Assistant Research Professor / September, 2019 — August, 2023

Principal Investigator of the Exercise Prescription Lab. The lab (PI: Thomas) conducts interdisciplinary and translational research on chronic diseases, publishing in peer-reviewed journals. Transform population health outcomes through data, analytics, and actionable insights. Chair the regulatory review board, overseeing IRB Administration, running meetings, and approving research protocols. Expertise in institutional, FDA, and Federal regulatory work.

Faculty Member / September, 2019 — Present

Faculty Member In Integrative Physiology

Assistant Professor / August, 2016 — August, 2019

Independent Principal Investigator: Assumed responsibility for all research studies conducted in my lab, including but not limited to oversight and training of research assistants (25), training of research assistants (30), and generating independent, high quality, reproducible results. Responsible for the management and integrity of design, conduct and reporting of the research project and for managing, monitoring and ensuring the integrity of collaborative relationships. Curriculum Committee Chair:Led Curriculum Committee and Departmental Leadership to develop Master’s Degree in Strength and Conditioning through certifying agency, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Merit Review Officer / July, 2024 — Present

Duties include organizing and managing the comprehensive scientific and technical review of applications submitted for PCORI funding. Responsible for ensuring that each application submitted to PCORI undergoes a rigorous and objective evaluation for potential funding. Responsible for: coordinating the planning, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality, fair, and objective multi-stakeholder reviews; analyzing applications for funding under PCORI’s National Priorities for Research and Research Agenda; assisting with the recruitment and training of patients, stakeholders, and other experts for review panels; and helping prepare pre- and post-review documents and materials for use by applicants, reviewers and Science programs. She/he will handle wide range of complex tasks with substantial independent responsibility, balancing multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities.

Post Doctoral Fellow/Associate Research Scientist / September, 2010 — August, 2016

T32 Postdoctoral Training Grant that led to expertise in epidemiology, behavioral health, clinical trials, oncology. Courses/trainings completed: Good Clinical Practice (GCP), Publication Planning, ICMJE, GPP, scientific data and presentations, medical writing, scientific writing and communications, research ethics, and randomized control trials and research design. Associate Research Scientist: Ability to manage multiple competing priorities with good planning, time management and prioritization skills. Project milestones met through problem solving, prioritization, conflict resolution and critical thinking skills. Fostered transdisciplinary collaboration across exercise physiology, cardiology, oncology, and immunology.