Professional Summary and Job Objective

Highly experienced health research professional, able to design, implement and manage all phases of a research project. Possesses a deep understanding and familiarity with all phases of the research process, including creating and maintaining large databases and datasets using MS Access and Paradox 5; completing statistical analysis using SPSS, Stata, and SAS for Windows, research design, grant proposal preparation, interpretation of research results, report writing, and publication manuscript preparation. Currently Chanpong is a Data and Information Manager with PM&R with strong organizational and data management skills. She is a highly motivated professional seeking a challenging career as an Archivist and Information Specialist.

Essential functions/responsibilities:

• coordinates research database design and creation
• tracks database preparation and supervises data entry
• maintains structural integrity of relational database management
systems
• designs and implements quality assurance procedures
• analyzes and interprets research data in conjunction with project biostatistician
• prepares final technical reports, including results and statistical analysis interpretation

Research-related responsibilities:

• co-authors research grant proposals
• recommends appropriate research methodologies
• prepares in-depth background information in support of research methodologies
• designs research project time lines and manpower requirements
• coordinates research assistants / student interns / contractors activity

Information management-related responsibilities:

• LAN administration, software training, and
  computer problem resolution
• provides computer applications support
• designs and recommends hardware and software upgrades

---

Significant and Applicable Work Experience

1994 - Present - Research Associate,

Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas.
Data and Information Management, Statistical Analysis, LAN Administrator.
URL: http://statepi.bcm.tmc.edu/people.html
Webmaster - URL: http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/pm&r/

1993-1994 - Research Associate,


Center for Transportation Training and Research,
Texas Southern University, Houston, Texas.

1988-1993 - Educator,


Meridian School & American International School,
Bakersfield, CA & Republique Gabon, Africa.

1985-1987 - Research Analyst,


Kern Council of Governments, Bakersfield, CA.

1983-1984 - Research Associate,


Center for Business and Economic Research,
California State University, Bakersfield, CA.

1975-1982 - Senior Research Technologist,

Caribbean Epidemiology Centre,
Trinidad, West Indies, Medical Research Council.

---

Education and Professional Qualifications

San Diego State University, San Diego, CA California State University, Bakersfield, CA University of Texas, School of Public Health, Houston, TX

B.S. M.S. Dr.P.H.

1975 1984 In progress

Microbiology Health Care Management Health Care Economics and Program Evaluation





---

Professional Licenses

1986 - California Community College Instructor Credential, (#03304)


for Public Services and Administration
/ Health Care and Physical Care Services

1982 - Clinical Laboratory Technologist,


California state licensed (#29731, file31403)

1981- Microbiologist,


California state licensed (#00432)

1976 - ASCP, certified Medical Technologist & Phlebotomist

(ASCP #108147)

---

Continuing Education

1997 - Stata NETCourse - Programming with STATA

1996 - Telecommunication Conference, Austin, Texas

1995 - Distance Education and Telemedicine Strategies

for the Future, sponsored by Baylor College of Medicine

1994 - Doctoral student, University of Texas Health Science Center

completing seminars public health program evaluation, health economics, biomedical statistics, and Health Information Systems, Clinical Pathways, Methodist Hospital.

---

Publications

Young, M., Nosek, M., Howland, C., Chanpong, G. (1997). Abuse among women with physical disabilities. Journal of Disability Policy Studies (in press)

Rintala, D.H., Howland, C.A., Nosek, M.A., Bennett. J.L., Young, M.E., Foley, C.C., Rossi, C.D., Chanpong, G.F. (1996). Dating issues for women with physical disabilities. Journal of Family Psychology.

Brady, K. and Chanpong, G. (1995). SSDI / SSI Work Incentives.
Disability Policy Panel, National Academy of Social Insurance.

Nosek, M.A., Rintala, D.H., Young, M.E., Howland, C.A., Foley, C.C., Rossi, C.D., and Chanpong, G.M. (1995). Sexual functioning among women with physical disabilities. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 77, (2), 107-115.



Presentations

American Spinal Injury Association - March, 1997


M. Nosek, C. Howland, D. Rossi, G. Chanpong:
Community Integration of Women with Spinal Cord Injury
Access to Reproductive Health Care for Women with SCI

American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine -October, 1996


G. Chanpong, M. Nosek, L. Smith:
Economic Trends for Centers for Independent Living, 1984-1994

University of Texas, School of Public Health - March, 1995


G. Chanpong:
Funding Trends for Centers for Independent Living, 1984-1994


University of Texas Medical School - October, 1995


M. Nosek and G. Chanpong: Health Care Needs of Women with Disabilities

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Grand Rounds - Sept., 1995


M. Nosek and G. Chanpong:
Sexuality Issues among Women with Disabilities

State University of New York / CDC Disability Conference - Sept., 1995


G. Chanpong:
Secondary Health Conditions among Women with Disabilities

Levitt Lecture Presentation: June, 1995


L. Gooch, G. Chanpong, M. Nosek
Gynecological Issues Related to Contraception among Women
with Disabilities


University of Houston, Program Evaluation Seminar -April, 1995


G. Chanpong:
Evaluation of Sexuality Education in Five Houston Area Schools



Back to BIOSKETCH for Gail Chanpong

---

for additional information: contact Gail Chanpong, chanpong@bcm.tmc.edu




---

CROWD Mission Research Team Research Information Services

---

back to BCM home page




created by: Gail Fraser Chanpong, MS
chanpong@bcm.tmc.edu
URL: http://www.bcm.tmc.edu/pmr/ (Modified: April-5-1997)

- copyright © 1996-97 BCM