Position:
Adjunct Assistant ProfessorEmail: ynr26@dos5.net
Educational History:
B.Sc., Biology and Biotechnology, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; M.Sc. , Clinical Investigation, Massachusetts General Hospital Institute of Health Professions; PhD, Translational Health Sciences, The George Washington University
Professional Highlights:
Dr. Barry’s professional journey is marked by her commitment to reshaping the landscape of health research and care delivery. She is a research professional with 20+ years of experience in R&D and clinical affairs in the in vitro diagnostics and medical device industries. She has earned professional recognition in clinical project management as a skilled team leader in implementing clinical projects with cross-departmental international teams. She serves on several committees developing and evaluating competencies for research practices.
Research:
Through her impactful practice, she is actively contributing to changing the way the industry approaches research and healthcare services. Her primary research interests revolve around clinical research operations and management. Dr. Barry is particularly focused on exploring clinician barriers and facilitators within the research recruitment process. By delving into the complexities of this critical aspect of clinical research, she aims to identify strategies that streamline and optimize the recruitment process, ultimately improving the pace and success of research studies. Dr. Barry is particularly focused on exploring clinician barriers and facilitators within the research recruitment process.
Personal Highlights:
As a member of the Board of Directors for Horizontes de Salud (HHI), I’m lending translational research expertise in support of the mission to improve community health by strengthening primary care services and systems. HHI was founded to bridge annual care from the quarterly medical service trips made by PAs and MDs from North America to the north coast of the Dominican Republic.