Tiara Dunigan
About Tiara Dunigan
Tiara Dunigan is a Clinical Data Manager at the National Institutes of Health, where she has worked since 2016. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Optical Engineering from Norfolk State University and has experience in data management and research protocol design.
Current Role at National Institutes of Health
Tiara Dunigan has been serving as a Clinical Data Manager at the National Institutes of Health since 2016. In this role, she collaborates with clinical research teams to develop and implement Case Report Forms within various Electronic Data Capture systems. She works closely with clinicians and management staff to ensure that data collection and quality requirements for research studies are met. Additionally, she assists researchers in retrieving information from databases and multiple data sources, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of research initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Tiara Dunigan earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Optical Engineering from Norfolk State University, where she studied from 2003 to 2008. Prior to her university education, she attended Oxon Hill High School from 1999 to 2003. Her academic background provides her with a strong foundation in technical and analytical skills, which she applies in her current role in clinical data management.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining the National Institutes of Health, Tiara Dunigan held several positions that contributed to her professional development. She worked as a Customer Engineer II at NCR Corporation from 2013 to 2016 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. Earlier, she served as an Executive Assistant at the U.S. Department of Energy for eight months in 2008-2009. Additionally, she gained experience as a MicroEP Intern at the University of Arkansas in 2007. These roles provided her with diverse skills in data management and user support.
Data Management Responsibilities
In her role as a Clinical Data Manager, Tiara Dunigan is responsible for gathering and analyzing user information to develop or modify data collection systems. She assists in designing research protocols, which include data collection, management, and privacy plans. Furthermore, she trains employees to effectively use various online databases, enhancing the overall data management capabilities within her team.