What is your favorite part of the job?
I love listening to a customer’s story, figuring out what their ‘pain points’ are and coming up with solutions. I love it when I can make a customer’s day by doing more than they expect and I am able to make their jobs easier.

What is your favorite part of the job?
I have always enjoyed working on large/complex problems. I particularly enjoy setting a research goal and then working on overcoming any obstacles that arise as progress towards the goal is made. Working in Dr. Atcherson’s lab was a great way to gain experience doing exactly that!

Any last thoughts on your position as Department Administrator?
There is no place that I would rather be than at UAMS. Here we embrace our diversity and inclusiveness, while also celebrating our individuality. From our life experiences, we all bring unique perspectives that enhance the workplace. We listen and learn from one another.

How do you/your group handle problematic issues?
I work with a fantastic group with expertise in several fields and who are always willing to assist in teaching new lab techniques or trouble shooting project issues that may arise. Whatever needs to be done to accomplish the goal, we will do it.

How does your work assignment interact with others?
We recruit in the community and BIRC’s main goal is to offer awareness of the practical side of neuroscience. Depending on the study, we recruit from domestic violence shelters, substance abuse treatment programs (e.g., UAMS’ CAST program), inpatient recovery centers, and even middle schools.

What is your favorite part of the job?
There’s never a dull moment. I work with everyone including the IBC, IACUC, IRB, DLAM, Compliance, Engineering and Operations, and Infection Control and Prevention to name a few. UAMS also has clinical/research work at BSL1, BSL2, and BSL3 safety levels that require special care.

What is your favorite part of the job?
I love telling the stories of UAMS scientists. It is a great privilege.

Are there any challenges?
We edit grants and manuscripts with subject matter that encompasses a variety of scientific research. I enjoy the challenge of familiarizing myself with the specific area of any given project that I am editing. It keeps my scientific brain engaged and happy.

How many invention disclosures do you work on each year?
My desk handles approximately 35 invention disclosures and their associated legal documents each year. Additionally, legal documents and government reporting for 150 active patent cases and the financial processing for $1.68 million in income and $1.60 million in expenses are managed annually.