Luigi Boccardi
Liberty,MO
Summary
Transformational leader in public health administration and project management, specializing in curriculum design and team building. Enhanced research program compliance and effectiveness through strategic data analysis and critical thinking initiatives. Led development of innovative curricula and facilitated hybrid learning experiences, significantly improving student engagement and analytical skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Instructor
Donnelly College
Kansas City, Kansas
10.2024 - Current
- Developed and delivered comprehensive lesson plans that integrated core public health concepts, including epidemiology health promotion, and disease prevention, tailored to diverse student learning styles for PB 101 - Introduction to Public Health.
- Facilitated interactive class discussions that engaged students in critical analysis of contemporary public health issues.
- Facilitated hybrid learning experiences and held regular office hours, providing personalized feedback to enhance student understanding and academic performance in public health.
- Assessed student understanding through varied assignments and assessments, including reflective journals, case studies, and group projects, ensuring alignment with program learning objectives.
- Mentored students in academic and professional development within public health, enhancing critical thinking and awareness of global health challenges.
Adjunct Instructor
Arizona College of Nursing
Dallas, Texas
05.2024 - Current
- Created and delivered engaging lectures using innovative teaching methods for HCR 230 - Culture and Health.
- Enhanced instructional quality through assessment and implementation of innovative teaching methodologies and delivery techniques.
- Facilitated online synchronous and asynchronous class discussions to promote critical thinking and active participation among students.
- Monitored student progress via online Canvas program, providing timely updates and organizing grading to support academic success.
Adjunct Instructor
The University of Kansas - Edwards Campus
Overland Park, Kansas
11.2023 - Current
- Designed and developed the curricula and course materials for HMGT 500 - Introduction to Clinical Trials Management.
- Assessed student learning outcomes through exams, quizzes, and assignments, enhancing overall comprehension.
- Created curriculum and instructional support that fostered engagement and addressed diverse learning needs.
- Adapted class curriculum for non-traditional delivery methods, including Zoom, Google Meets, and Canvas, enhancing accessibility.
- Pursued professional development to integrate recent advances in knowledge into teaching practices.
Director of Pulmonary, Critical Care, & Sleep Research
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas
05.2022 - Current
- Led preparation of federal and industry protocols, consent forms, and initial documents for FDA IND submissions
- Developed, implemented, and maintained: protocols, manual of procedures, source documents, and recruitment plans.
- Developed evaluation metrics to enhance research program compliance, quality, and effectiveness
- Led process improvement initiatives that optimized departmental and organizational programs
- Educated and trained site and study staff on conducting and managing federal and industry-sponsored studies
- Provided direct leadership and management of operations and administration for research team members
- Developed, updated, and reviewed all study contracts and associated budgets in the department
- Proficient in R, K, & T Series grant writing with experience in the development and submission
- Supervised 33 direct reports with a total of 77 FTE's
Curriculum/Instructional Design Specialist - Consultant
Donnelly College
Kansas City, Kansas
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Developed public health program curriculum for hybrid and virtual learning sessions, incorporating evidence-based strategies that increased student engagement.
- Applied instructional design and multimedia skills to design and develop new learning materials to guide organizational learning.
- Created course-specific exercises and activities that enriched student learning outcomes.
- Consulted with Donnelly College leadership on curriculum development and instructional design, delivering actionable recommendations that enhanced course quality.
Clinical Research Supervisor
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Led a diverse team of clinical research staff across Pulmonary Hypertension, Sepsis, and COVID research, enhancing collaboration and research outcomes.
- Oversaw FDA audits for all Pulmonary Hypertension drug trials, collaborating with monitors to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Developed and coordinated the COVID, Post-COVID, and Pulmonary Hypertension Biorepository and Registry.
- Coordinated physicians' schedules and managed medical licensure for all pharmaceutical drug trials, ensuring compliance and continuity of care.
- Supervised 23 direct reports with a total of 29 FTE's
Associate Director, Clinical Operations - Consultant
Rochal Industries, Inc.
San Antonio, Texas
07.2021 - 03.2022
- Coordinated day-to-day clinical operations and managed vendor relationships, ensuring alignment with project goals.
- Developed and implemented Clinical Operations Quality Management Plans (QMPs) to enhance vendor oversight and compliance.
- Ensured accurate and complete study management/data collection and transfer into the data management system
- Supervised and mentored Clinical Operations personnel, fostering skill development across all levels.
- Participated in reviewing and testing of specifications and edit checks for the electronic data capture (EDC) systems
- Created and implemented SOPs and improved existing processes.
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Led team of clinical research staff in Pulmonary Hypertension, Sepsis, and COVID research, enhancing study execution and team coordination.
- Coordinated data collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis for clinical research studies, ensuring accuracy and integrity of clinical data.
- Collaborated with research team for effective protocol management, ensuring compliance with FDA regulations and institutional standards.
- Supervised 17 direct reports with a total of 23 FTEs
Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Kansas Medical Center
Kansas City, Kansas
06.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed clinical research studies by coordinating data collection, compilation, documentation, and analysis of clinical data.
- Coordinated physicians' schedules and managed medical licensure to ensure compliance and streamline processes for pharmaceutical drug trials.
- Conducted site initiation visits for experimental pharmaceutical drug trials, representing The University of Kansas Medical Center at conferences to enhance collaboration and research visibility.
- Processed serum specimens and performed blood draws to facilitate accurate clinical trial data collection.
Education
Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) - Education and Leadership
Rockhurst University
Kansas City, MO07.2025
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) -
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12.2018
Skills
- Clinical operations management
- Research methodologies
- Data analysis techniques
- Public health oversight
- Project coordination
- Team leadership
- Staff supervision
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Communication effectiveness
- Critical thinking skills
- Curriculum development
- Instructional design
Certification
- Graduate Certificate in Medical Spanish, Rockhurst University, 05/25
- Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP), Society of Clinical Research Associates, 03/22
- Graduate Certificate in Public Health, University of Missouri, 07/20
Publications
- Boccardi, L., Hicks, S. J., The Perception of Telemedicine's Usability Among Health Care Providers., Under-review at Journal of Medical Internet Research in Formative Research.
- Cheak-Zamora, N. C., Boccardi, L., Bertucci, G., Improving Health Care Services for Autistic Young Adults: Development and Use of a Self-Reported Health Care Transition Readiness Assessment., Under-review at Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities.
- Boccardi, L., Hulett, L., Spikes, L., Twelve-Month Impact of LIQ861 Added to a Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor and an Endothelin Receptor Antagonist for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Case Report., Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute, Abstract, 2021
- Boccardi, L., Hulett, L., Spikes, L., Clinical Impact of LIQ861 Following an Inadequate Response to Tyvaso with a Phosphodiesterase-5 Inhibitor and an Endothelin Receptor Antagonist for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: A Case Report., Pulmonary Vascular Research Institute, Abstract, 2021
- Moore, M., Cunningham, R., Kelty, J., Boccardi, L., Nguyen, N., Booth, F., Rector, R., Ketogenic Diet in Combination with Voluntary Exercise Impacts Markers of Hepatic Metabolism and Oxidative Stress in Male and Female Rats., Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism, 45, 1, 35-44, 2020
- Cunningham, R.P., Moore, M.P., Meers, G.M., Nguyen, N., Boccardi, L., Jepkemoi, V., Takahashi, T., Rector, R.S., Hepatocyte-Specific Deletion of eNOS Impairs Mitochondrial Function and Exacerbates Hepatic Steatosis., The FASEB Journal, 33, 582.2-582.2, 2019
- Cunningham, R.P., Moore, M.P., Nguyen, N., Dashek, R., Boccardi, L., Jepkemoi, V., Meers, G.M., Chandrasekar, B., Rector, R.S., Hepatic Knockdown of RECK Increases NASH Susceptibility., The FASEB Journal, 33, 582.5-582.5, 2019
Presentations And Posters
- Cheak-Zamora, NC, Boccardi, L, Bertucci, G., Improving Health Care Services for Autistic Young Adults: Development and Use of a Self-Reported Health Care Transition Readiness Assessment., International Society for Autism Research, Poster Presentation, 05/23, Stockholm, Sweden
- Cheak-Zamora, N., Boccardi, L., Bertucci, G., Development of an Autistic Young Adult self-reported Health Care Transition Readiness Assessment., Health Care Transition Research Consortium Conference Call, 12/22
- Cheak-Zamora, N., Boccardi, L., Bertucci, G., Development of an Autistic Young Adult self-reported Health Care Transition Readiness Assessment., Health Care Transition Research Consortium Annual Symposium, 10/22
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Adjunct Instructor
Donnelly College
10.2024 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
Arizona College of Nursing
05.2024 - Current
Adjunct Instructor
The University of Kansas - Edwards Campus
11.2023 - Current
Curriculum/Instructional Design Specialist - Consultant
Donnelly College
08.2023 - 02.2024
Director of Pulmonary, Critical Care, & Sleep Research
University of Kansas Medical Center
05.2022 - Current
Clinical Research Supervisor
University of Kansas Medical Center
09.2021 - 05.2022
Associate Director, Clinical Operations - Consultant
Rochal Industries, Inc.
07.2021 - 03.2022
Senior Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Kansas Medical Center
11.2020 - 09.2021
Clinical Research Coordinator
University of Kansas Medical Center
06.2019 - 11.2020
Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) - Education and Leadership
Rockhurst University
Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) -
University of Missouri
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
University of Missouri