Kala Kirby

Kala Kirby

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    LEADS Program Manager at Indiana University School of Medicine

  • Education

    • Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

      2010 - 2015
      French Minor
    • Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

      2010 - 2015
      Mathematics Minor
    • Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis

      2010 - 2015
      Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Neuroscience

      Activities and Societies: Alpha Lambda Delta, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Societies, Best Buddies

  • Experience

    • Indiana University School of Medicine

      Jan 2012 - Nov 2012
      Lab Assistant

      Assist lab personnel with experimentsClean laboratory dishware and equipmentCatalog laboratory chemicalsMake stock solutions, buffers, and cell growth mediaPerform decapitation of laboratory ratsDissect laboratory ratsHarvest stem cells of laboratory rats

    • Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

      Nov 2012 - Sept 2015
      Office Assistant

      Greet students, answer general questionsCreate and file student filesPick up and sort mailMake copiesFill copy machine Check and fill marketing materialsMaintain up-to-date spreadsheets

    • Damar Services Inc

      Sept 2014 - now
      Direct Care Staff

      Provide in home care to children and adults with developmental, intellectual, and behavioral challengesAdminister medicationMonitor behavior of client and adhere to a behavior planPromote community involvement for clientsServe to immerse clients in social environmentsSupport inclusion for people with disabilities

    • Indiana University School of Medicine

      Sept 2015 - now

      Assist with scheduling and administrative duties required for new and continuing subjects in a long term, longitudinal study of dementia and related disorders. Contact potential study subjects and complete screening questionnaire; schedule clinical visit and imaging as appropriate. Contact and schedule existing participants for follow up Clinical Core visits. Assist in subject recruitment from various sources including IUH clinics. Assist with subject visits as needed: complete study questionnaires, escort subjects to appointment sites such as MRI, etc. Show less

      • LEADS Program Manager

        Jan 2022 - now
      • Clinical Trials Recruitment Specialist

        Jan 2019 - Jan 2022
      • Lead Clinical Coordinator, IADC

        Sept 2016 - Jan 2019
      • Clinical Research Technician, IADC

        Sept 2015 - Aug 2016
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • First Aid CPR AED

      American Heart Association
      Sept 2014
    • CDR Rater

      Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
      Aug 2016
  • Volunteer Experience

    • President/Vice President/Member

      Issued by Best Buddies on Aug 2008
      Best BuddiesAssociated with Kala Kirby