Halley Fowler
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Experienced clinical research professional with over 8 years in trial operations, regulatory compliance, study start-up, and data integrity oversight. Proven track record supporting investigator-initiated and industry-sponsored studies across oncology, digestive diseases, neurology, and GI motility research. Currently completing an MS in Biotechnology to advance into senior leadership roles.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator III
Emory University
Atlanta, Georgia
09.2021 - Current
- Lead clinical trial operations across investigator-initiated, industry-sponsored, and multi-center GI studies.
- Coordinate research study start-up including budgets, financial tracking, industry contract negotiations, IRB submissions
- Manage PI/sponsor/CRO relations and facilitate high-level communications.
- Conduct QA reviews, risk assessments, and CAPA initiatives to strengthen audit readiness.
- Perform biospecimen processing, chain of custody, QC, centrifugation, and shipments.
Clinical Research Associate
ICON PLC
Atlanta, GA
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Performed pre-study site evaluations, site initiations, interim monitoring and study close-out visits while collecting regulatory documentation.
- Ensured GCP compliance and documentation accuracy in EDC platforms.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project workflows and ensure protocol adherence
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Emory University
Atlanta, GA
03.2020 - 09.2021
- Coordinated GI oncology trials, managed consenting, eligibility, performed study visits and EDC entry.
- Maintained accurate up-to-date tracking logs for all research activities including subject screening, recruitment, adverse events, concomitant medications, lab results and supplies.
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
Los Angeles, California
04.2019 - 03.2020
- Coordinated NIH/industry GI trials with an emphasis is protocol writing and data analysis
- Organized and scheduled participant visits across clinical teams
- Collected, processed and delivered specimens from trial participants
- Medical record screening for patient recruitment
Clinical Research Coordinator I
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas
06.2017 - 03.2019
- Performed clinical research activities including protocol development, subject recruitment and data collection.
- Wrote and developed protocols and case report forms for investigator-initiated studies.
- Presented and submitted scientific findings at national research conferences, scientific publications, and community outreach events.
Plant Biologist/Research Lab Assistant
Monsanto/ Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
St. Louis , MO
2013 - 2017
- Supported plant genetics R&D, PCR, proteomics, microscopy, and greenhouse management.
- Collaborated with teams to design and implement experimental protocols.
Education
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Morehouse School of Medicine
Atlanta08-2026
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Missouri - St. Louis
St Louis, MOSkills
- Clinical trial coordination and management
- CRO and sponsor relations
- Contract negotiations
- Study activation and close out
- CAPA
- IND/IDE Submissions
- Research budgeting and grants
- Biospecimen processing
- Regulatory compliance
- EDC/ Data management
- Protocol development
- Audit preparation
- Medical writing
- FDA/GCP/IRB Compliance
Certification
CPR/BLS • Good Clinical Practice (GCP) • CITI certified • Certified Nurse Assistant
Publications and Abstracts
- Fowler, H. et al. (2019). Functional dissection of the ARGONAUTE7 promoter. Plant Direct, 3(1), e00102. https://doi.org/10.1002/pld3.102
- D.O. Student Research Award (2022): Isolation and Recording of Thalamic Neuronal Activity in Rat – PCOM Atlanta, GA
- Poster Participant – Digestive Disease Week San Diego (2019): Breath Test in Healthy Controls
- Poster Participant – Lewis Stoke Center of Excellence (2016): Graft Junction and Cell Reformation of Tomato Seedling
Timeline
Clinical Research Associate
ICON PLC
04.2022 - 11.2022
Lead Clinical Research Coordinator III
Emory University
09.2021 - Current
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Emory University
03.2020 - 09.2021
Clinical Research Coordinator I
Cedar Sinai Medical Center
04.2019 - 03.2020
Clinical Research Coordinator I
University of Kansas Medical Center
06.2017 - 03.2019
Plant Biologist/Research Lab Assistant
Monsanto/ Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
2013 - 2017
Master of Science - Biotechnology
Morehouse School of Medicine
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Missouri - St. Louis