Harmony Choi
PT, DPT, OCS
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Clinical research professional with expertise in REDCap electronic data capture (EDC) systems, clinical data management support, and federally funded human subjects research. Serves as primary REDCap study build lead for a longitudinal traumatic brain injury research program, supporting database design, eCRF development, branching logic implementation, data validation, quality control, and ongoing data integrity oversight. Experienced in database testing, data quality review, data cleaning, discrepancy resolution, structured data review, and preparation of analysis-ready datasets.
Supports end-to-end research operations through coordination of regulatory activities, maintenance of inspection-ready documentation, and adherence to GCP, HIPAA, IRB, and human subjects research requirements. Collaborates with investigators, research staff, regulatory personnel, and multidisciplinary teams to support protocol execution, data quality, and study objectives. Additional experience includes FITBIR data submission, data mapping and structured dataset preparation, biomechanics data processing, and integration of complex research datasets.
Recognized for strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to develop efficient, compliant data workflows in dynamic research environments.
Experience
Research Physical Therapist (Contractor) - Study Coordinator & REDCap Database Lead at Henry M. Jackson Foundation (2025-07 – Present)
- Serves as primary REDCap study build lead and database support for a longitudinal traumatic brain injury research program.
- Designed, implemented, and maintain a REDCap database consisting of 35+ instruments supporting longitudinal collection of clinical, demographic, and patient-reported outcome data.
- Lead database build activities including eCRF design, branching logic implementation, calculated fields, longitudinal study workflows, and user acceptance testing (UAT).
- Conduct database testing, data validation, and quality control to ensure data accuracy and protocol compliance.
- Identify and resolve data discrepancies through ongoing data review and quality assurance processes to support clean, analysis-ready datasets.
- Oversee user roles, permissions, and system access controls to maintain HIPAA-compliant research data governance.
- Develop and maintain study workflows, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and study documentation in collaboration with investigators and research staff.
- Prepare datasets for FITBIR submission, including data mapping, variable alignment, transformation, and structured export processes.
- Support regulatory compliance activities through maintenance of study documentation, Florence eBinders, and inspection-ready records in accordance with GCP, HIPAA, IRB, and human subjects research requirements.
Physical Therapist (Contractor) at Gia Care Contracting Agency (2024-01 – 2025-07)
- Provided outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy care, including evaluation, treatment planning and evidence-based rehabilitation for musculoskeletal conditions.
Physical Therapist at Baptist Health System – HealthLink (2023-05 – 2024-01)
- Outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy services.
Physical Therapist at Memorial Hermann Health System (2020-01 – 2023-03)
- Outpatient orthopedic and sports physical therapy services.
Research Physical Therapist (Contractor/Civil Service) - Biomechanics Research and Data Analysis Support at Henry M. Jackson Foundation / U.S. Army Research (2012-05 – 2014-10)
- Supported biomechanics and rehabilitation research involving Service Members with extremity trauma and limb loss
- Collected and processed motion capture, force plate, and metabolic datasets for gait and functional movement analysis
- Performed detailed frame-by-frame data quality assurance and cleaning of motion analysis datasets to correct tracking and marker errors
- Utilized Visual3D and motion analysis software to process kinematic and kinetic data for research outputs
- Integrated multi-modal datasets (kinematic, kinetic, metabolic) for clinical research interpretation
- Supported protocol-driven data collection using CAREN virtual reality rehabilitation systems and advanced motion analysis tools
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary research teams to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and reproducibility of study output
Education
Transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) in Physical Therapy – Evidence in Motion (2012)
Master of Science in Physical Therapy – Texas Woman's University (2007)
Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology – Texas A&M University (2004)