Rema J. Henry
Lilburn
Summary
Results-driven Research Informatics Analyst and Data Management Lead specializing in enhancing data integrity and operational efficiency. Proven track record of designing scalable database infrastructures and implementing quality frameworks that support diverse research protocols, facilitating collaboration among cross-functional teams to achieve successful study outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Informatics Analyst & Data Management Lead
Emory University - Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
09.2016 - Current
- Lead the design and implementation of research data systems supporting multidisciplinary studies, including public health, behavioral, and clinical research.
- Lead data management activities across multiple concurrent research studies.
- Serve as primary data management resource for investigators, statisticians, and research teams.
- Developed scalable, compliant database infrastructures using REDCap and related EDCs to support diverse research protocols, enhancing data accessibility for research teams.
- Manage the full data lifecycle, from study start-up to database locking and data storage.
- Designed and implemented data quality monitoring frameworks, improving data integrity and reducing inconsistencies across study teams.
- Collaborated with investigators, analysts, and research staff to translate study requirements into efficient data workflows and reporting structures, streamlining data management processes.
- Support integration of external data sources and ensure alignment with study protocols and analytic needs.
- Develop SOPs, data standards, and governance processes to promote reproducibility and consistency across projects.
- Provide training and technical guidance to research teams on data systems, analytics tools, and best practices.
- Direct data quality review processes, issue resolution, and database readiness activities.
Data Manager/Analyst
Emory University - Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
09.2015 - 09.2016
- Managed full data lifecycle—data collection, integration, review, cleaning, transformation, quality assurance, and preparation for statistical analysis—to ensure data integrity and readiness for research.
- Developed and maintained databases in REDCap and MediaLab, creating supporting data dictionaries and metadata to enhance data usability.
- Developed and maintained databases in REDCap and MediaLab along with supporting data dictionaries and metadata.
- Provided organizational consulting on database matters, offering expertise to help users meet their needs.
Operations Analyst
Georgia Department of Public Health - Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology
Atlanta
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Produced statistical reports and data summaries to inform public health initiatives.
- Developed data cleaning protocols and automated scripts to improve data accuracy and reporting efficiency.
- Designed standardized data collection tools and surveys to support program evaluation and compliance.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support epidemiologic research and program evaluation.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance epidemiologic research and optimize program evaluation.
Volunteer Ambassador - Colors of Promise
Susan G. Komen
Lexington
02.2013 - 01.2014
- Educated community members about breast cancer awareness and prevention strategies.
- Collaborated with local organizations to promote fundraising events for cancer research.
- Engaged with volunteers to coordinate outreach programs and educational workshops.
- Conducted data collection and analysis, reporting insights to improve program effectiveness.
- Designed and developed evaluation tools, managing data to enhance community-based outreach programs.
Laboratory Technician - Biology & Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Center
University of Kentucky
Lexington
10.2009 - 08.2012
- Managed and analyzed data using scripting tools to enhance research outcomes.
- Facilitated genomic research by annotating, integrating, and ensuring quality of data.
- Assisted in developing research protocols and preparing manuscripts for publication.
Education
MS - Medical Sciences
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Lexington, KY05-2013
BA - Biology
Berea College
Berea, KY05-2009
Skills
- Survey Design Tools
- Geospatial Analysis
- SPSS
- Excel
- Survey Platforms
- Research Data Systems & Infrastructure Development
- Data Management Leadership
- Clinical Data Management
- Electronic Data Capture (EDC)
- User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
- Query Management
- Data Governance
- Stakeholder Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Change Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Risk Management
- Metadata Management
- Requirements Gathering
- Data Analytics & Statistical Programming
- Data Governance & Quality Frameworks
- Database Design & Data Integration
- Data Cleaning, Transformation & Validation
- Multisite & Longitudinal Data Management
- Workflow Optimization & SOP Development
- Cross-functional Research Collaboration
- Clinical Data Systems
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Data validation
- Database management
- Process improvements
- Critical thinking
- Report preparation
- Research and analysis
- Template creation
- Excel proficiency
- SQL query writing
- Microsoft office
- Data integrity assurance
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Large dataset manipulation
- Analytical problem solving
- Multiple priorities management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Time management
- Statistical Analysis Tools
- Database Query Techniques
- Data Automation Techniques
- Statistical Computing
- Data management
- Database design
- Data quality control
- Statistical software
- Health Data Analysis
- Protocol compliance
- Database integration
- Team collaboration
- Training development
- Data transformation
- Clinical data interpretation
- Clinical Data Standards
- Database development
- Data quality control
- Data validation techniques
- Data standardization
- ICH-gCP guidelines
- Data analysis tools
- Electronic Data Capture (EDC)
- Database integration
- Data query management
- Data security
- FDA regulations
- Clinical data management
- Data storage management
- Data backup procedures
- Data governance
- Data reporting
- Data cleaning
- Data reconciliation
- Quality improvement
- HIPAA
- Accurate documentation
- Training and mentoring
- Training and development
- Clinical Database Programming
Publications
- EJ Burns, S Paul, S Lee, R Jin, R Henry, BM Jennings, D Waldrop, …, 2023, Financial toxicity and quality of life among people with chronic myeloid leukemia on tyrosine kinase inhibitors., Journal of Clinical Oncology, 41, 16_suppl, e18918-e18918
- Voss, S. R., Kump, D. K., Putta, S., Pauly, N., Reynolds, A., Henry, R. J., … Smith, J. J., 2011, Origin of amphibian and avian chromosomes by fission, fusion, and retention of ancestral chromosomes., Genome Research, 21, 8, 1306-1312, https://doi.org/10.1101/gr.116491.110
Timeline
Research Informatics Analyst & Data Management Lead
Emory University - Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
09.2016 - Current
Data Manager/Analyst
Emory University - Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing
09.2015 - 09.2016
Operations Analyst
Georgia Department of Public Health - Maternal & Child Health Epidemiology
01.2014 - 08.2015
Volunteer Ambassador - Colors of Promise
Susan G. Komen
02.2013 - 01.2014
Laboratory Technician - Biology & Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Center
University of Kentucky
10.2009 - 08.2012
MS - Medical Sciences
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
BA - Biology
Berea College