Results-driven Research Coordinator with expertise in patient enrollment, clinical research, and biospecimen collection. Experienced in conducting large-scale screening studies with the University of Kentucky, VA Medical Center, and Appalachian primary care clinics, ensuring compliance with IRB, HIPAA, and federal research protocols. Strong background in informed consent, REDCap data management, and interdisciplinary collaboration with healthcare providers and research teams. Proven track record of enhancing study participation, enrolling over 1,000 patients in one year, and ensuring high-quality data collection for impactful research outcomes.
•Enroll veterans in the VET-VOYAGER throat cancer screening study, targeting 1,500 participants in one year with the help of my coworkers in Lexington.
• Educate and obtain informed consent from veterans about the study, ensuring compliance with ethical and research guidelines.
• Perform clinical sample collection, including fingerstick blood sampling and oral rinse specimen collection, following VA and research protocols.
• Manage biospecimen labeling and de-identification, ensuring patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and IRB regulations.
• Record patient data in REDCap, maintaining accuracy and integrity for research analysis.
• Coordinate with VA healthcare providers and research staff to streamline patient recruitment and study procedures.
• Prepare and ship biospecimens weekly to designated research labs for antibody testing and HPV analysis.
• Ensure adherence to VA research protocols and federal research regulations to maintain compliance.
References available upon request.