Alexandra Stamatoiu

• Executed novel record filing system to improve organization and confidentiality practices for over 2,000 patients.
• Collected and presented genetic analysis results to patients and represented practice at national mental health conferences.
• Created PowerPoint presentations for business development, designed promotional materials for collaborative neuroscience conference, as well as everyday clinic use.

(Healthy Start Study)

• Led team of research assistants in data collection and delegated project assignments to successfully meet all key milestones.
• Interacted with participants in diverse ways, including preparing for study procedures, obtaining consent, and collecting specimens.
• Maintained long-term relationships with cohort of more than 1,000 pediatric participants and their families.
• Designed and implemented novel data collection tools (UCD REDCap database) for Healthy Start and ancillary studies.
• Assisted in production of research reports and contributed to publication of articles for peer-reviewed journals.

KEY ACHIEVEMENT: Authored Manual of Procedures with novel standard operating procedures for new study phase to streamline institution-wide data collection.

(BabyBUMP Study)

• Organized and operated stem cell repository collected from Healthy Start Study cohort (N=1,410) in ancillary research.
• Maintained healthy cell populations and oversaw specimen allocation for genetics research projects.
• Handled specimens according to laboratory protocols to maximize result accuracy and precision.

• Designed and implemented observational research on behaviors of native Ohio bird species after thorough planning and research.
• Collected, analyzed, and managed bank of over 1,000 wetland soil samples to assess carbon content of local endangered wetlands in Knox County, OH.
• Developed skills in collaboration, interpersonal communication, and scientific writing as result of hands-on work and training.
• Participated in regular meetings with department faculty and other undergraduate researchers to present experiment progress.

(Antimicrobial Stewardship Program)

• Supported research and development efforts to create new clinical care guideline.
• Compiled medical data from 1,000 post-operative electronic patient charts (Epic) in retrospective antibiotic analysis.
• Worked with principal investigators to coordinate qualitative research into pediatric post-appendectomy antibiotic protocol.