April Bryant
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E-mail: apriljb1@gmail.com
Phone: 319 541 0899
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with over 15 years of experience dealing with very diverse
populations in public health research, academia and business settings.
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Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with quick learning skills.
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Extensive computer skills and experience including Microsoft Office, Access, Excel, Blaise
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Unique understanding of research and social science fields based upon educational background in Anthropology
and many years practical experience in biotechnology, public health and the medical device field.
2014-Present
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Assist in the assembly and distribution of required site and study documents for a medical device company
specializing in catheters for blood clots, in preparation for clinical trial site initiations and investigator meetings,
medical meetings, team meetings and prepare and ship study supplies to all study clinical trial sites
Assist/coordinate with 30 sites as needed for completion of site assessment documents, collection of essential
documents, and other steps as necessary to facilitate and achieve site readiness for subject enrollment
Archive study documentation and correspondence and confirm trial records are accurate, complete, and
maintained as necessary
Ongoing maintenance of clinical trial file elements such as IRB/EC approvals/renewals/communications, clinical
study agreements, CV/license collection, site submission of weekly tracking logs, etc.
2012-2014
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Regulatory Coordinator
University of Colorado, Denver CO
Managed regulatory documents and IRB (Internal Review Board) submissions for 81 studies in Neurology from
study start up to close out
Worked as part of large clinical trials team
Communicated with sponsors on all amendments and informed consent documents
Assisted with coordinating contract issues between University of Colorado Denver and University of Colorado
Hospital
Used database program “Study Manager” to track all study documents
2012-2012
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Clinical Trial Coordinator
Bio2 Medical, Golden CO
Project Manager/IRB Specialist
University of Colorado, Denver CO
Facilitated project implementation for a national diabetes project involving 14 Native American tribal areas
Completed monthly reports to sponsors from the Centers for American Indians and Alaska Native Health
Coordinated meetings of study personnel and documented results of meetings for remaining 6 months of project.
Coordinated work related to scientific workshops in year two of the project
Monitored contract compliance
Responsible for handling all Institutional Review Board issues with all 14 tribal areas included in the study
Served as key contact person for sponsors and collaborating institutions
April Bryant (cont.)
2010-2012
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Neuroimaging Coordinator RA I University of Iowa, Iowa City IA
Worked as coordinator of neuroimaging portion of a multinational Huntington’s Disease study.
Consented study participants on neuroimaging study
Served as liason between other imaging sites in the United States.
Responsible for training study participants on various computer tasks and ensured preparation for participation in
a brain fMRI research study.
Administered computer tasks during study participation and while participant underwent fMRI and MRI studies
within a neuroimaging lab.
Coordinated neuroimaging information and responsible for sending and sharing this information with fellow
neuroimaging sites using various computer programs, Microsoft Excel, Word and email programs.
2003- 2009
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University of Colorado, Boulder CO
Served as coordinator for 5 fMRI neuroimaging studies within the Institute for Cognitive Science.
Completed all IRB related regulatory paperwork study applications, continuing reviews and other IRB
compliance protocols for all studies.
Created all essential study components and regulatory forms for a new DNA collection process.
Responsible for assisting with a 150 capacity yearly center conference.
Trained and consented study participants on all aspects of fMRI study.
Administered computer tasks during study participation and while participant underwent fMRI and MRI
Executive Function studies within a neuroimaging lab in Denver and Boulder Colorado.
2009-2010
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Professional Research Assistant
Research Follow-Up Coordinator RA II
University of Iowa, Iowa City IA
Coordinated and implemented follow-up programs for the Centers for Disease Control Muscular Dystrophy
Surveillance Tracking and Research Network study. (MD STARnet).
Enrolled, collected data and obtained informed consent from study subjects (patients and families) for the
National Birth Defects Prevention study and MD STARnet study within the department of epidemiology.
Abstracted hospital medical records to a database for muscular dystrophy health information.
Assisted the principle investigators and supervisors with medical records abstract development and database
testing.
Completed telephone and in-person interviews with study subjects.
Administered telephone health interviews with patients using a CATI database on a daily basis.
Maintained and updated Access databases on a daily basis for several simultaneous studies between 2 states.
Served as liaison with medical healthcare providers, patients and additional NY center site staff.
Communicated with study subjects on a daily basis with the ability to handle very sensitive health- related
information as well as gain understanding of healthcare needs and issues of families affected by serious health
issues.
EDUCATION
M.A., Cultural Anthropology, Technology and Social Change, Minor, Iowa State University, Ames, IA. 1997 Medical
Anthropology Focus
B.A., Anthropology/Sociology, Philosophy, Minor, Plymouth State College, Plymouth, NH. 1994