Yarrington manages a small farm home with more than 100 animals, including dairy goats, Nigerian dwarf goats, alpacas, llamas, poultry, horses and poodles. She also enjoys farming activities, such as goat yoga, and often takes goats on visits. Additionally, Dr. Yarrington is passionate about dog training, both personally and as an instructor.

Dr. Yarrington's passion for continuous learning has been central to her professional growth. She attributes her success to embracing change, thriving in dynamic environments and consistently seeking new knowledge, qualities that have kept her work engaging throughout her career as an oncology pharmacist. Looking ahead, Dr. Yarrington envisions embarking on consulting projects and partnering with oncology practices seeking enhancements to their electronic health record systems using Epic Systems, drawing upon more than a decade of specialized experience in pharmacy informatics.

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