Research Laboratory Supervisor at Medical College of Wisconsin
Greater Milwaukee Area
- Current
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- Research Laboratory Supervisor at Medical College of Wisconsin
- Adjunct Instructor at Marquette University
- Past
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- Clinical Research Coordinator II at Medical College of Wisconsin
- Adjunct Faculty at Marquette University
- Teaching Assistant at Marquette University
- Editor-in-Chief - The Mast at Pacific Lutheran University
- Public Relations Intern at Rockey Hill and Knowlton
- News Intern at Camas-Washougal Post-Record
- Education
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- Marquette University
- Pacific Lutheran University
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Stephanie Christopher’s Summary
Research professional with communication and psychosocial research experience. Particularly interested in clinician-patient communication and public communication. Also interested in research management and ethical issues in clinical research.
An article based on my Master's thesis research, “The relationship between nurses’ religiosity and willingness to let patients control the conversation about end-of-life care” has been accepted for publication in Patient Education and Counseling (http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pec.2009.05.018).
Stephanie Christopher’s Specialties:
Research study management, communication research, psychosocial and behavioral research, survey research, scientific manuscripts and protocols, IRB compliance, Federal and non-Federal grants
Stephanie Christopher’s Experience
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Research Laboratory Supervisor
Medical College of Wisconsin
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
November 2009 — Present (1 month)
• Facilitate and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team in performance of several research projects to assess the processes and outcomes of clinician-patient communication and decision-making
• Collaborate with writing and editing of journal articles and scientific manuscripts
• Write portions of Federal and private foundation grant applications
• Assure quality of data and compliance with Institutional Review Board guidelines and study protocols
• Plan, coordinate, and accomplish data collection and analysis for several projects
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Adjunct Instructor
Marquette University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
2008 — Present (1 year )
Adjunct Instructor in the College of Professional Studies teaching the course Communication Studies 1000: Introduction to Communication.
The course is a survey of communication principles and processes as they relate to interpersonal communication, small group communication, culture and communication, persuasion, communication in organizations, and mediated communication. -
Clinical Research Coordinator II
Medical College of Wisconsin
(Educational Institution; Research industry)
May 2006 — October 2009 (3 years 6 months)
Oversee the day-to-day operations of ongoing research to improve physician-patient communication. Includes research interviews, literature research, manuscript preparation, survey development and analysis, grant writing and institutional review board compliance.
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Adjunct Faculty
Marquette University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
January 2007 — May 2007 (5 months)
Taught Communication Studies 012: Public Speaking
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Teaching Assistant
Marquette University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
August 2004 — May 2006 (1 year 10 months)
Lead discussion groups for the course Communication 011: Contemporary Presentation, a hybrid writing and public speaking course.
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Editor-in-Chief - The Mast
Pacific Lutheran University
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
May 2003 — May 2004 (1 year 1 month)
Editor-in-Chief of the Mast, Pacific Lutheran University's 16-page student newspaper.
Managed a staff of editors and reporters of varying experience, managed budget matters, published the op-ed pages using Quark XPress.
Also chair of the student-run University Media Board, which oversees the budget for all PLU student media -
Public Relations Intern
Rockey Hill and Knowlton
(Privately Held; Public Relations and Communications industry)
June 2003 — August 2003 (3 months)
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News Intern
Camas-Washougal Post-Record
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Newspapers industry)
June 2002 — August 2002 (3 months)
Stephanie Christopher’s Education
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Marquette University
MA , Communication , 2004 — 2006
Top student paper at Marquette University College of Communication Master’s/Faculty Symposium 2005
Master’s thesis – The impact of medical providers’ religiosity on their willingness to relinquish relational control in conversations with patients about end-of-life care- Activities and Societies:
- Graduate Council
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Pacific Lutheran University
BA , Communication , 2000 — 2004
Graduated Summa Cum Laude
Minor in Public Affairs- Activities and Societies:
- The Mast, Society of Professional Journalists, American Cultural Exchange
Additional Information
Stephanie Christopher’s Websites:
Stephanie Christopher’s Interests:
Clinical research management, ethics of clinical research, physician-patient communication, nurse-patient communication
Stephanie Christopher’s Groups:
Association of Clinical Research Professionals, American Medical Writers Association, Toastmaster's International
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Healthcare Communication & Marketing Association -
Marquette Alumni Professionals -
The Association of Clinical Research Professionals -
Marquette University Alumni Association (MUAA) -
American Medical Writers Association (AMWA) -
PLU Alumni -
PLU Alumni Group -
Health 2.0 -
Clinical Research Professionals -
The Official Toastmasters International Members Group -
Professional Medical / Scientific Writers -
Health Communication
Stephanie Christopher’s Honors:
Toastmasters Competent Communicator Award, 2008
Top student paper at Marquette University College of Communication Master’s/Faculty Symposium, 2005
2004 - Inducted into the PLU Pinnacle Society an honorary affiliation to celebrate graduates who have exhibited exceptional leadership and service
2004 - Recognized by the PLU Women’s Center as a woman who inspires hope and possibility at PLU
2004 - Who’s Who Among American College and University Students
2003 - Who’s Who Among American College and University Students
2002 - Association for Women in Communication Seattle Professional Chapter Scholarship
2002 - Washington Newspaper Publisher’s Association Bruce & Betty Helberg Intern Scholarship
2001 - Second Place winner in Spot News Reporting, Society of Professional Journalists- region X
2001 – Promising Young Scholar in Communication – Pacific Lutheran University
Stephanie Christopher’s Contact Settings
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