Anne H. Gross PhD, RN, FAAN

Anne H. Gross, PhD, RN, FAAN, is Senior Vice President for Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI).

Dr. Gross is responsible for clinical and research nursing practice at DFCI, including the in-patient, ambulatory, and community practice settings. She oversees the Center for Clinical and Professional Development, the Cantor Center for Nursing and Patient Care Services Research, and other clinical services and departments at Dana-Farber.

Dr. Gross’ professional contributions have assured patient access to health care and strengthened interdisciplinary teamwork resulting in changes that have improved the patient and family experience and the quality and safety of oncology care. Since joining Dana-Farber in 2002, she led implementations of a primary nursing care model, a residency training program for newly licensed nurses. She also has secured funding for programs and research to support inclusion, diversity and equity, positive practice environments focused on relationship-based care, and nurse renewal and self-care programs.

Nationally, Dr. Gross has translated improvements and evidence to oncology practice through leadership in initiatives and on committees within the Oncology Nursing Society, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and the National Cancer Institute, Comprehensive Cancer Center Nurse Executive Group. Internationally, she has consulted to organizations in various countries in South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. She serves on the Dean’s Advisory Board at the University of Massachusetts, Manning College of Nursing and Health Sciences and is a Fellow in the American Academy of Nursing.