The University of Iowa

About Us

CTSDMC Leadership

Christopher Coffey, PhD

Director
319-384-4197
christopher-coffey@uiowa.edu

Dr. Coffey is a Professor of Biostatistics and Director of the Clinical Trials Statistical and Data Management Center (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>

Emine Bayman, PhD

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>
 

Dixie Ecklund, RN, MSN, MBA

Director of Operations
319-335-8446
dixie-ecklund@uiowa.edu

Dixie J. Ecklund, RN, MSN, MBA is the Director of Operations for the University of Iowa Clinical Trials Statistical & Data Management Center (CTSDMC) and manages the day-to-day activities of the Center.  <More Information>

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.

Chelsea Caspell-Garcia, MS

Biostatistics Lead
319-335-7648
chelsea-caspell@uiowa.edu

Michael Brumm
Michael Brumm, MS

Biostatistician
319-384-3475
michael-brumm@uiowa.edu

Charlie Choi, MS

Biostatistician
319-467-4914
seungho-choi@uiowa.edu

Caroline Gochanour, MS

Biostatistician
319-467-4857
caroline-gochanour@uiowa.edu

Anna Gudjonsdottir, MS

(she/her)

Biostatistician
anna-gudjonsdottir@uiowa.edu

Elizabeth Klingner, MS

Biostatistician
319-335-6529
elizabeth-zahn@uiowa.edu

Ryan Kurth, MS

Biostatistician
ryan-kurth@uiowa.edu

David-Erick Lafontant, MS

(he/him)

Biostatistician
319-384-4160
david-erick-lafontant@uiowa.edu

Micah Marshall, MS

Biostatistician

micah-marshall@uiowa.edu

Anuprita Nair, MPH

(she/her)

Biostatistician

annair@uiowa.edu

Chloe Ross, MS

Biostatistician

chloe-ross@uiowa.edu

Jie Yin, MS

Biostatistician
319-467-4916
jie-yin@uiowa.edu

Megan McCabe, MS

(she/her)

Graduate Research Assistant
megan-mccabe@uiowa.edu

Jake Alston

Graduate Research Assistant

jake-alston@uiowa.edu

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. 

Trevis Huff, BSE

Data Management Lead
319-384-3482
trevis-huff@uiowa.edu

Shannon Carrillo, MPH

Data Manager
319-353-4240
shannon-carrillo@uiowa.edu

Elizabeth Cozzie, MS
Matthew Fisher, MS

Data Manager
319-384-3222
matthew-a-fisher@uiowa.edu

Aaron Gregg, MA

Data Manager
319-467-4287
aaron-gregg@uiowa.edu

 

Ben Kyllingstad, BA

Data Manager
319-467-1080
ben-kyllingstad@uiowa.edu  

Zackary Lemka
Zackary Lemka, MA

Data Manager
319-384-2751
zackary-lemka@uiowa.edu

Corey Moon, MS

Data Manager
319-467-0398
corey-moon@uiowa.edu  

George Nye, MS

Data Manager
203-605-2029
george-nye@uiowa.edu

EJ Rogers, PhD

(they/them)

Data Manager
319-467-1748
ej-rogers@uiowa.edu

Teressa Chen, MS

(she/her)

Data Manager
teressa-chen@uiowa.edu

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.

Jim Powers
James Powers, BS

IT/Development Manager
319-384-3223
william-powers@uiowa.edu

Yi Fang, MS

IT/Development
yi-fang-1@uiowa.edu

Azadeh Khoddami, MEng

IT/Development
azadeh-khoddami@uiowa.edu

Chad Slater-Scott, BA

IT/Development

319-335-1931

chad-slater-scott@uiowa.edu

Jun Xiang, MS

IT/Development
jun-xiang-1@uiowa.edu

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.

Michele Costigan
Michele Costigan, RN, BSN, CCRC

Protocol Coordinator/Monitor - Lead
319-384-4183
michele-costigan@uiowa.edu

Megan Dotson, BA

Protocol Coordinator/Monitor 

319-384-1476 

Megan-dotson@uiowa.edu 

Holly Riss
Holly Ernst, BA, CCRC

Protocol Coordinator/Monitor
319-353-4267
holly-ernst@uiowa.edu

Candy Hodges, BS

Protocol Coordinator/Monitor
319-384-4257
candy-wilson@uiowa.edu

Maxine Koepp
Maxine Koepp, JD

Protocol Coordinator/Monitor
319-384-4186
maxine-koepp@uiowa.edu

Leigh Nadel, MSW

Protocol Coordinator/Monitor
319-467-4679
leigh-nadel@uiowa.edu

Tina Neill-Hudson, BBA

Protocol Coordinator/Monitor
319-384-2750
tina-neill-hudson@uiowa.edu

Brenda Pearson, BA

Protocol Coordinator/Monitor
319-384-4763
brenda-pearson@uiowa.edu

Research Scientists and Engineers

The Research Scientist Group provides various specialized scientific research findings by analyzing study data, performing research simulations and theoretical investigations for numerous CTSDMC studies. 

Christine Kohnen, PhD

Research Scientist

319-335-1293

christine-kohnen@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.

Kortney Barrett, AA

(she/they)

Research Support Coordinator
319-467-1417
kortney-barrett@uiowa.edu

Jenni Boerm, AS

(she/her)
Research Support Coordinator
319-467-3060
jennifer-peak@uiowa.edu

Ann Weber
Ann Weber, MBA

(she/her)

Administrative Support
319-384-1582
ann-weber@uiowa.edu