Kate Bryan
Hoover,AL
Summary
Clinical Research Coordinator with extensive experience at the University of Alabama, Birmingham, excelling in project management and data quality assurance. Proven track record in training staff and enhancing participant retention strategies, while ensuring compliance with clinical research ethics. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and adept at fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Research Coordinator II
University of Alabama, Birmingham
10.2024 - Current
- Lead coordinator for RESTORE (REducing Future fractureS and Improving ouTcOmes of fRagility fracturE), funded by PCORI.
- Assist with site onboarding, start up and retention for 20+ partner sites.
- Support and conduct screening and participant eligibility determination.
- Complete informed consent procedures with study participants.
- Conduct activities in accordance with research protocol, regulations, and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
- Assist with development and refinement of study documents, including Manual of Operating Procedures, etc.
- Maintain integrity and consistency of the study intervention across all sites.
- Assist with generating reports and providing updates to funding agencies.
- Maintain funder required study documents and submit monthly.
- Collect, record and conduct quality assurance for data from multiple partner sites.
- Train new staff on study protocol and procedures.
- Foster effective communication and collaboration among multidisciplinary teams nationwide.
- Assist with the study life cycle from start up to closure.
Program Manager I
University of Alabama, Birmingham
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Promoted to a leadership position in the adult outpatient neuropsychological assessment clinic.
- Simultaneously managed multiple NIH-funded research projects.
- Trained and supervised psychometric technicians and rotating clinical graduate students in neuropsychological test administration and scoring.
- Developed training protocols and benchmarks for new psychometric technicians.
- Regularly met with clinic and division director to provide clinic progress and training updates.
- Worked closely with multiple neuropsychologists to administer and score neuropsychological assessments.
- Oversaw scheduling of research participants for multiple projects.
- Facilitated scheduling of emergent clinic cases when received from referral sources.
- Assigned psychometric technicians to clinic cases on a weekly basis.
- Communicated with and advised neurology administration on improving clinic workflow.
- Oversaw scanning of neuropsychological testing data to secure server.
Research Coordinator
Lazar Lab
Birmingham, USA
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Coordinator for a project aimed at creating a normative cognitive database for physicians.
- Assisted in scheduling and providing study information to research participants.
- Maintained research database with updated information.
- Administered and scored neuropsychological test battery given to participants.
- Scored incoming data from CREST-2 (Carotid Revascularization and Medical Management for Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis) research study.
- Coordinator for Brain Health Advocacy Mission, a project aimed at improving brain health amongst individuals in primary care settings.
Research Coordinator
Hippocampal Internal Architecture and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Multiple Sclerosis
Birmingham, USA
05.2023 - 09.2023
- Lead coordinator for a project investigating associations between hippocampal atrophy, systemic inflammatory biomarkers, and cognitive functioning in Multiple Sclerosis.
- Collected magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), serum blood samples, and neuropsychological testing data; screened, recruited, scheduled, and obtained informed consent from research participants.
- Managed project databases and communicated with Internal Review Board.
Psychologist Assistant
University of Alabama, Birmingham
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Worked closely with clinical neuropsychologists and other staff to conduct cognitive assessments using neuropsychological test batteries.
- Administered and scored neuropsychological tests.
- Communicated with both internal and external referral sources regarding cognitive assessment scheduling and processes.
- Prepared and returned clinical charts to doctors in a timely and accurate manner.
- Assisted in various clinical research projects on topics such as Parkinson's disease and cognitive aging in physicians.
- Administered and scored neuropsychological test batteries given to research participants.
- Maintained and updated research project databases.
- Scheduled testing and supplied information to potential research participants.
Child Caregiver
Self-Employed
08.2020 - 07.2021
- Worked to provide a nurturing home environment for children aged 6 months to 6 years.
- Organized Montessori and stage-based activities for infants.
- Prepared and served homemade food for baby and toddler meals and snacks.
- Promoted independent play through providing age appropriate, enriching activities.
- Provided care and organized activities throughout the day for children aged 6 months to 6 years.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
SHARPP Lab UC Merced
Merced, USA
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted with various tasks in the lab.
- Conducted screening steps necessary for systematic reviews on topics involving psychology and chronic pain, physical activity, and health literacy.
- Utilized a new screening tool to assess quality of psychological research articles.
Cognitive Support Coordinator
Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace
Oakbrook Terrace, USA
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Created restorative program to facilitate follow up care of residents with assigned cognitive training strategies after discharge from therapy services.
- Coordinated with other departments to implement strategies.
- Created memory tools to assist employees in their work with residents.
Volunteer Intern
Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace
Oakbrook Terrace, USA
05.2017 - 08.2017
- Assisted Programs team with daily resident activities, including: one on one light therapy, memory reminiscing, exercise activities, and art therapy.
- Worked toward the overall goal of improving quality of life and overall well being of residents.
Education
Master's of Business Administration -
University of Alabama
Birmingham12-2026
Master's of Public Health -
University of Alabama
Birmingham08-2026
BS - Cognitive Science
University of California, Merced
Merced05-2020
BA - Psychology
University of California, Merced
Merced05-2020
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- REDCap
- Informed Consent
- SPSS
- EndNote Reference Manager
- Project Management
- Data Quality Assurance
- Written Communication
- Training
- Adobe Acrobat
- Active Listening
- Clinical Research Ethics
- Neuropsychological assessment
- Subject retention strategies
Publications
Del Bene VA, Howard G, Geldmacher DS, Turnipseed E, Brown C, Lowry K, Starling T, Bryan K, Fry TC Jr, Jones KA, Lazar RM, 2025, A model for the cognitive assessment of physicians., Front. Public Health, 13, 1555950, 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1555950
Certificates And Certifications
UAB Research Training Program, Spring 2024
Accomplishments
Chancellor's Honor List 2020
Timeline
Clinical Research Coordinator II
University of Alabama, Birmingham
10.2024 - Current
Program Manager I
University of Alabama, Birmingham
05.2023 - 09.2024
Research Coordinator
Hippocampal Internal Architecture and Inflammatory Biomarkers in Multiple Sclerosis
05.2023 - 09.2023
Research Coordinator
Lazar Lab
01.2023 - 09.2024
Psychologist Assistant
University of Alabama, Birmingham
08.2021 - 05.2023
Child Caregiver
Self-Employed
08.2020 - 07.2021
Undergraduate Research Assistant
SHARPP Lab UC Merced
01.2019 - 06.2020
Cognitive Support Coordinator
Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace
05.2018 - 08.2018
Volunteer Intern
Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace
05.2017 - 08.2017
Master's of Business Administration -
University of Alabama
Master's of Public Health -
University of Alabama
BS - Cognitive Science
University of California, Merced
BA - Psychology
University of California, Merced