CTSDMC Leadership
Director
319-384-4197
christopher-coffey@uiowa.edu
Dr. Coffey is a Professor of Biostatistics and Director of the CTSDMC in the University of Iowa College of Public Health. He received his Ph.D. in biostatistics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill <More Information>
Deputy Director
319-467-1301
emine-bayman@uiowa.edu
Dr. Bayman is an Associate Professor of Biostatisics, with a secondary appointment in the Department of Anesthesia. She has over 12 years of experience providing statistical design expertise to multi-center clinical trials, <More Information>
Director of Operations
319-335-8446
dixie-ecklund@uiowa.edu
Ms. Ecklund has over 30 years combined experience conducting clinical trials through the CTSDMC and formerly as Nurse Manager of the General Clinic Research Center (GCRC). <More Information>
Director of Biostatistics & Data Sharing
319-384-2752
janel-fedler@uiowa.edu
Dr. Fedler is Director of Biostatistics and Data Sharing, overseeing both the Data Management team and the Biostatistics team at the CTSDMC. She completed her PhD in Biostatistics in 2017 and specializes in all aspects of clinical studies, from design and data collection through analysis and data sharing.
Biostatisticians
CTSDMC biostatisticians prepare and validate study reports, as well as interim and final analyses for CTSDMC projects. CTSDMC also supports the work of graduate students in the Department of Biostatistics.
Data Managers
The CTSDMC provides full-range data management support, including developing case report forms, specifications and testing plans, validating the data systems, managing the query system, and assisting in end-user training and technical support of the database.
Information Technology Development
The IT/Development Group is responsible for installation and maintenance of all hardware and software systems. This group is responsible for overseeing the design and implementation of all data systems, and ensuring that they conform to standards set by the FDA.
Protocol Coordinators/Monitors
The Protocol Coordination and Monitoring group is responsible for developing and executing all monitoring plans in each clinical study. They provide on-site, remote and risk-based monitoring, study site support including EDC training, adverse event reporting and the development of training materials.
Protocol Coordinator/Monitor - Lead
319-384-4183
michele-costigan@uiowa.edu
Research Support
The Research Support Group manages the fiscal and personnel requirements of the Center, providing logistical and communication support for all study activities.
