Dahlia Solorzano
Summary
Research professional with extensive experience in participant recruitment and data management. Leading enrollment efforts for a multi-site study, enhancing engagement through community strategies and collaboration with diverse stakeholders. Expertise in utilizing systems like REDCap and EPIC for data collection, participant recruitment, ensuring protocol adherence and operational efficiency.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Coordinator II
Baylor College Of Medicine: Texas Medical Center
Houston, Texas
03.2024 - Current
- Coordinate all aspects of an NIH- funded, investigator initiated study from study start-up, maintaining regulatory compliance, participant follow up, and high quality study data.
- Serve as the Community & Stakeholder Engagement Lead for multiple NIH-funded clinical research study, developing and implementing participant recruitment, retention, and community engagement strategies.
- Lead cross-site communication and collaboration as the sole committee representative for my research site among 19 participating sites, contributing to the development and implementation of stakeholder engagement initiatives.
- Plan and facilitate stakeholder and community meetings by developing agendas, presentations, meeting materials, and summary reports to support study objectives and cross-site collaboration.
- Lead participant recruitment and retention efforts through electronic health record screening, clinic partnerships, physician collaboration, and community outreach to support enrollment goals.
- Manage complex study schedules and coordinate research visit among multiple participants, investigators, nursing staff, laboratory personnel and clinical units.
- Independently prepare and manage IRB submissions, including new protocols, amendments, continuing reviews, reportable events, and protocol deviations.
- Maintain comprehensive regulatory documentation and ensure all study materials, including informed consents documents remain current and IRB approved.
- Design, develop, and maintain REDCap databases, electronic case report forms, participant surveys, and automated reports.
- Maintain regulatory binders, and essential study documentation to ensure data integrity and compliance with institutional, federal, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements.
- Lead participant recruitment and retention efforts through clinic partnerships, collaborating with physicians, community stakeholders and community outreach to achieve recruitment goals.
- Process, label, store and ship biological specimens in accordance with protocol requirements. Coordinate specimen collection and maintain accurate specimen tracking documentation
- Monitor protocol compliance and proactively identify operational issues to improve study workflow and participant experience.
- Represent the research program at community outreach and recruitment events, fostering relationships with clinics, healthcare providers, and diverse communities.
- Partner with principal investigators and research team to identify and implement workflow improvements that enhance study efficiency, participant experience, and protocol compliance.
Research Assistant I
UTHealth: Children's Learning Institute
08.2022 - 02.2024
- Achieved reliability scores exceeding 0.85 on various objective and subjective coding analysis measures pertaining to multiple projects, including Texas Rising Star program.
- Conducted live coding and observational evaluations, adapting to diverse project requirements and training fellow research assistants in field techniques.
- Facilitated focus groups to gather data, feedback, and insights, enhancing understanding of participant experiences.
- Administered informed consent procedures for potential research study participants.
- Participated in relevant trainings and professional learning communities (PLCs), and assisted in the recruitment of study participants, including teachers, students, families and individuals.
- Developed surveys and questionnaires, and input data from multiple research projects into Qualtrics and REDCap.
- Developed and produced a training webinar for the Teacher Behavior Rating Scale, including recording and voiceover work to improve accessibility.
- Utilized Microsoft Office to create and update research documents, as well as to facilitate communication with faculty, staff, and research participants.
Research Intern
Houston Dynamo Academy
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Conducted research and collected data at KIPP Elementary Schools during students' physical education courses, improving data quality through timely and accurate reporting.
- Evaluated physical and educational progress of over 60 students, tracking advancements and providing constructive feedback to enhance learning outcomes.
- Conducted individual coaching and training, collaborating with educators to foster student independence and empowerment in learning.
- Applied knowledge gained from coursework to contribute to various projects, offering recommendations for successful advancement and improvements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition And Foods.
University of Houston
Houston, TX12-2021
Skills
- REDCap Management
- EPIC- Electronic Medical Record
- Data Collection
- Qualtrics
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Powerpoint
American Red Cross: Basic Life Support Certification
CITI Certifications:
- Biomedical Research
- Health Information Privacy and Security
- Good Clinical Practice
- Research Conflict of Interest
- Group 2 Social and Behavioral Researchers and Key Personnel
Volunteering and Affiliations
- DISCOVERY NIH/NIDDK Study- Stakeholder Engagement Committee
- DISCOVERY NIH/ NIDDK Study- Spanish Translation Committee
- Houston Live Stock Show and Rodeo: School Art Auction Committee and Houston General Go Texan.
Languages
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
Timeline
Research Coordinator II
Baylor College Of Medicine: Texas Medical Center
03.2024 - Current
Research Assistant I
UTHealth: Children's Learning Institute
08.2022 - 02.2024
Research Intern
Houston Dynamo Academy
09.2021 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Human Nutrition And Foods.
University of Houston