Kara Armstrong
About Kara Armstrong
Kara Armstrong serves as a Clinical Trials Auditor for the Cancer Center at the University of Colorado, where she has worked since 2014. With a background in clinical research management and administration, she has developed auditing plans and standard operating procedures to enhance patient safety and trial integrity.
Work at University of Colorado
Kara Armstrong has worked at the University of Colorado since 2014 as a Clinical Trials Auditor for the Cancer Center. In this role, she has developed comprehensive auditing plans for the Data Safety Monitoring Committee, ensuring compliance with Federal Regulations and ICH Guidelines. She has also been instrumental in creating and implementing standard operating procedures for clinical trial auditing, which enhances the overall integrity of the trials conducted at the Cancer Center.
Previous Roles in Clinical Research
Before her current position, Kara Armstrong served as a Clinical Research Manager for Cutaneous and Urologic Oncology at the University of Colorado from 2013 to 2014. She also held the position of Administration Manager at Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains from 2010 to 2013. Additionally, she worked as a Contract Research Consultant for Planned Parenthood Federation of America in 2011 and as a Contract Research Assistant at Denver Health in 2009.
Clinical Research Coordination Experience
Kara Armstrong has extensive experience in clinical research coordination. She worked as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains from 2008 to 2012. In this role, she contributed to various clinical studies, ensuring adherence to protocols and monitoring patient safety throughout the research process.
Education and Expertise
Kara Armstrong earned her Master's degree in Health Promotion and Public Health from The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where she studied from 2006 to 2008. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology, Business, and Sociology from The University of Texas at Austin, completed between 2002 and 2005. Her educational background supports her expertise in clinical trials and public health.
Contributions to Patient Safety
In her role as Clinical Trials Auditor, Kara Armstrong monitors safety trends across all trials at the Cancer Center. Her efforts contribute to enhanced patient safety and the integrity of clinical trials, ensuring that the highest standards are maintained throughout the research process.