1660 S. Columbian Way, MS-127, Seattle, WA 98108, ekovak@u.washington.edu

Education

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Sept 1998-June 2002: University of Washington, Seattle, WA
Bachelor's Degree in Botany with extended coursework in Biology and Chemistry.

Professional Experience

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Sept. 2003-present: University of Washington Parkinson's Genetic Research Group, Seattle, WA
Research study coordinator
Recruit, consent, and interview participants; perform venipuncture and collect physical measurements according to research protocols; collect and transport samples; perform chart reviews; design databases and data collection instruments for genetic studies in Parkinson's disease.

Duties: effectively coordinate clinical research study; create, modify, maintain, and query Microsoft Access databases; set data entry standards and practices; collect and record clinical data from a combination of subject and physician interview; administer clinical instruments and questionnaires to patients; interpret and extract detailed clinical information from medical records; serve as liaision between other studies and hospitals; draft all correspondence to the UW Human Subjects Division and be responsible for implementing modifications to consent and data collection protocol; establish and maintain contact with community organizations, health care agencies, and support groups for recruitment purposes; perform venipuncture and deliver specimens to lab in timely manner; directly train and supervise two people

1997-2003: Olympic Sports
Supervisor
Perform all aspects of successfully operating a retail store

Certifications

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HIPAA
Health Care Assistant Certification
First Aid/CPR Certification
Good Clinical Practice & Human Subjects Protection
VA Cyber Security Training
VA Shipping Infectious Substances and Diagnostic Specimens

Go Mariners!

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This is not Erica's favorite uncle, but Erica wishes that he were ;-).