Review research documentation and provide detailed technical written notes• Perform recurring analyses on research portfolios to identify critical gaps, exceptional results and/or lack of progress• Interact with other services and government agencies, organize and host research planning and coordination meetings, and inform the Principal Investigator of developments• Assist with various portfolios and technology roadmaps, within the context of the overall strategy• Maintain open communication with the Principal Investigator, advise of processes, report progress and serve as a point of contact, as applicable• Provide guidance to scientists preparing research proposals, to include guidance on research protocol development, as needed• Author or co-author topics to help move through the technology roadmap for domain• Participate in the drafting of program announcements, requests for information, proposals and vehicles to solicit offertory• Perform scientific reviews on research proposals submitted for consideration, as requested• Participate in Proposal Review Board meetings and make funding recommendations that are consistent with the scientific direction and technology roadmap for domain• Participate in multifunctional teams and provide clinical and scientific domain expertise as needed• Maintain and update files of all applicable regulatory documentation for IACUC or IRB (including protocols, approvals, amendments, modifications, etc.) as well as any communications with the sponsor or any other Federal or regulatory office (including prior approvals, change in scope, etc.)

• Primary duties included providing applied biostatistics support and study design guidance for research. • Other duties included advising senior management and serve as a liaison for Department of Clinical Investigation (DCI) with representatives of other departments, agencies, and research organizations in areas relating to the development and application of research methodology and statistical techniques. • Contributed to the development of journal articles, technical reports, and white papers specifically regarding areas of research methods, statistical analysis, and results. • Analyzed research data using statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, and SigmaPlot.• Prepared and presented briefings to stakeholders describing mathematical theory and statistical computing methods in plain language.• Reviewed proposed research protocols to ensure the validity of the proposed methods as well as use of sound statistical methodology in the planned analysis.• Planed, initiated, and collaborated on novel research protocols in line with DCI goals and ensured publication and presentation of results as appropriate. • Participated in the planning, initiation, and roll-out of a hospital-wide database specifically for the mining of data in support of research proposed by those in residency training programs.• Created multiple databases to facilitate data collection for research protocols. Created additional databases for tracking research protocol submissions, regulatory milestones, publications, budgets, and as well as the progress of medical residents / students. • Sought out grant funding opportunities through NIH and others to facilitate the DCI mission. • Served on scientific review committee (SRC).

• Coordinated and monitored specific research studies to ensure high quality data collection as well as adherence to schedule and cost estimates.• Perform QA/QC on data and evaluate study progress for successful completion of projects.• Maintained regulatory documents for numerous completed and ongoing studies. Interacting with regulatory oversight authorities as needed. • Developed contacts and working relationships with military leaders and medical professionals within the catchment area to facilitate resource development and referrals in support of Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center (DVBIC) research and educational mandates.• Provided training and educational briefings regarding mild traumatic brain injuries (mTBI) and available medical care services to over 375 service members per month.• Conducted semi-structured interviews with research participants while adhering to protocol standards.• Recruited research subjects to include assessment of existing recruit pool, interview, follow up, and selection.• Carried out clinical protocols and fulfill key roles in on-going study. (ie. administering measures of neuropsychological functioning, verifying data fidelity, maintaining data-tracking documents and testing schedules).• Analyzed the accuracy and validity of research and statistical data, determined whether processes and tests are appropriate, and recommend improvements to the collection and analysis of research data.

• Represented the Chief of Deployment Mental Health for Automated Neuropsychological Assessment Metrics (ANAM) Program in policy discussions and tri-service meetings.• Responsible for the receipt, interpretation, and dissemination of information regarding policies, directives, and guidance from Headquarters Air Force.• Engaged end users and coordinated with local technicians across 216 sites worldwide. • Provided coordination with the Air Force Surgeon General’s office for maintaining communications for critical military programs including HIPPA and Information Assurance compliance and certification.• Coordinated with Air Force Deployment Public Health to develop and maintain Neurocognitive Assessment Tool (NCAT) policies and protocols for Air Force wide dissemination and implementation. • Collected, analyzed, validated, and prioritized program data to include manpower, financial requirements, compliance and program evaluation metrics, as well as future needs.• Coordinated and schedule quarterly conference, maintained master schedules and attendees list, aide participants as necessary to ensure all requirements met for successful event.• Served as Master Trainer for ANAM program, responsible for maintaining training records and conducting training activities to ensure all personnel are trained in both CONUS and OCONUS l ocations for program support. • Sole technical support provider for program’s help desk, serving over 800 technicians. • Prepared briefings, reports, talking papers, and other supporting documents for the Chief of Deployment Mental Health for the ANAM Program.• Managed ANAM program’s equipment account and serves as Equipment Custodian; tracking over 150 laptops while sending, receiving, or replacing over 30 per month from 216 sites worldwide.• Maintained and update critical data on the ANAM program’s Knowledge Exchange (KX) website in support of all Air Force technicians at sites both CONUS and OCONUS.

• Responsible for development of novel research proposals in line with branch goals and objectives.• Provided technical consultation and leadership on complex research studies within the biobehavioral neuroscience working group; collaborating with other scientists on aspects of study design, as well as the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data. • Analyzed the accuracy and validity of statistical data, determine whether processes and tests are appropriate, and recommend improvements to the collection and analysis of statistical data.• Prepared, edited, coordinated, consolidated and published comprehensive reports on findings via technical reports, briefings, and publications in peer-reviewed journals. • Prepared and presented briefings, reports, and talking papers to leadership and stakeholders.• Coordinated research efforts with academia, private industry, and DoD stakeholders. • Managed equipment account, consisting of over 200 items and valued over $1.2 million. • Managed and provide mentorship to research junior team members and interns to ensure project schedules and resource availability. • Trained Aerospace Medical Residents to compensate for the effects of in-flight spatial disorientation via briefing and flight simulator practicum.• Functioned as psychometrist; administering, scoring, and compiling the results of testing batteries; conducting psychological and neurophysiological testing of participants in support of research studies. • Functioned as team phlebotomist, as well as responsible processing and shipping biological samples.

• Served as research design subject matter expert (SME) and voting member.• Conducted high-level reviews of research proposals, involving animal subjects, for scientific merit as well as compliance with state, federal law, and university regulations.• Provided guidance to medical residents and fellows regarding changes to research design, statistical analysis, and animal model research regulations/use.• Participated in semi-annual reviews of documentation as well as inspection of facilities to ensure ongoing compliance.